How to travel from Padang to Prabumulih, Indonesia
The distance between Padang and Prabumulih is around 775km (482 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 55m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Padang to Prabumulih by bus, train, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Prabumulih → Padang if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM) then take the train to Prabumulih.
- Duration4h 55m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical costIDR 1,437,885($95)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Bukittinggi then Terminal AKAP BRPS and then to Palembang then take the train to Prabumulih.
- Duration1 day 3h
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costIDR 1,018,500($68)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Padang and Prabumulih
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Padang to Prabumulih by bus, train, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around IDR 1,018,500 ($68) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,437,885 ($95).
The distance between Padang and Prabumulih is around 775km (482 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 513km (319 miles)
It takes around 1 day 3h to get from Padang and Prabumulih by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Padang to Prabumulih is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx IDR 1,437,885 ($95).
The cheapest way to travel between Padang and Prabumulih, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around IDR 1,018,500 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Padang and Prabumulih. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM) then take the train to Prabumulih. instead which will take 4h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Padang and Prabumulih. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM) then take the train to Prabumulih. instead which will take 4h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Padang to Prabumulih. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM) then take the train to Prabumulih. instead which will take 4h 55m.
The closest major airport to Prabumulih is Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM) (PLM) which is approximately 79km (49 miles) from Prabumulih. Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) (DJB) and Fatmawati Soekarno Airport (BKS) (BKS) 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 Prabumulih. The distance is around 775km (482 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padang to Prabumulih is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 1 day 3h and will usually cost around IDR 1,018,500 ($68).
Compare travel optionsbetween Padang and Prabumulih
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 4 similar | 4h 55m | IDR 1,437,885($95) | every 20 mins | 1,055km (656 miles) |
| Fly to Silampari (LLJ), Train | 8h 50m | IDR 2,531,275($170) | once daily | 1,710km (1,062 miles) |
| Plane and Taxi | 9h 5m | IDR 4,223,785($280) | hourly | 1,840km (1,143 miles) |
| Fly to Bandar Lampung (TKG), Train | 10h 10m | IDR 2,216,735($150) | once daily | 1,434km (891 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 10h 50m | IDR 1,797,355($120) | every 20 mins | 937km (582 miles) |
Bus and Train | 1 day 3h | IDR 1,018,500($68) | every 20 mins | 1,138km (707 miles) |
Drive | 11h 50m | IDR 1,288,105($86) | on demand | 775km (482 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Padang and Prabumulih
Airlines
Lion Mentari Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Batik Air
Garuda Indonesia
Wings Air
Bus companies
Annanta Travel
Local Bus Indonesia
Lorena
Train operators
Kereta API
Airports near Prabumulih
The following major airports near Prabumulih offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM)
- Distance
- 79km (49 miles) from Prabumulih
Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB)
- Distance
- 211km (131 miles) from Prabumulih
Fatmawati Soekarno Airport (BKS)
- Distance
- 215km (134 miles) from Prabumulih