How to travel from Padang to Semarang, Indonesia

There are several options for getting from Padang to Semarang by plane, bus, ferry, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which costs around IDR 1,437,885 ($95) and will take around 2 days 23h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,722,465 ($115).

The distance between Padang and Semarang is around 1,380km (858 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,303km (810 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Padang and Semarang by plane.

The quickest way to get from Padang to Semarang is to fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx IDR 1,722,465 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Padang and Semarang is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around IDR 1,437,885 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

There is no train service that runs between Padang and Semarang. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Ahmad Yani (SRG). instead which will take 3h 50m.

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Padang and Semarang. It typically takes around 3 days 2h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Padang to Semarang. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Medan, Medan Putra Pelangi, Bandar Lampung, Lampung and Jakarta. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3 days 2h.

A.L.S, Putra Pelangi, Damri and Nusantara run regular bus services between Padang and Semarang. Buses run once daily and take around 3 days 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Yes you can fly from Padang and Semarang. Flights depart from Minangkabau (PDG) and arrive at Ahmad Yani (SRG) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 3hrs.

There is no direct flight from Padang to Semarang. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 3h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Padang to Semarang typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Minangkabau (PDG) and and arrive into Ahmad Yani (SRG).

The closest major airport to Semarang is Achmad Yani International Airport (SRG) (SRG) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Semarang. Adisumarmo International Airport (SOC) (SOC) and Adisucipto Airport (JOG) (JOG) 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 Semarang. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Ahmad Yani (SRG). instead which will take 3h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padang to Semarang is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around IDR 1,722,465 ($115).