How to travel from Bogor to Padang, Indonesia

The distance between Bogor and Padang is around 1,026km (638 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bogor to Padang by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out PadangBogor if you're planning a return trip.

🚀 Fastest
1
plane
+

Fly

Fly from Jakarta Halim Perdana Kusuma (HLP) to Minangkabau (PDG).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,213,215($81)
Operated by

Batik Air

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

💰 Cheapest
2
bus
+
ferry
+
ferry
+
bus
+

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 8h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,048,455($70)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3
car
+
ferry
+
car
+

Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration19h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    IDR 2,156,825($145)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bogor and Padang

There are several options for getting from Bogor to Padang by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around IDR 1,048,455 ($70) and will take around 2 days 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,213,215 ($81).

The distance between Bogor and Padang is around 1,026km (638 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 952km (592 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Bogor and Padang by train and plane.

The quickest way to get from Bogor to Padang is to fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx IDR 1,213,215 ($81).

The cheapest way to travel between Bogor and Padang is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 1,048,455 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bogor and Padang. We recommend that you fly from Jakarta Halim Perdana Kusuma (HLP) to Minangkabau (PDG). instead which will take 3h 35m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bogor and Padang. We recommend that you fly from Jakarta Halim Perdana Kusuma (HLP) to Minangkabau (PDG). instead which will take 3h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bogor and Padang. Flights depart from Jakarta Halim Perdana Kusuma (HLP) and arrive at Minangkabau (PDG). The flight takes around 1h 45m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Bogor and Padang with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 45m.

Batik Air fly between Bogor and Padang. Flights depart from Jakarta Halim Perdana Kusuma (HLP) and and arrive into Minangkabau (PDG). These flights usually take around 1h 45m.

The flight from Bogor to Padang typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from Jakarta Halim Perdana Kusuma (HLP) 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 Bogor to Padang. We recommend that you take the train to Gambir Central then fly from Soekarno–Hatta (CGK) to Minangkabau (PDG). instead which will take 4h 55m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bogor to Padang is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around IDR 1,078,415 ($72).

How do I get from Bogor to Padang

Compare travel optionsbetween Bogor and Padang

Transport options from Bogor to Padang
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 35m
IDR 1,213,215($81)
hourly1,026km (638 miles)
Train and Plane4h 55m
IDR 1,078,415($72)
hourly1,044km (649 miles)
Bus and Ferry
2 days 8h
IDR 1,048,455($70)
once a week2,017km (1,254 miles)
Car and Ferry
19h 15m
IDR 2,156,825($145)
hourly1,305km (811 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Bogor and Padang

Airlines

Ferry operators

Train operators

Bus companies

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