The distance between Manado and Padang is around 3,162km (1,965 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 55m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Manado 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 → Manado if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Manado (MDC) to Minangkabau (PDG).
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+ 2 othersTake a ferry to Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port, 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 Manado to Padang by plane, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around IDR 2,171,805 ($145) and will take around 6 days 16h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 2,546,250 ($170).
The distance between Manado and Padang is around 3,162km (1,965 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,735km (1,699 miles)
It takes around 5h 55m to get from Manado and Padang by plane.
The quickest way to get from Manado to Padang is to fly which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx IDR 2,546,250 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Manado and Padang is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 2,171,805 ($145) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Manado and Padang. We recommend that you fly from Manado (MDC) to Minangkabau (PDG). instead which will take 5h 55m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Manado and Padang. We recommend that you fly from Manado (MDC) to Minangkabau (PDG). instead which will take 5h 55m.
Yes you can fly from Manado and Padang. Flights depart from Manado (MDC) and arrive at Minangkabau (PDG) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 5hrs.
There is no direct flight from Manado to Padang. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 5h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from Manado to Padang typically takes around 5hrs. Flights depart from Manado (MDC) 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 Manado to Padang. We recommend that you fly from Manado (MDC) to Minangkabau (PDG). instead which will take 5h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Manado to Padang is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around IDR 2,546,250 ($170).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 5h 55m | IDR 2,546,250($170) | hourly | 3,162km (1,965 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 6 days 16h | IDR 2,171,805($145) | once a week | 4,946km (3,074 miles) |
Batik Air
Citilink Indonesia
Lion Mentari Airlines
Pelni
Batam Jet
Yanti Group
The following major airports near Padang offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.