How to travel from Jakarta to Padang, Indonesia
The distance between Jakarta and Padang is around 991km (616 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Jakarta to Padang by bus, plane, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Padang → Jakarta if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Jakarta Halim Perdana Kusuma (HLP) to Minangkabau (PDG).
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical costIDR 1,273,125($85)
Batik Air
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Tanjung Balai Karimun and then to Dumai then take the bus to Padang.
- Duration2 days 5h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 1,018,500($68)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Merak then take a ferry to Bakauheni Port then drive to Padang.
- Duration18h 45m
- Departshourly
- Typical costIDR 1,078,415($72)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jakarta and Padang
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Jakarta to Padang by bus, plane, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around IDR 1,018,500 ($68) and will take around 3h 10m.
The distance between Jakarta and Padang is around 991km (616 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 925km (575 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Jakarta and Padang by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Jakarta to Padang is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx IDR 1,018,500 ($68).
The cheapest way to travel between Jakarta and Padang is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around IDR 1,018,500 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Jakarta and Padang. We recommend that you take the bus to Toll Sedyatmo then fly from Soekarno–Hatta (CGK) to Minangkabau (PDG). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Jakarta and Padang. We recommend that you take the bus to Toll Sedyatmo then fly from Soekarno–Hatta (CGK) to Minangkabau (PDG). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Jakarta 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 Jakarta and Padang with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 45m.
Batik Air fly between Jakarta 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 Jakarta 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 Jakarta to Padang. We recommend that you take the bus to Toll Sedyatmo then fly from Soekarno–Hatta (CGK) to Minangkabau (PDG). instead which will take 3h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jakarta to Padang is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around IDR 1,018,500 ($68).
Compare travel optionsbetween Jakarta and Padang
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 3h 25m | IDR 1,273,125($85) | hourly | 998km (620 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 3h 10m | IDR 1,018,500($68) | hourly | 991km (616 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 2 days 5h | IDR 1,018,500($68) | once a week | 1,964km (1,220 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 18h 45m | IDR 1,078,415($72) | hourly | 1,277km (794 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Jakarta and Padang
Airlines
Indonesia AirAsia
Lion Mentari Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Batik Air
Garuda Indonesia
Ferry operators
Pelni
Batam Jet
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Bus companies
JA Connexion (by Perum PPD)
Yanti Group
Airports near Padang
The following major airports near Padang offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Minangkabau International Airport (PDG)
- Distance
- 18km (11 miles) from Padang
Sultan Syarif Kasim II Airport (PKU)
- Distance
- 196km (122 miles) from Padang
Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport (FLZ)
- Distance
- 321km (199 miles) from Padang