How to travel from Padang to Lombok, Indonesia

The distance between Padang and Lombok is around 2,064km (1,282 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Padang to Lombok by plane, bus, ferry and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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🚀 Fastest
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Fly

Fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Lombok (LOP).

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time3h 50m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 3,235,240($215)
Operated by

Lion Mentari Airlines

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4 x ferry
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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Dumai Terminal AKAP then take a ferry to Tanjung Balai Karimun, Port of Tanjung Priok then Makassar and then to Lembar.

  • Duration6 days 17h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,797,355($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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4 x ferry
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Bus to Dumai Terminal AKAP, ferry

Take the bus to Dumai Terminal AKAP then take a ferry to Tanjung Balai Karimun, Tanjung Pinang then Makassar and then to Lembar.

  • Duration8 days 6h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,632,595($110)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Padang and Lombok

There are several options for getting from Padang to Lombok by plane, bus, ferry and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around IDR 1,632,595 ($110) and will take around 8 days 6h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,235,240 ($215).

The distance between Padang and Lombok is around 2,064km (1,282 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,965km (1,221 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Padang and Lombok by plane.

The quickest way to get from Padang to Lombok is to fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx IDR 3,235,240 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Padang and Lombok is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 1,632,595 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Padang and Lombok. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Lombok (LOP). instead which will take 4h 45m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Padang and Lombok. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Lombok (LOP). instead which will take 4h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Padang and Lombok. Flights depart from Minangkabau (PDG) and arrive at Lombok (LOP) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 3h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Padang to Lombok. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 4h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Padang to Lombok typically takes around 3h 50m. Flights depart from Minangkabau (PDG) and and arrive into Lombok (LOP).

The closest major airport to Lombok is Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP) (LOP) which is approximately 22km (14 miles) from Lombok. Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ) (SWQ) and Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) (DPS) 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 Lombok. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Lombok (LOP). instead which will take 4h 45m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padang to Lombok is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around IDR 3,235,240 ($215).

How do I get from Padang to Lombok

Compare travel optionsbetween Padang and Lombok

Transport options from Padang to Lombok
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4h 45m
IDR 3,235,240($215)
hourly2,064km (1,282 miles)
Bus and Ferry
6 days 17h
IDR 1,797,355($120)
once a week4,413km (2,742 miles)
Bus to Dumai Terminal AKAP, ferry + 1 similar
8 days 6h
IDR 1,632,595($110)
once a week4,183km (2,599 miles)
Bus, Ferry and Train3 days 20h
IDR 1,977,090($130)
once a week4,002km (2,487 miles)

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Airports near Lombok

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

LOP
Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP)
International Airport
Distance
22km (14 miles) from Lombok
SWQ
Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
117km (72 miles) from Lombok
DPS
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
International Airport
Distance
132km (82 miles) from Lombok