How to travel from Padang to Ambon Island, Indonesia
The distance between Padang and Ambon Island is around 3,362km (2,089 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 20m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Padang to Ambon Island by plane, bus, ferry and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ambon Island → Padang if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Ambon (AMQ).
- Duration6h 20m
- Flight time5h 20m
- Typical costIDR 4,223,785($280)
Citilink Indonesia
+ 4 othersBus and Ferry
Take the bus to Dumai Terminal AKAP then take a ferry to Tanjung Balai Karimun, Port of Tanjung Priok then Namlea and then to Galala.
- Duration6 days 7h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 1,647,575($110)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus, Ferry and Train
Take the bus to Medan and then to Bandar Lampung then take a ferry to Gambir Station then take the train to Surabaya Pasar Turi then take a ferry to Ambon.
- Duration6 days 15h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 2,051,980($135)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Padang and Ambon Island
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Padang to Ambon Island by plane, bus, ferry and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around IDR 1,587,665 ($105) and will take around 6 days 21h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 4,223,785 ($280).
The distance between Padang and Ambon Island is around 3,362km (2,089 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,094km (1,922 miles)
It takes around 6h 20m to get from Padang and Ambon Island by plane.
The quickest way to get from Padang to Ambon Island is to fly which takes around 6h 20m and will set you back approx IDR 4,223,785 ($280).
The cheapest way to travel between Padang and Ambon Island is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 1,587,665 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Padang and Ambon Island. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Ambon (AMQ). instead which will take 6h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Padang and Ambon Island. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Ambon (AMQ). instead which will take 6h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Padang and Ambon Island. Flights depart from Minangkabau (PDG) and arrive at Ambon (AMQ) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 5h 20m.
There is no direct flight from Padang to Ambon Island. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 6h 20m (not including layover time).
The flight from Padang to Ambon Island typically takes around 5h 20m. Flights depart from Minangkabau (PDG) and and arrive into Ambon (AMQ).
The closest major airport to Ambon Island is Pattimura Airport (AMQ) (AMQ) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Ambon Island. Namlea Airport (NAM) (NAM) and Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) (MDC) 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 Padang to Ambon Island. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Ambon (AMQ). instead which will take 6h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padang to Ambon Island is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around IDR 4,223,785 ($280).
Compare travel optionsbetween Padang and Ambon Island
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 6h 20m | IDR 4,223,785($280) | hourly | 3,362km (2,089 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 2 similar | 6 days 7h | IDR 1,647,575($110) | once a week | 4,695km (2,917 miles) |
| Bus to Medan, ferry | 6 days 8h | IDR 2,456,385($165) | once a week | 5,519km (3,430 miles) |
| Bus to Dumai Terminal AKAP, ferry | 6 days 21h | IDR 1,587,665($105) | once a week | 4,669km (2,901 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train | 6 days 15h | IDR 2,051,980($135) | once a week | 5,434km (3,377 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Padang and Ambon Island
Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Batik Air
Garuda Indonesia
Lion Mentari Airlines
Indonesia AirAsia
Train operators
Kereta API
Bus companies
Yanti Group
A.L.S
Putra Pelangi
Ferry operators
Batam Jet
Pelni
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Airports near Ambon Island
The following major airports near Ambon Island offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Pattimura Airport (AMQ)
- Distance
- 7km (4 miles) from Ambon Island
Namlea Airport (NAM)
- Distance
- 118km (73 miles) from Ambon Island
Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC)
- Distance
- 675km (419 miles) from Ambon Island