The cheapest and fastest buses from Surabaya to Palembang
Cheapest price
$47
Average price
$47
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 bus ticket from Surabaya to Palembang is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Surabaya to Palembang will cost around $47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $47.
Of the 1 buses that leave Surabaya for Palembang on Thu, Nov 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the 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 .
On Thu, Nov 06 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 bus 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 bus with prices starting from €38. 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 bus costs an average of €38, and a flight costs an average of €62.
Distance: 626 miles (1009 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
€38 Average price Cheapest | €72 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 |
Surabaya to Palembang Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 34h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 30h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 30h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $47 |
Live departures
Surabaya to Palembang bus times
The table below shows live departures for Surabaya to Palembang buses for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HARAPAN JAYA | 4:15 AM Surabaya, Terminal Purabaya/Bungurasih | 30h00 | 10:15 AM Palembang, Sukarami | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 4:15 AM Surabaya, Terminal Purabaya/Bungurasih | 30h00 | 10:15 AM Palembang, Sukajadi, Talang Kelapa | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 4:30 AM Waru, Medaeng | 30h00 | 10:30 AM Palembang, Sukajadi, Talang Kelapa | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 4:30 AM Waru, Medaeng | 30h00 | 10:30 AM Palembang, Sukarami | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Surabaya to Palembang
Distance 626 miles (1009 km) |
Average bus duration 30h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $46 (€38) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 30h 0m |
First bus 11:00 |
Last bus 12:30 |
FAQs: Bus from Surabaya to Palembang

When departing from Surabaya, you have various bus station options to start your journey from including Surabaya, Waru and Surabaya, Genteng. When arriving in Palembang, you can end your route in bus stations like Palembang, Sukajadi, Talang Kelapa and Palembang, Sukarami.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Surabaya, Waru, which is located around 8.1 miles (13 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Palembang, Sukajadi, Talang Kelapa, located 8.7 miles (14.1 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Surabaya to Palembang
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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