How to travel from Padang to Bandung, Indonesia

The distance between Padang and Bandung is around 1,155km (718 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 10m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Padang to Bandung by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Husein Sastranegara (BDO).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time3h 20m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 3,085,460($205)
Operated by

AirAsia

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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 Bandung.

  • Duration2 days 20h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,407,930($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Bakauheni Port then take a ferry to Merak then drive to Bandung.

  • Duration20h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,198,235($80)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Padang and Bandung

There are several options for getting from Padang to Bandung by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around IDR 943,610 ($63) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,085,460 ($205).

The distance between Padang and Bandung is around 1,155km (718 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,045km (649 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Padang and Bandung by plane and train.

The quickest way to get from Padang to Bandung is to fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx IDR 3,085,460 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Padang and Bandung is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around IDR 943,610 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Padang and Bandung. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Husein Sastranegara (BDO). instead which will take 4h 10m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Padang and Bandung. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Husein Sastranegara (BDO). instead which will take 4h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Padang and Bandung. Flights depart from Minangkabau (PDG) and arrive at Husein Sastranegara (BDO) - via Kuala Lumpur (KUL). The flight takes around 3h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Padang to Bandung. There is however a flight that goes via Kuala Lumpur (KUL). This services will take at least 4h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Padang to Bandung typically takes around 3h 20m. Flights depart from Minangkabau (PDG) and and arrive into Husein Sastranegara (BDO).

The closest major airport to Bandung is Husein Sastranegara International Airport (BDO) (BDO) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Bandung. Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP) (HLP) and Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) (CGK) 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 Bandung. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Soekarno–Hatta (CGK) then take the train to Bandung. instead which will take 6h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padang to Bandung is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around IDR 943,610 ($63).

How do I get from Padang to Bandung

Compare travel optionsbetween Padang and Bandung

Transport options from Padang to Bandung
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
4h 10m
IDR 3,085,460($205)
hourly1,715km (1,065 miles)
Fly to Jakarta Halim Perdana Kusuma (HLP), Train6hrs
IDR 1,437,885($95)
every 20 mins1,164km (723 miles)
Plane and Train6h 20m
IDR 943,610($63)
every 20 mins1,155km (718 miles)
Bus, Ferry and Train
2 days 20h
IDR 1,407,930($95)
once daily2,869km (1,783 miles)
Car and Ferry
20h 25m
IDR 1,198,235($80)
hourly1,420km (882 miles)

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Airports near Bandung

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

BDO
Husein Sastranegara International Airport (BDO)
International Airport
Distance
4km (3 miles) from Bandung
HLP
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
108km (67 miles) from Bandung
CGK
Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK)
International Airport
Distance
138km (86 miles) from Bandung