How to travel from Prabumulih to Padang, Indonesia

The distance between Prabumulih and Padang is around 775km (482 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 15m.

4 routes found

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Kertapati then fly from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM) to Minangkabau (PDG).

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 2,636,120($175)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Kertapati then take the bus to Terminal AKAP BRPS then Aur Kuning bus terminal and then to Padang.

  • Duration1 day 4h
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,018,500($68)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Padang.

  • Duration11h 50m
  • Distance775km (482 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Prabumulih and Padang

There are several options for getting from Prabumulih to Padang by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around IDR 1,018,500 ($68) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 2,636,120 ($175).

The distance between Prabumulih and Padang is around 775km (482 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 513km (319 miles)

It takes around 1 day 4h to get from Prabumulih and Padang by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Prabumulih to Padang is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6h 15m and will set you back approx IDR 2,636,120 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Prabumulih and Padang, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus 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 Prabumulih and Padang. We recommend that you take the train to Kertapati then fly from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM) to Minangkabau (PDG). instead which will take 6h 15m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Prabumulih and Padang. We recommend that you take the train to Kertapati then fly from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM) to Minangkabau (PDG). instead which will take 6h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Prabumulih to Padang. We recommend that you take the train to Kertapati then fly from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM) to Minangkabau (PDG). instead which will take 6h 15m.

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

Yes it is possible to drive from Prabumulih and Padang. 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 Prabumulih to Padang is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 1 day 4h and will usually cost around IDR 1,018,500 ($68).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Prabumulih and Padang

Transport options from Prabumulih to Padang
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
6h 15m
IDR 2,636,120($175)
every 20 mins1,469km (912 miles)
Train to Tegineneng, Fly9h 50m
IDR 2,216,735($150)
once daily1,431km (889 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 4h
IDR 1,018,500($68)
every 20 mins1,138km (707 miles)
Drive
11h 50m
IDR 1,288,105($86)
on demand775km (482 miles)

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Airports near Padang

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

PDG
Minangkabau International Airport (PDG)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Padang
PKU
Sultan Syarif Kasim II Airport (PKU)
International Airport
Distance
196km (122 miles) from Padang
FLZ
Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport (FLZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
321km (199 miles) from Padang