How to travel from Padang to Tanjung Pandan, Indonesia

The distance between Padang and Tanjung Pandan is around 1,365km (848 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4hrs.

4 routes found

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

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

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Fly

Fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Tanjung Pandan (TJQ).

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time3hrs
  • Typical cost
    IDR 2,246,695($150)
Operated by

Batik Air

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Bus to Dumai Terminal AKAP, ferry

Take the bus to Dumai Terminal AKAP then take a ferry to Muar then take the bus to Jerteh and then to Pontianak then take a ferry to Tanjung Pandan.

  • Duration2 days 4h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 838,765($56)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Dumai Terminal AKAP then take a ferry to Muar then take the bus to Kuala Terengganu and then to Pontianak then take a ferry to Tanjung Pandan.

  • Duration2 days 1h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 659,030($44)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Padang and Tanjung Pandan

There are several options for getting from Padang to Tanjung Pandan by plane, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around IDR 659,030 ($44) and will take around 2 days 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 2,246,695 ($150).

The distance between Padang and Tanjung Pandan is around 1,365km (848 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 835km (519 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Padang and Tanjung Pandan by plane.

The quickest way to get from Padang to Tanjung Pandan is to fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx IDR 2,246,695 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Padang and Tanjung Pandan is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 659,030 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Padang and Tanjung Pandan. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Tanjung Pandan (TJQ). instead which will take 4hrs.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Padang and Tanjung Pandan. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Tanjung Pandan (TJQ). instead which will take 4hrs.

Flights and Airlines

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

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

The flight from Padang to Tanjung Pandan typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Minangkabau (PDG) and and arrive into Tanjung Pandan (TJQ).

The closest major airport to Tanjung Pandan is Bulutumbang Airport (TJQ) (TJQ) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Tanjung Pandan. Depati Amir Airport (PGK) (PGK) and Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM) (PLM) 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 Tanjung Pandan. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Tanjung Pandan (TJQ). instead which will take 4hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padang to Tanjung Pandan is to fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around IDR 2,246,695 ($150).

How do I get from Padang to Tanjung Pandan

Compare travel optionsbetween Padang and Tanjung Pandan

Transport options from Padang to Tanjung Pandan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
4hrs
IDR 2,246,695($150)
hourly1,365km (848 miles)
Bus to Dumai Terminal AKAP, ferry + 1 similar
2 days 4h
IDR 838,765($56)
once a week2,570km (1,597 miles)
Bus to Dumai Terminal AKAP, ferry3 days 1h
IDR 1,093,390($73)
once a week2,329km (1,447 miles)
Bus and Ferry
2 days 1h
IDR 659,030($44)
once a week2,395km (1,488 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Padang and Tanjung Pandan

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Airports near Tanjung Pandan

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

TJQ
Bulutumbang Airport (TJQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Tanjung Pandan
PGK
Depati Amir Airport (PGK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
180km (112 miles) from Tanjung Pandan
PLM
Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM)
International Airport
Distance
329km (204 miles) from Tanjung Pandan