How to travel from Padang to Bima, Indonesia
The distance between Padang and Bima is around 2,332km (1,449 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 45m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Padang to Bima by plane, ferry, taxi and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bima → Padang if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Bima (BMU).
- Duration5h 45m
- Flight time4h 45m
- Typical costIDR 3,999,115($265)
Batik Air
+ 3 others3 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Dumai Terminal AKAP then take a ferry to Tanjung Balai Karimun, Port of Tanjung Priok then Makassar and then to Pelabuhan Bima.
- Duration5 days 5h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 1,512,775($100)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Padang and Bima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Padang to Bima by plane, ferry, taxi and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around IDR 1,512,775 ($100) and will take around 5 days 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,999,115 ($265).
The distance between Padang and Bima is around 2,332km (1,449 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,198km (1,366 miles)
It takes around 5h 45m to get from Padang and Bima by plane.
The quickest way to get from Padang to Bima is to fly which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx IDR 3,999,115 ($265).
The cheapest way to travel between Padang and Bima is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 1,512,775 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Padang and Bima. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Bima (BMU). instead which will take 5h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Padang and Bima. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Bima (BMU). instead which will take 5h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Padang and Bima. Flights depart from Minangkabau (PDG) and arrive at Bima (BMU) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 4h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Padang to Bima. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK) and Lombok (LOP). This services will take at least 5h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Padang to Bima typically takes around 4h 45m. Flights depart from Minangkabau (PDG) and and arrive into Bima (BMU).
The closest major airport to Bima is Sultan Muhammad Salahuddin Airport (BMU) (BMU) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Bima. Tambolaka Airport (TMC) (TMC) and Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP) (LOP) 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 Bima. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Bima (BMU). instead which will take 5h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padang to Bima is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around IDR 3,999,115 ($265).
Compare travel optionsbetween Padang and Bima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 5h 45m | IDR 3,999,115($265) | hourly | 2,332km (1,449 miles) |
| Plane and Taxi | 9hrs | IDR 4,298,675($285) | hourly | 2,430km (1,510 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 12h 10m | IDR 4,133,915($275) | every 20 mins | 2,631km (1,635 miles) |
| Plane and Ferry | 14h 50m | IDR 4,358,585($290) | twice a week | 2,587km (1,607 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 5 days 5h | IDR 1,512,775($100) | once a week | 3,862km (2,399 miles) |
| Bus to Medan, ferry | 5 days 6h | IDR 2,321,585($155) | twice a week | 4,686km (2,912 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Padang and Bima
Airlines
Batik Air
Wings Air
Lion Mentari Airlines
Super Air Jet
Garuda Indonesia
Bus companies
Annanta Travel
Yanti Group
A.L.S
Putra Pelangi
Ferry operators
Pelni
Batam Jet
Airports near Bima
The following major airports near Bima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Sultan Muhammad Salahuddin Airport (BMU)
- Distance
- 3km (2 miles) from Bima
Tambolaka Airport (TMC)
- Distance
- 113km (70 miles) from Bima
Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP)
- Distance
- 265km (164 miles) from Bima