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Museum Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II
Main city museum displaying South Sumatran history, traditional culture, and archaeology inside a heritage building beside the Musi River.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Citeureup to Palembang is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Citeureup to Palembang will cost around $50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $39.
On Tue, Nov 03, we found 2 buses from Citeureup to Palembang, including 2 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 03 the direct buses cover the 462 km distance in an average of 13 h 9 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 18 m .
On Tue, Nov 03 the slowest buses will take 14 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.

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Buses from Citeureup to Palembang run on average 1 times per day, taking around 14h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $53 but you can travel from only $48 by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 17:00, the last at 17:00. The fastest bus covers the 287 miles (462 km) distance in 14h 0m.
Distance 287 miles (462 km) |
Average bus duration 14h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $53 |
Buses per day 1 |
Fastest bus 14h 0m |
First bus 5:00 PM |
Last bus 5:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Citeureup to Palembang.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 14h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Antar Trans | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 01:18AM | Duration 12h18 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
The table below shows live departures for Citeureup to Palembang buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:00 AM Citeureup | 14h00 | 2:00 PM Palembang | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Main city museum displaying South Sumatran history, traditional culture, and archaeology inside a heritage building beside the Musi River.
Museum focused on the Sriwijaya era, with replicas, inscriptions, and exhibits that help explain the region's early maritime history.
Site museum within the Sriwijaya Kingdom Archaeological Park, presenting finds and context from one of Palembang's key historic areas.
Popular riverfront promenade with open views of Ampera Bridge, boat activity, and easy access to several central landmarks.
Archaeological park with ponds, trails, and historic interpretation, offering a calm outdoor setting connected to Sriwijaya history.
Large urban park with lawns, monuments, and event space, popular for evening walks and relaxed city-center sightseeing.
Palembang’s signature fish cake made from mackerel and tapioca, served with sweet sour cuko sauce. It is the city’s most iconic traditional food.
A light, savory fish soup with pineapple, tomato, and spices. This old Palembang dish is prized for its fresh sweet sour balance.
Rice noodles in a rich coconut shrimp broth, usually topped with boiled egg, fried shallots, and ebi. A classic festive Palembang breakfast.
Established local spot specializing in pempek, tekwan, and other Palembang fish dishes with simple, busy family dining atmosphere.
Popular riverfront restaurant serving Indonesian and Palembang specialties with open views of the Musi and Ampera Bridge.
Well-known traditional pempek restaurant by the Musi River area, popular for classic pempek and cuko in a casual local setting.
Budget-friendly versus many Indonesian tourist hubs. Hotels, local meals, and ride-hailing are usually cheaper than in Bali or Jakarta.
Tipping is not mandatory. Round up small cafe or taxi bills, and leave 5-10% in restaurants if service is good and no service charge is added.
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Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II Airport Station -> Ampera, Palembang
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