How to travel from Padang to East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia

The distance between Padang and East Nusa Tenggara is around 2,434km (1,513 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Padang to East Nusa Tenggara 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 East Nusa TenggaraPadang if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ).

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time4h 15m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 2,725,990($180)
Operated by

Batik Air

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1 similiar route

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Dumai Terminal AKAP then take a ferry to Tanjung Balai Karimun then Port of Tanjung Priok and then to Kupang Ferry Terminal.

  • Duration7 days 3h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,707,485($115)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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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 Kupang Ferry Terminal.

  • Duration6 days 16h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,977,090($130)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Padang and East Nusa Tenggara

There are several options for getting from Padang to East Nusa Tenggara by plane, bus, ferry and train. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around IDR 1,602,640 ($105) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 2,725,990 ($180).

The distance between Padang and East Nusa Tenggara is around 2,434km (1,513 miles).

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Padang and East Nusa Tenggara by plane.

The quickest way to get from Padang to East Nusa Tenggara is to fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx IDR 2,725,990 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Padang and East Nusa Tenggara is to fly which will typically cost around IDR 1,602,640 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Padang and East Nusa Tenggara. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ). instead which will take 4h 55m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Padang and East Nusa Tenggara. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ). instead which will take 4h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Padang and East Nusa Tenggara. Flights depart from Minangkabau (PDG) and arrive at Labuan Bajo (LBJ) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 4h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Padang to East Nusa Tenggara. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 4h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Padang to East Nusa Tenggara typically takes around 4h 15m. Flights depart from Minangkabau (PDG) and and arrive into Labuan Bajo (LBJ).

The closest major airport to East Nusa Tenggara is Bajawa Soa Airport (BJW) (BJW) which is approximately 43km (27 miles) from East Nusa Tenggara. Komodo Airport (LBJ) (LBJ) and Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) (UPG) 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 East Nusa Tenggara. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ). instead which will take 4h 55m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padang to East Nusa Tenggara is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around IDR 2,725,990 ($180).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Padang and East Nusa Tenggara

Transport options from Padang to East Nusa Tenggara
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 55m
IDR 2,725,990($180)
hourly2,434km (1,513 miles)
Fly to Kupang (KOE)7h 20m
IDR 1,602,640($105)
hourly2,888km (1,795 miles)
Bus and Ferry
7 days 3h
IDR 1,707,485($115)
once a week4,300km (2,672 miles)
Bus, Ferry and Train
6 days 16h
IDR 1,977,090($130)
once a week5,128km (3,187 miles)

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Airports near East Nusa Tenggara

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

BJW
Bajawa Soa Airport (BJW)
Domestic Airport
Distance
43km (27 miles) from East Nusa Tenggara
LBJ
Komodo Airport (LBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
89km (56 miles) from East Nusa Tenggara
UPG
Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)
International Airport
Distance
408km (254 miles) from East Nusa Tenggara