How to travel from Padang to Makassar, Indonesia

There are several options for getting from Padang to Makassar by plane, bus, ferry and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around IDR 1,467,840 ($100) and will take around 5 days 22h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 2,411,450 ($160).

The distance between Padang and Makassar is around 2,402km (1,493 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,166km (1,346 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Padang and Makassar by plane.

The quickest way to get from Padang to Makassar is to fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx IDR 2,411,450 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Padang and Makassar is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 1,467,840 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

There is no train service that runs between Padang and Makassar. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG). instead which will take 5h 10m.

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Padang and Makassar. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG). instead which will take 5h 10m.

Yes you can fly from Padang and Makassar. Flights depart from Minangkabau (PDG) and arrive at Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 4h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Padang to Makassar. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 5h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Padang to Makassar typically takes around 4h 15m. Flights depart from Minangkabau (PDG) and and arrive into Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG).

The closest major airport to Makassar is Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) (UPG) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Makassar. Tampa Padang Airport (MJU) (MJU) and Baubau Airport (BUW) (BUW) 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 Makassar. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG). instead which will take 5h 10m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padang to Makassar is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around IDR 2,411,450 ($160).