Driving from Palu to Baubau
Baubau lies 590 km (367 mi) south-east of Palu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 9 h without stops, over roughly 720 km (447 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Palu | Baubau | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 389,959 | 161,280 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) |
Where to book car hire from Palu to Baubau
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Staying in Baubau
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Common questions
How far is Baubau from Palu?
590 km (367 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Palu; by road roughly 720 km (447 mi).
How long does it take to get from Palu to Baubau by car?
About 9 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Palu and Baubau?
No, both are on Asia/Makassar at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.