Palembang to Malang by train
Malang lies 1,038 km (645 mi) south-east of Palembang, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 14 h 56 min at the speeds typical of Indonesia rail, over roughly 1,267 km (787 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Palembang | Malang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 1.8 million | 889,359 |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) | 452 m (1,483 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Stations on record | Bumi Sriwijaya LRT station, Ampera LRT station, Kertapati railway station | Malang railway station, Malang Kotalama railway station, Blimbing railway station |
| Postal codes | 42273 | 54172–63392 |
Where to book trains from Palembang to Malang
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Staying in Malang
Our booking partner lists 407 places to stay in Malang. Of the 354 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (197), and 4 are five-star. Across 42 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 16,886 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Malang from Palembang?
1,038 km (645 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Palembang; by road roughly 1,267 km (787 mi).
How long does it take to get from Palembang to Malang by train?
About 14 h 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Palembang and Malang?
No, both are on Asia/Jakarta at the moment.
Where can I stay in Malang?
Our booking partner lists 407 places to stay in Malang, 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.