How to travel from Padang to Mataram, Indonesia

The distance between Padang and Mataram is around 2,086km (1,296 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Padang to Mataram by plane, bus, ferry and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MataramPadang if you're planning a return trip.

🚀 Fastest
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plane
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Fly

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

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Flight time3h 50m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 2,156,825($145)
Operated by

Lion Mentari Airlines

+ 4 others
2
bus
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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 1,857,265($125)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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bus
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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 1,662,555($110)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Padang and Mataram

There are several options for getting from Padang to Mataram by plane, bus, ferry and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around IDR 1,662,555 ($110) and will take around 8 days 6h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 2,156,825 ($145).

The distance between Padang and Mataram is around 2,086km (1,296 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,940km (1,206 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Padang and Mataram by plane.

The quickest way to get from Padang to Mataram is to fly which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx IDR 2,156,825 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Padang and Mataram is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 1,662,555 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Padang and Mataram. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Lombok (LOP). instead which will take 5h 40m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Padang and Mataram. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Lombok (LOP). instead which will take 5h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Padang and Mataram. 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 Mataram. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 5h 40m (not including layover time).

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

The closest major airport to Mataram is Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP) (LOP) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Mataram. Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) (DPS) and Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ) (SWQ) 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 Mataram. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Lombok (LOP). instead which will take 5h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padang to Mataram is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around IDR 2,156,825 ($145).

How do I get from Padang to Mataram

Compare travel optionsbetween Padang and Mataram

Transport options from Padang to Mataram
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
5h 40m
IDR 2,156,825($145)
hourly2,086km (1,296 miles)
Bus and Ferry
6 days 17h
IDR 1,857,265($125)
once a week4,413km (2,742 miles)
Bus to Dumai Terminal AKAP, ferry + 2 similar
8 days 6h
IDR 1,662,555($110)
once a week4,183km (2,599 miles)
Bus, Ferry and Train3 days 19h
IDR 2,890,745($195)
once daily4,163km (2,587 miles)
Bus to Medan, ferry and train3 days 21h
IDR 2,037,000($135)
once a week4,002km (2,487 miles)

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Airports near Mataram

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

LOP
Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP)
International Airport
Distance
27km (17 miles) from Mataram
DPS
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
International Airport
Distance
105km (65 miles) from Mataram
SWQ
Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
144km (90 miles) from Mataram