Day trip from Palembang to Metro
Metro lies 252 km (157 mi) south of Palembang, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 252 km (157 mi) apart, Metro is a realistic day trip from Palembang: about 4 h 6 min each way by road.
| Palembang | Metro | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 1.8 million | 182,293 |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) | 62 m (203 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Postal codes | 42273 | 29273–34111 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Metro
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Staying in Metro
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Common questions
How far is Metro from Palembang?
252 km (157 mi) in a straight line, south of Palembang; by road roughly 307 km (191 mi).
How long does it take to get from Palembang to Metro by road?
About 4 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Palembang and Metro?
No, both are on Asia/Jakarta at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- 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.