Palembang para Jakarta Bus

Palembang is the capital of the South Sumatra province of Indonesia. It is the oldest existing city, dating back to the 7th century. It was a Buddhist Srivijaya Empire from the 7th to the 12th century, then a Hindu Empire for the next 2 centuries, before it was pushed under Islamic rule in the 17th century. This city which once had 120 canals, sits along the Musi River which brought in the name “Venice of the East.” However, most of the canals have now disappeared, and now Musi has many streams and tributaries. Palembang jointly hosted the highly successful 2018 Asian Games with Jakarta. Lots of benefits accrued to the two cities due to the big spend on infrastructure for the Games and the global recognition that goes with hosting such a big event.

Jakarta is the biggest city and the capital of Indonesia and is situated in northern Java which is the most populous island in the world. It has a massive population of 10 million and is the financial and economic hub of the country. This is a huge alpha city with a cultural mix of different ethnicities. It has a very ancient history, having been established in the 4th century. The city is sinking due to rising water levels and is the fastest sinking capital city in the world. This makes Jakarta susceptible to frequent flooding during the monsoon months.

Distance and buses from Palembang to Jakarta

The distance between Palembang and Jakarta is 423 km. The distance from Palembang to Jakarta is covered in 18 hours on average by bus.

There are around 18 to 21 buses operating between the two cities on a day, providing tourism bus rental, considering all the boarding locations in the two cities. The time taken varies typically between 17 and 20 hours depending on the time of departure, the route that’s taken, and the type of bus. 

Palembang to Jakarta Bus Details

Tourists can conveniently travel between the two cities by bus as plenty of buses ply on the route daily, operated by various bus service providers. 

Major Bus Operators

Four operators provide bus services on this route on any normal day, operating around 20 buses every day. The operators are listed below for your information:

• Pahala Kencana
• Kramat Djati Jakarta 
• Lorena
• Giri Indah 

Out of the four operators, the largest major operator is Pahala Kencana which operates most of the trips. 

Pahala Kencana is one of the largest operators in Indonesia running buses on over 90 routes throughout the country. It operates VIP AC, Executive, and Executive double-deck buses on this route. It is by far the largest operator on this route, running 15 of the 20 buses every day. The others together operate the rest of the trips.  

The last tour bus leaves Palembang at 2:00 pm. It is a VIP AC bus operated by Giri Indah which departs from the Ilir Barat Li terminal in Palembang. It reaches Jakarta at 8:00 AM the next day at Kampung Rambutan terminal. The bus from this operator might not be available on all days of the week, in which case, the last bus will be at 12:55 PM. This is an Executive type bus from Pahala Kencana which reaches Jakarta Jatiasih terminal the next day at 6:15 AM. 

Things to do in Jakarta

There are numerous places of tourist attractions in this huge metropolitan city of Jakarta that you can spend days to explore them. Some of the attractions are given below:

• The National Monument, Monas: This is an iconic landmark which is a museum depicting national history. This magnificent structure standing at 377 feet is more famous as a viewing deck.
• Indonesia Art Gallery: This is a must-visit gallery for art lovers with its big collection of thousands of pieces of paintings, sculptures, and artworks.
• Istiqlal Mosque: This architectural beauty is the biggest mosque in Southeast Asia. 
• Taman Mini Indonesia Indah: This is the place to learn about the culture of the country, it is a mini Indonesia. You can travel by cable car to get a lovely view. 
• The Jakarta Cathedral: This is a neo-gothic architectural beauty standing opposite the Istiqlal Mosque.
• Ancol Dreamland: A must-see is the huge entertainment city, Dunia fantasy in the north which has theme parks, aquariums, eco-park, under-water adventure, exotic animals, beaches, and around 40 exhilarating rides. It also offers excellent hotels, restaurants, and everything else packed in for you to have a blast. Interestingly, this city in a 550-hectare area which was once a huge swamp and marshy area, which was converted to the largest integrated tourism spot in SE Asia.

Apart from these, there are a number of beautiful beaches, monuments, museums, parks and other places worth visiting in Jakarta.

For a bus journey from Palembang to Jakarta, you can partner with redBus Indonesia which provides the unique redBus seat guarantee and discounts on bus ticket booking. You can book online bus tickets in advance to get confirmed seats at a time of your choosing. You could simply search for “Tiket Palembang Jakarta,” “tiket bus Palembang Jakarta,” “harga tiket Palembang Jakarta,” “Palembang ke Surabaya” or “Travel Palembang Jakarta” redBus offers the best bus operators at your disposal.

Disclaimer: Bus timings, routes, and fares are subject to change. Please check the redBus app or website for any last-minute changes.