4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Palopo to Makassar
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$13
Fastest journey
10 h 47 m
Average duration
10 h 47 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
254 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Palopo to Makassar is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Palopo to Makassar will cost around $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 1 buses that leave Palopo for Makassar on Sun, Jun 28, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 28 the direct buses cover the 254 km distance in an average of 10 h 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 47 m .
On Sun, Jun 28 the slowest buses will take 10 h 47 m 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.
1:00 PM10h47Palopo11:47 PMMakassar$131One-way0 transfers
- 1:00 PM10h47Palopo11:47 PMMakassar$131One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Palopo to Makassar
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Palopo to Makassar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a flight costs an average of $66.
Distance: 157 miles (254 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$14 Average price Cheapest | $82 Average price | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 17m Average total duration 10h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Palopo to Makassar:
A bus is $68 (€56) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Palopo to Makassar costing on average $82 (€67).
Other travel options to Makassar take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 47m.
Tickets start at around $14 (€11) compared to roughly $44 (€36) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $31 (€25). The journey takes 10h 47m versus 8h 14m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by PO Bintang Marwah.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Palopo to Makassar Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator PO Bintang Marwah | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 11:47PM | Duration 10h47 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Live departures
Palopo to Makassar bus times
The table below shows live departures for Palopo to Makassar buses for today, Saturday, June 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:00 PM Palopo | 10h47 | 11:47 PM Makassar | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Palopo to Makassar
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Buses from Palopo to Makassar run on average 1 times per day, taking around 10h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 19:00, the last at 21:00. The fastest bus covers the 157 miles (254 km) distance in 10h 47m.
Distance 157 miles (254 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 10h 47m |
First bus 7:00 PM |
Last bus 9:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Bus providers: PO Bintang Marwah from Palopo to MakassarYou can travel by bus between Palopo to Makassar with PO Bintang Marwah for as low as $13 (€11). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Palopo to Makassar
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