How to travel from Padang to Langsa, Indonesia
The distance between Padang and Langsa is around 741km (461 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 5h 40m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Padang to Langsa by bus, taxi, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Langsa → Padang if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Taxi
Fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Kuala Namu (KNO) then take a taxi to Langsa.
- Duration5h 40m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical costIDR 3,160,350($210)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Taxi
Take the bus to Medan then take a taxi to Langsa.
- Duration23h 50m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costIDR 1,138,325($76)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Padang and Langsa
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Padang to Langsa by bus, taxi, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a taxi which costs around IDR 1,138,325 ($76) and will take around 23h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,160,350 ($210).
The distance between Padang and Langsa is around 741km (461 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 657km (408 miles)
It takes around 23h 50m to get from Padang and Langsa by bus and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Padang to Langsa is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx IDR 3,160,350 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Padang and Langsa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take a taxi which will typically cost around IDR 1,138,325 ($76) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Padang and Langsa. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Kuala Namu (KNO) then take a taxi to Langsa. instead which will take 5h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Padang and Langsa. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Kuala Namu (KNO) then take a taxi to Langsa. instead which will take 5h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Padang to Langsa. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Kuala Namu (KNO) then take a taxi to Langsa. instead which will take 5h 40m.
The closest major airport to Langsa is Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) (KNO) which is approximately 137km (85 miles) from Langsa. Malikus Saleh Airport (LSW) (LSW) and Silangit Airport (DTB) (DTB) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Padang and Langsa. The distance is around 930km (578 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padang to Langsa is to take the bus and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 23h 50m and will usually cost around IDR 1,138,325 ($76).
Compare travel optionsbetween Padang and Langsa
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Taxi + 2 similar | 5h 40m | IDR 3,160,350($210) | twice daily | 741km (461 miles) |
| Fly to Banda Aceh (BTJ), Taxi | 9h 50m | IDR 5,721,580($380) | hourly | 1,411km (877 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Taxi | 11h 50m | IDR 3,235,240($215) | every 20 mins | 1,156km (718 miles) |
Bus and Taxi | 23h 50m | IDR 1,138,325($76) | twice daily | 931km (579 miles) |
Drive | 13h 15m | IDR 1,542,730($105) | on demand | 930km (578 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Padang and Langsa
Airlines
Wings Air
Lion Mentari Airlines
Batik Air
Garuda Indonesia
Bus companies
A.L.S
Annanta Travel
Airports near Langsa
The following major airports near Langsa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Kualanamu International Airport (KNO)
- Distance
- 137km (85 miles) from Langsa
Malikus Saleh Airport (LSW)
- Distance
- 141km (87 miles) from Langsa
Silangit Airport (DTB)
- Distance
- 271km (169 miles) from Langsa