The distance between Padang and Kendari is around 2,734km (1,699 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 50m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Padang to Kendari by plane, bus and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kendari → Padang if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Kendari (KDI).
Batik Air
+ 4 othersTake the bus to Dumai Terminal AKAP then take a ferry to Tanjung Balai Karimun, Port of Tanjung Priok then Baubau and then to Kendari.
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There are several options for getting from Padang to Kendari by plane, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around IDR 1,647,575 ($110) and will take around 6 days 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,939,200 ($265).
The distance between Padang and Kendari is around 2,734km (1,699 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,484km (1,544 miles)
It takes around 5h 50m to get from Padang and Kendari by plane.
The quickest way to get from Padang to Kendari is to fly which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx IDR 3,939,200 ($265).
The cheapest way to travel between Padang and Kendari is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 1,647,575 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Padang and Kendari. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Kendari (KDI). instead which will take 5h 50m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Padang and Kendari. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Kendari (KDI). instead which will take 5h 50m.
Yes you can fly from Padang and Kendari. Flights depart from Minangkabau (PDG) and arrive at Kendari (KDI) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 4h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Padang to Kendari. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 5h 50m (not including layover time).
The flight from Padang to Kendari typically takes around 4h 45m. Flights depart from Minangkabau (PDG) and and arrive into Kendari (KDI).
The closest major airport to Kendari is Haluoleo Airport (KDI) (KDI) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Kendari. Baubau Airport (BUW) (BUW) and Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) (UPG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Padang to Kendari. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Kendari (KDI). instead which will take 5h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padang to Kendari is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around IDR 3,939,200 ($265).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 5h 50m | IDR 3,939,200($265) | hourly | 2,734km (1,699 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 6 days 2h | IDR 1,647,575($110) | once a week | 4,112km (2,555 miles) |
Batik Air
Super Air Jet
Citilink Indonesia
Garuda Indonesia
Lion Mentari Airlines
Batam Jet
Pelni
Pelayaran Nasional Indonesia
Yanti Group
The following major airports near Kendari offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.