The distance between Kendari and Padang is around 2,731km (1,697 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 30m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Kendari 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 Padang → Kendari if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Kendari (KDI) to Minangkabau (PDG).
Batik Air
+ 3 othersTake a ferry to Bau-Bau, Tanjung Priok then Tanjung Balai Karimun and then to Dumai then take the bus to Padang.
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There are several options for getting from Kendari to Padang by plane, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around IDR 1,662,555 ($110) and will take around 6 days 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 4,074,005 ($270).
The distance between Kendari and Padang is around 2,731km (1,697 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,484km (1,544 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Kendari and Padang by plane.
The quickest way to get from Kendari to Padang is to fly which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx IDR 4,074,005 ($270).
The cheapest way to travel between Kendari and Padang is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 1,662,555 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Kendari and Padang. We recommend that you fly from Kendari (KDI) to Minangkabau (PDG). instead which will take 5h 30m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kendari and Padang. We recommend that you fly from Kendari (KDI) to Minangkabau (PDG). instead which will take 5h 30m.
Yes you can fly from Kendari and Padang. Flights depart from Kendari (KDI) and arrive at Minangkabau (PDG) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 4h 25m.
There is no direct flight from Kendari to Padang. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 5h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Kendari to Padang typically takes around 4h 25m. Flights depart from Kendari (KDI) 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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Kendari to Padang. We recommend that you fly from Kendari (KDI) to Minangkabau (PDG). instead which will take 5h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kendari to Padang is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around IDR 4,074,005 ($270).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 5h 30m | IDR 4,074,005($270) | hourly | 2,731km (1,697 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 6 days 2h | IDR 1,662,555($110) | once a week | 4,076km (2,533 miles) |
Batik Air
Garuda Indonesia
Lion Mentari Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Pelni
Pelayaran Nasional Indonesia
Batam Jet
Yanti Group
The following major airports near Padang offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.