How to travel from Cirebon to Padang, Indonesia

The distance between Cirebon and Padang is around 1,208km (751 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 50m.

6 routes found

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

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Train to Jakarta Gambir, Fly

Take the train to Jakarta Gambir then fly from Jakarta Halim Perdana Kusuma (HLP) to Minangkabau (PDG).

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,362,995($90)
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3 similiar routes

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Train, Ferry and Bus

Take the train to Jatinegara 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 1,123,345($75)
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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration21hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    IDR 2,456,385($165)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cirebon and Padang

There are several options for getting from Cirebon to Padang by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around IDR 1,123,345 ($75) and will take around 2 days 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,362,995 ($90).

The distance between Cirebon and Padang is around 1,208km (751 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,114km (692 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Cirebon and Padang by train and plane.

The quickest way to get from Cirebon to Padang is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx IDR 1,362,995 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Cirebon and Padang is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 1,123,345 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Cirebon and Padang. We recommend that you take the train to Jakarta Gambir then fly from Jakarta Halim Perdana Kusuma (HLP) to Minangkabau (PDG). instead which will take 5h 50m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cirebon and Padang. We recommend that you take the train to Jakarta Gambir then fly from Jakarta Halim Perdana Kusuma (HLP) to Minangkabau (PDG). instead which will take 5h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cirebon to Padang. We recommend that you take the train to Jakarta Gambir then fly from Soekarno–Hatta (CGK) to Minangkabau (PDG). instead which will take 6hrs.

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 Cirebon to Padang. We recommend that you take the train to Jakarta Gambir then fly from Soekarno–Hatta (CGK) to Minangkabau (PDG). instead which will take 6hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cirebon to Padang is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around IDR 1,243,170 ($83).

How do I get from Cirebon to Padang

Compare travel optionsbetween Cirebon and Padang

Transport options from Cirebon to Padang
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Jakarta Gambir, Fly + 3 similar
5h 50m
IDR 1,362,995($90)
hourly1,208km (751 miles)
Train and Plane6hrs
IDR 1,243,170($83)
hourly1,209km (751 miles)
Train to Semarang Tawang, Fly6h 5m
IDR 2,201,760($145)
every 3 hours1,603km (996 miles)
Train to Bandung, Fly7h 60m
IDR 2,501,320($165)
once daily1,932km (1,201 miles)
Train, Ferry and Bus
2 days 8h
IDR 1,123,345($75)
once a week2,172km (1,350 miles)
Car and Ferry
21hrs
IDR 2,456,385($165)
hourly1,486km (924 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