The distance between Padang and Komodo is around 2,490km (1,547 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 8h 20m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Padang to Komodo by plane, ferry, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a ferry to Komodo National Park.
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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 the bus to Denpasar DB Trans then take a ferry to Pelabuhan Bima.
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There are several options for getting from Padang to Komodo by plane, ferry, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which costs around IDR 2,081,935 ($140) and will take around 4 days 18h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 8h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 2,725,990 ($180).
The distance between Padang and Komodo is around 2,490km (1,547 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,285km (1,420 miles)
It takes around 8h 20m to get from Padang and Komodo by plane and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Padang to Komodo is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 8h 20m and will set you back approx IDR 2,725,990 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Padang and Komodo is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around IDR 2,081,935 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Padang and Komodo. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a ferry to Komodo National Park. instead which will take 8h 20m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Padang and Komodo. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a ferry to Komodo National Park. instead which will take 8h 20m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Padang to Komodo. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a ferry to Komodo National Park. instead which will take 8h 20m.
The closest major airport to Komodo is Komodo Airport (LBJ) (LBJ) which is approximately 36km (23 miles) from Komodo. Sultan Muhammad Salahuddin Airport (BMU) (BMU) 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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Padang to Komodo. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a ferry to Komodo National Park. instead which will take 8h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padang to Komodo is to fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 20m and will usually cost around IDR 2,725,990 ($180).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Ferry | 8h 20m | IDR 2,725,990($180) | once daily | 2,490km (1,547 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train | 4 days 18h | IDR 2,081,935($140) | once a week | 4,447km (2,764 miles) |
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Garuda Indonesia
Citilink Indonesia
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A.L.S
Putra Pelangi
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The following major airports near Komodo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.