Bukittinggi to Palembang by train
Palembang lies 566 km (352 mi) south-east of Bukittinggi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 8 h 8 min at the speeds typical of Indonesia rail, over roughly 691 km (429 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Bukittinggi | Palembang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 121,028 | 1.8 million |
| Elevation | 927 m (3,041 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Stations on record | Bukittinggi railway station | Bumi Sriwijaya LRT station, Ampera LRT station, Kertapati railway station |
| Postal codes | 22283–83351 | 42273 |
Where to book trains from Bukittinggi to Palembang
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Staying in Palembang
Our booking partner lists 265 places to stay in Palembang. Of the 248 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (155), and 4 are five-star. Across 11 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 1,553 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Palembang from Bukittinggi?
566 km (352 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Bukittinggi; by road roughly 691 km (429 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bukittinggi to Palembang by train?
About 8 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bukittinggi and Palembang?
No, both are on Asia/Jakarta at the moment.
Where can I stay in Palembang?
Our booking partner lists 265 places to stay in Palembang, bookable on this site.
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.