How to travel from Padang to Jakarta, Indonesia

The distance between Padang and Jakarta is around 983km (611 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Padang to Jakarta by plane, 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 Jakarta Halim Perdana Kusuma (HLP).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,273,125($85)
Operated by

Batik Air

1 similiar route

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Medan and then to Bandar Lampung then take a ferry to Gambir Station.

  • Duration2 days 18h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,228,190($82)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration18h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,078,415($72)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Padang and Jakarta

There are several options for getting from Padang to Jakarta by plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around IDR 778,855 ($52) and will take around 3h 20m.

The distance between Padang and Jakarta is around 983km (611 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 925km (575 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Padang and Jakarta by plane and bus.

The quickest way to get from Padang to Jakarta is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx IDR 778,855 ($52).

The cheapest way to travel between Padang and Jakarta is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 778,855 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Padang and Jakarta. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Soekarno–Hatta (CGK) then take the bus to Ciputra World Jakarta. instead which will take 3h 20m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Padang and Jakarta. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Soekarno–Hatta (CGK) then take the bus to Ciputra World Jakarta. instead which will take 3h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Padang and Jakarta. Flights depart from Minangkabau (PDG) and arrive at Jakarta Halim Perdana Kusuma (HLP). The flight takes around 1h 50m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Padang and Jakarta with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 50m.

Batik Air fly between Padang and Jakarta. Flights depart from Minangkabau (PDG) and and arrive into Jakarta Halim Perdana Kusuma (HLP). These flights usually take around 1h 50m.

The flight from Padang to Jakarta typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Minangkabau (PDG) and and arrive into Jakarta Halim Perdana Kusuma (HLP).

The closest major airport to Jakarta is Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP) (HLP) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Jakarta. Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) (CGK) and Husein Sastranegara International Airport (BDO) (BDO) 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 Jakarta. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Soekarno–Hatta (CGK) then take the bus to Ciputra World Jakarta. instead which will take 3h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padang to Jakarta is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around IDR 778,855 ($52).

How do I get from Padang to Jakarta

Compare travel optionsbetween Padang and Jakarta

Transport options from Padang to Jakarta
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 30m
IDR 1,273,125($85)
hourly1,002km (622 miles)
Plane and Bus3h 20m
IDR 778,855($52)
hourly983km (611 miles)
Bus and Ferry
2 days 18h
IDR 1,228,190($82)
once daily2,702km (1,679 miles)
Car and Ferry
18h 45m
IDR 1,078,415($72)
hourly1,276km (793 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Padang and Jakarta

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Airports near Jakarta

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

HLP
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
12km (8 miles) from Jakarta
CGK
Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Jakarta
BDO
Husein Sastranegara International Airport (BDO)
International Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from Jakarta