The distance between Semarang and Padang is around 1,377km (855 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 40m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Semarang to Padang by plane, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Padang → Semarang if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Ahmad Yani (SRG) to Minangkabau (PDG).
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+ 3 othersDrive to Merak then take a ferry to Bakauheni Port then drive to Padang.
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There are several options for getting from Semarang to Padang by plane, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around IDR 2,022,025 ($135) and will take around 3h 40m.
The distance between Semarang and Padang is around 1,377km (855 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,303km (810 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Semarang and Padang by plane.
The quickest way to get from Semarang to Padang is to fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx IDR 2,022,025 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Semarang and Padang is to fly which will typically cost around IDR 2,022,025 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Semarang and Padang. We recommend that you fly from Ahmad Yani (SRG) to Minangkabau (PDG). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Semarang and Padang. We recommend that you fly from Ahmad Yani (SRG) to Minangkabau (PDG). instead which will take 3h 40m.
Yes you can fly from Semarang and Padang. Flights depart from Ahmad Yani (SRG) and arrive at Minangkabau (PDG) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 2h 50m.
There is no direct flight from Semarang to Padang. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 3h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Semarang to Padang typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Ahmad Yani (SRG) 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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Semarang to Padang. We recommend that you fly from Ahmad Yani (SRG) to Minangkabau (PDG). instead which will take 3h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Semarang to Padang is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around IDR 2,022,025 ($135).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 3h 40m | IDR 2,022,025($135) | hourly | 1,377km (855 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 23h 20m | IDR 2,830,835($190) | hourly | 1,709km (1,062 miles) |
Batik Air
Lion Mentari Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Garuda Indonesia
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
The following major airports near Padang offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.