How to travel from Bima to Padang, Indonesia

The distance between Bima and Padang is around 2,328km (1,446 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bima to Padang by plane, ferry, taxi and bus. 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 Bima (BMU) to Minangkabau (PDG).

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time4h 40m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 3,534,795($235)
Operated by

Wings Air

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Makassar, Tanjung Priok then Tanjung Balai Karimun and then to Dumai then take the bus to Padang.

  • Duration5 days 5h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,527,750($100)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bima and Padang

There are several options for getting from Bima to Padang by plane, ferry, taxi and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around IDR 1,527,750 ($100) and will take around 5 days 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,534,795 ($235).

The distance between Bima and Padang is around 2,328km (1,446 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,198km (1,366 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Bima and Padang by plane.

The quickest way to get from Bima to Padang is to fly which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx IDR 3,534,795 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Bima and Padang is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 1,527,750 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bima and Padang. We recommend that you fly from Bima (BMU) to Minangkabau (PDG). instead which will take 5h 35m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bima and Padang. We recommend that you fly from Bima (BMU) to Minangkabau (PDG). instead which will take 5h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bima and Padang. Flights depart from Bima (BMU) and arrive at Minangkabau (PDG) - via Lombok (LOP). The flight takes around 4h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Bima to Padang. There is however a flight that goes via Lombok (LOP) and Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 5h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Bima to Padang typically takes around 4h 40m. Flights depart from Bima (BMU) 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 Bima to Padang. We recommend that you fly from Bima (BMU) to Minangkabau (PDG). instead which will take 5h 35m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bima to Padang is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around IDR 3,534,795 ($235).

How do I get from Bima to Padang

Compare travel optionsbetween Bima and Padang

Transport options from Bima to Padang
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
5h 35m
IDR 3,534,795($235)
hourly2,328km (1,446 miles)
Taxi and Plane8h 55m
IDR 4,448,455($295)
hourly2,426km (1,508 miles)
Ferry and Plane14h 35m
IDR 4,508,365($300)
twice a week2,584km (1,606 miles)
Ferry and Bus
5 days 5h
IDR 1,527,750($100)
once a week3,826km (2,377 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Bima and Padang

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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