How to travel from Padang to Bandar Lampung, Indonesia

The distance between Padang and Bandar Lampung is around 1,063km (661 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Padang to Bandar Lampung by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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plane
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Fly

Fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Bandar Lampung (TKG).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,467,840($100)
Operated by

Batik Air

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4 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Bukittinggi, Terminal AKAP BRPS then Palembang and then to Lampung.

  • Duration1 day 12h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,048,455($70)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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3 x bus
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train
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Bukittinggi then Terminal AKAP BRPS and then to Palembang then take the train to Tanjung Karang.

  • Duration1 day 11h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,063,435($71)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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car
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Drive

Drive to Bandar Lampung.

  • Duration14h 25m
  • Distance1,063km (661 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Padang and Bandar Lampung

There are several options for getting from Padang to Bandar Lampung by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around IDR 1,048,455 ($70) and will take around 1 day 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,467,840 ($100).

The distance between Padang and Bandar Lampung is around 1,063km (661 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 741km (460 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Padang and Bandar Lampung by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Padang to Bandar Lampung is to fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx IDR 1,467,840 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Padang and Bandar Lampung, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 1,048,455 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Padang and Bandar Lampung. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Bandar Lampung (TKG). instead which will take 3h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Padang and Bandar Lampung. It typically takes around 1 day 12h and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Padang to Bandar Lampung. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bukittinggi, Aur Kuning bus terminal, Terminal AKAP BRPS, Palembang and Palembang. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 12h.

Annanta Travel, Lorena and Maharani Tranz run regular bus services between Padang and Bandar Lampung. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 12h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Padang and Bandar Lampung. Flights depart from Minangkabau (PDG) and arrive at Bandar Lampung (TKG) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 2h 40m.

There is no direct flight from Padang to Bandar Lampung. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 3h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Padang to Bandar Lampung typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from Minangkabau (PDG) and and arrive into Bandar Lampung (TKG).

The closest major airport to Bandar Lampung is Radin Inten II Airport (TKG) (TKG) which is approximately 25km (15 miles) from Bandar Lampung. Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) (CGK) and Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM) (PLM) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Padang and Bandar Lampung. The distance is around 1,063km (661 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padang to Bandar Lampung is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around IDR 1,467,840 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Padang and Bandar Lampung

Transport options from Padang to Bandar Lampung
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 45m
IDR 1,467,840($100)
hourly1,169km (727 miles)
Bus
1 day 12h
IDR 1,048,455($70)
twice daily1,361km (846 miles)
Bus and Train
1 day 11h
IDR 1,063,435($71)
twice daily1,449km (900 miles)
Drive
14h 25m
IDR 898,675($60)
on demand1,063km (661 miles)

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Airports near Bandar Lampung

The following major airports near Bandar Lampung offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.

TKG
Radin Inten II Airport (TKG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
25km (15 miles) from Bandar Lampung
CGK
Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK)
International Airport
Distance
172km (107 miles) from Bandar Lampung
PLM
Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM)
International Airport
Distance
290km (180 miles) from Bandar Lampung