Payakumbuh to Palembang by train
Palembang lies 547 km (340 mi) south-east of Payakumbuh, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 7 h 52 min at the speeds typical of Indonesia rail, over roughly 667 km (415 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Payakumbuh | Palembang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 139,576 | 1.8 million |
| Elevation | 517 m (1,696 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Stations on record | Payakumbuh railway station | Bumi Sriwijaya LRT station, Ampera LRT station, Kertapati railway station |
Where to book trains from Payakumbuh 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 Payakumbuh?
547 km (340 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Payakumbuh; by road roughly 667 km (415 mi).
How long does it take to get from Payakumbuh to Palembang by train?
About 7 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Payakumbuh 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.