How to travel from Padang to Komodo, Indonesia

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.

2 routes found

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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Plane and Ferry

Fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a ferry to Komodo National Park.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Flight time4h 15m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 2,725,990($180)
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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 the bus to Denpasar DB Trans then take a ferry to Pelabuhan Bima.

  • Duration4 days 18h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 2,081,935($140)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Padang and Komodo

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Padang to Komodo

Compare travel optionsbetween Padang and Komodo

Transport options from Padang to Komodo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Ferry
8h 20m
IDR 2,725,990($180)
once daily2,490km (1,547 miles)
Bus, Ferry and Train
4 days 18h
IDR 2,081,935($140)
once a week4,447km (2,764 miles)

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Airports near Komodo

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

LBJ
Komodo Airport (LBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
36km (23 miles) from Komodo
BMU
Sultan Muhammad Salahuddin Airport (BMU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
96km (59 miles) from Komodo
LOP
Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP)
International Airport
Distance
363km (225 miles) from Komodo