How to travel from Bandung to Padang, Indonesia

The distance between Bandung and Padang is around 1,161km (721 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 5m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Bandung to Padang by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Husein Sastranegara (BDO) to Minangkabau (PDG).

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time3h 20m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,587,665($105)
Operated by

Indonesia AirAsia

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport then take a ferry to Tanjung Balai Karimun and then to Dumai then take the bus to Padang.

  • Duration2 days 9h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,243,170($83)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Merak then take a ferry to Bakauheni Port then drive to Padang.

  • Duration20h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,198,235($80)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bandung and Padang

There are several options for getting from Bandung to Padang by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around IDR 1,138,325 ($76) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,587,665 ($105).

The distance between Bandung and Padang is around 1,161km (721 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,045km (649 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Bandung and Padang by bus and plane.

The quickest way to get from Bandung to Padang is to fly which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx IDR 1,587,665 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Bandung and Padang is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around IDR 1,138,325 ($76) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bandung and Padang. We recommend that you fly from Husein Sastranegara (BDO) to Minangkabau (PDG). instead which will take 4h 5m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bandung and Padang. We recommend that you fly from Husein Sastranegara (BDO) to Minangkabau (PDG). instead which will take 4h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bandung and Padang. Flights depart from Husein Sastranegara (BDO) and arrive at Minangkabau (PDG) - via Kuala Lumpur (KUL). The flight takes around 3h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Bandung to Padang. There is however a flight that goes via Kuala Lumpur (KUL). This services will take at least 4h 5m (not including layover time).

The flight from Bandung to Padang typically takes around 3h 20m. Flights depart from Husein Sastranegara (BDO) and and arrive into Minangkabau (PDG).

The closest major airport to Padang is Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) (PDG) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Padang. Sultan Syarif Kasim II Airport (PKU) (PKU) and Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport (FLZ) (FLZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Bandung to Padang. We recommend that you take the bus to Central Park then fly from Soekarno–Hatta (CGK) to Minangkabau (PDG). instead which will take 5h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bandung to Padang is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around IDR 1,138,325 ($76).

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Transport options from Bandung to Padang
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
4h 5m
IDR 1,587,665($105)
hourly1,710km (1,063 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 50m
IDR 1,138,325($76)
hourly1,164km (723 miles)
Train and Plane5h 60m
IDR 1,437,885($95)
4 times a day1,161km (721 miles)
Plane and Bus10h 30m
IDR 2,186,780($145)
every 20 mins1,391km (864 miles)
Bus and Ferry
2 days 9h
IDR 1,243,170($83)
once a week2,112km (1,312 miles)
Car and Ferry
20h 25m
IDR 1,198,235($80)
hourly1,419km (882 miles)

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Airports near Padang

The following major airports near Padang offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.

PDG
Minangkabau International Airport (PDG)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Padang
PKU
Sultan Syarif Kasim II Airport (PKU)
International Airport
Distance
196km (122 miles) from Padang
FLZ
Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport (FLZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
321km (199 miles) from Padang