How to travel from East Nusa Tenggara to Padang, Indonesia

The distance between East Nusa Tenggara and Padang is around 2,431km (1,511 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from East Nusa Tenggara to Padang by plane, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out PadangEast Nusa Tenggara if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) to Minangkabau (PDG).

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time4h 15m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 4,074,005($270)
Operated by

Garuda Indonesia

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Ferry and Bus

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

  • Duration7 days 3h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,707,485($115)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between East Nusa Tenggara and Padang

There are several options for getting from East Nusa Tenggara to Padang by plane, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around IDR 1,707,485 ($115) and will take around 7 days 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 4,074,005 ($270).

The distance between East Nusa Tenggara and Padang is around 2,431km (1,511 miles).

It takes around 4h 55m to get from East Nusa Tenggara and Padang by plane.

The quickest way to get from East Nusa Tenggara to Padang is to fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx IDR 4,074,005 ($270).

The cheapest way to travel between East Nusa Tenggara and Padang is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 1,707,485 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between East Nusa Tenggara and Padang. We recommend that you fly from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) to Minangkabau (PDG). instead which will take 4h 55m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between East Nusa Tenggara and Padang. We recommend that you fly from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) to Minangkabau (PDG). instead which will take 4h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from East Nusa Tenggara and Padang. Flights depart from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) and arrive at Minangkabau (PDG) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 4h 15m.

There is no direct flight from East Nusa Tenggara to Padang. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 4h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from East Nusa Tenggara to Padang typically takes around 4h 15m. Flights depart from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) 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 East Nusa Tenggara to Padang. We recommend that you fly from Labuan Bajo (LBJ) to Minangkabau (PDG). instead which will take 4h 55m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from East Nusa Tenggara to Padang is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around IDR 4,074,005 ($270).

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Transport options from East Nusa Tenggara to Padang
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 55m
IDR 4,074,005($270)
hourly2,431km (1,511 miles)
Fly to Minangkabau (PDG)5h 35m
IDR 2,351,540($155)
hourly2,884km (1,792 miles)
Ferry and Bus
7 days 3h
IDR 1,707,485($115)
once a week4,264km (2,650 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