The cheapest and fastest coaches from Surabaya to Palembang
Cheapest price
$48
Average price
$48
Fastest journey
1 d 6 h
Average duration
1 d 6 h
Buses per day
1
Distance
1009 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Surabaya to Palembang is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Surabaya to Palembang will cost around $48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $48.
Of the 1 buses that leave Surabaya for Palembang every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 1009 km distance in an average of 1 d 6 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 6 h .
The slowest buses will take 1 d 6 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare coach and flight for Surabaya to Palembang
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Surabaya to Palembang among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $47, and a flight costs an average of $77.
Distance: 1009 km
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| Coach | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
$48 Average Price Cheapest | $91 Average Price |
30h 30m Average total duration 30h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Surabaya to Palembang bus times
The table below shows live departures for Surabaya to Palembang coaches for today, Saturday, 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HARAPAN JAYA | 4:15 am Surabaya, Terminal Purabaya/Bungurasih | 30h00 | 10:15 am Palembang, Sukarami | 0 changesdirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 4:15 am Surabaya, Terminal Purabaya/Bungurasih | 30h00 | 10:15 am Palembang, Sukajadi, Talang Kelapa | 0 changesdirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 4:30 am Waru, Medaeng | 30h00 | 10:30 am Palembang, Sukajadi, Talang Kelapa | 0 changesdirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 4:30 am Waru, Medaeng | 30h00 | 10:30 am Palembang, Sukarami | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Surabaya to Palembang
Buses from Surabaya to Palembang run on average 5 times per day, taking around 30h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $47 if you book in advance.
There are 5 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 11:00, the last at 12:30. The fastest coach covers the 1009 km distance in 30h 0m.
Distance 1009 km |
Average bus duration 30h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $47 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 30h 0m |
First bus 11:00 |
Last bus 12:30 |
FAQs: Surabaya to Palembang coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Surabaya to Palembang by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Palembang, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Surabaya, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Surabaya, Waru and Surabaya, Genteng. When arriving in Palembang, you can end your route in coach stations like Palembang, Sukajadi, Talang Kelapa and Palembang, Sukarami.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Surabaya, Waru, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Palembang, Sukajadi, Talang Kelapa, located away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Surabaya and Palembang
- 04:00-24:00
- Free Wi-Fi available in terminal
- Large parking area available for cars and motorcycles
- Food court and various food stalls available
- Available at designated taxi stand
- Wheelchair ramps, assistance available
- Public toilets available with fee
- Bus: City buses, intercity buses
- Angkot (shared taxi)
- 05:00-21:00
- Free Wi-Fi available
- Available in front of terminal
- Local food stalls and small restaurants around terminal
- Available at designated taxi stand
- Basic ramps available
- Public toilets available
- Bus: Damri, Suroboyo Bus
- Angkot: Various routes
- 05:00-21:00
- Street parking available
- Local food stalls and small restaurants nearby
- Available at designated taxi stand
- Basic ramps available
- Public toilets available
- Bus: P1, P2, P3, P4
- Angkot: G, WB, JK
- 05:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available
- Available in front of terminal
- Local food stalls and small restaurants inside terminal
- Available at designated taxi stand
- Basic ramps available
- Public toilets available
- Bus: Trans Musi Corridor 1, City Bus
- 05:00-21:00
- Street parking available
- Local food stalls and small restaurants nearby
- Available at designated taxi stand
- Basic ramps
- Basic facilities available
- Bus: TransMusi routes 1, 3, 8
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