How to travel from Palopo to Padang, Indonesia
The distance between Palopo and Padang is around 2,630km (1,634 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6hrs.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Palopo to Padang by plane, bus, car, ferry and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Padang → Palopo if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Palopo Lagaligo (LLO) to Minangkabau (PDG).
- Duration6hrs
- Flight time5hrs
- Typical costIDR 4,044,050($270)
Wings Air
+ 3 others3 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Terminal Regional Daya then take a ferry to Tanjung Priok then Tanjung Balai Karimun and then to Dumai then take the bus to Padang.
- Duration4 days 18h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 1,677,530($110)
Multiple operators
Bus to Terminal Regional Daya, ferry
Take the bus to Terminal Regional Daya then take a ferry to Kijang then Tanjung Balai Karimun and then to Dumai then take the bus to Padang.
- Duration6 days 7h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 1,572,685($105)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Palopo and Padang
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Palopo to Padang by plane, bus, car, ferry and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around IDR 1,572,685 ($105) and will take around 6 days 7h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 4,044,050 ($270).
The distance between Palopo and Padang is around 2,630km (1,634 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,215km (1,377 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from Palopo and Padang by plane.
The quickest way to get from Palopo to Padang is to fly which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx IDR 4,044,050 ($270).
The cheapest way to travel between Palopo and Padang is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 1,572,685 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Palopo and Padang. We recommend that you fly from Palopo Lagaligo (LLO) to Minangkabau (PDG). instead which will take 6hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Palopo and Padang. We recommend that you fly from Palopo Lagaligo (LLO) to Minangkabau (PDG). instead which will take 6hrs.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Palopo and Padang. Flights depart from Palopo Lagaligo (LLO) and arrive at Minangkabau (PDG) - via Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG). The flight takes around 5hrs.
There is no direct flight from Palopo to Padang. There is however a flight that goes via Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) and Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 6hrs (not including layover time).
The flight from Palopo to Padang typically takes around 5hrs. Flights depart from Palopo Lagaligo (LLO) and and arrive into Minangkabau (PDG).
The closest major airport to Padang is Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) (PDG) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Padang. Sultan Syarif Kasim II Airport (PKU) (PKU) and Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport (FLZ) (FLZ) 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 Palopo to Padang. We recommend that you fly from Palopo Lagaligo (LLO) to Minangkabau (PDG). instead which will take 6hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Palopo to Padang is to fly which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around IDR 4,044,050 ($270).
Compare travel optionsbetween Palopo and Padang
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 6hrs | IDR 4,044,050($270) | hourly | 2,630km (1,634 miles) |
| Taxi and Plane | 10h 15m | IDR 5,422,020($360) | hourly | 2,948km (1,832 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 13h 20m | IDR 5,601,755($375) | once daily | 2,742km (1,704 miles) |
| Car, Ferry and Plane | 19h 55m | IDR 4,643,165($310) | every 20 mins | 3,235km (2,010 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 4 days 18h | IDR 1,677,530($110) | once a week | 3,815km (2,371 miles) |
Bus to Terminal Regional Daya, ferry | 6 days 7h | IDR 1,572,685($105) | once a week | 3,586km (2,228 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Palopo and Padang
Airlines
Wings Air
Batik Air
Lion Mentari Airlines
Garuda Indonesia
Citilink Indonesia
Ferry operators
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Pelni
Batam Jet
Bus companies
Primadona bus
Yanti Group
Airports near Padang
The following major airports near Padang offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Minangkabau International Airport (PDG)
- Distance
- 18km (11 miles) from Padang
Sultan Syarif Kasim II Airport (PKU)
- Distance
- 196km (122 miles) from Padang
Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport (FLZ)
- Distance
- 321km (199 miles) from Padang