How to travel from Padang to Cirebon, Indonesia

The distance between Padang and Cirebon is around 1,203km (747 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Padang to Cirebon 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 to Jakarta Halim Perdana Kusuma (HLP), Train

Fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Jakarta Halim Perdana Kusuma (HLP) then take the train to Cirebon.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,362,995($90)
Operated by

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3 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 Cirebon.

  • 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 Cirebon.

  • Duration20h 60m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    IDR 2,441,405($165)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Padang and Cirebon

There are several options for getting from Padang to Cirebon by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around IDR 1,243,170 ($83) and will take around 6h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,362,995 ($90).

The distance between Padang and Cirebon is around 1,203km (747 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,114km (692 miles)

It takes around 6h 5m to get from Padang and Cirebon by plane and train.

The quickest way to get from Padang to Cirebon is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx IDR 1,362,995 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Padang and Cirebon is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around IDR 1,243,170 ($83) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Padang and Cirebon. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Jakarta Halim Perdana Kusuma (HLP) then take the train to Cirebon. instead which will take 5h 45m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Padang and Cirebon. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Jakarta Halim Perdana Kusuma (HLP) then take the train to Cirebon. instead which will take 5h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Padang to Cirebon. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Soekarno–Hatta (CGK) then take the train to Cirebon. instead which will take 6h 5m.

The closest major airport to Cirebon is Husein Sastranegara International Airport (BDO) (BDO) which is approximately 110km (68 miles) from Cirebon. Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP) (HLP) and Achmad Yani International Airport (SRG) (SRG) 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 Cirebon. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Soekarno–Hatta (CGK) then take the train to Cirebon. instead which will take 6h 5m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padang to Cirebon is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 5m and will usually cost around IDR 1,243,170 ($83).

How do I get from Padang to Cirebon

Compare travel optionsbetween Padang and Cirebon

Transport options from Padang to Cirebon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Jakarta Halim Perdana Kusuma (HLP), Train + 3 similar
5h 45m
IDR 1,362,995($90)
hourly1,212km (753 miles)
Plane and Train6h 5m
IDR 1,243,170($83)
hourly1,203km (747 miles)
Fly to Ahmad Yani (SRG), Train6h 15m
IDR 1,902,200($125)
every 3 hours1,606km (998 miles)
Plane, Bus and Train7h 55m
IDR 2,366,515($160)
every 3 hours1,641km (1,020 miles)
Bus, Ferry and Train
2 days 20h
IDR 1,407,930($95)
once daily2,916km (1,812 miles)
Car and Ferry
20h 60m
IDR 2,441,405($165)
hourly1,485km (922 miles)

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Airports near Cirebon

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

BDO
Husein Sastranegara International Airport (BDO)
International Airport
Distance
110km (68 miles) from Cirebon
HLP
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
191km (119 miles) from Cirebon
SRG
Achmad Yani International Airport (SRG)
International Airport
Distance
203km (126 miles) from Cirebon