How to travel from Surabaya to Padang, Indonesia

The distance between Surabaya and Padang is around 1,661km (1,032 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Surabaya to Padang by plane, train, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Juanda International (SUB) to Minangkabau (PDG).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time3h 15m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,962,110($130)
Operated by

Lion Mentari Airlines

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Merak then take a ferry to Bakauheni Port then drive to Padang.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,722,465($115)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Surabaya and Padang

There are several options for getting from Surabaya to Padang by plane, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around IDR 1,602,640 ($105) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,962,110 ($130).

The distance between Surabaya and Padang is around 1,661km (1,032 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,541km (958 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Surabaya and Padang by plane.

The quickest way to get from Surabaya to Padang is to fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx IDR 1,962,110 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Surabaya and Padang is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around IDR 1,602,640 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Surabaya and Padang. We recommend that you fly from Juanda International (SUB) to Minangkabau (PDG). instead which will take 4h 15m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Surabaya and Padang. We recommend that you fly from Juanda International (SUB) to Minangkabau (PDG). instead which will take 4h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Surabaya and Padang. Flights depart from Juanda International (SUB) and arrive at Minangkabau (PDG) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 3h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Surabaya to Padang. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 4h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Surabaya to Padang typically takes around 3h 15m. Flights depart from Juanda International (SUB) 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 Surabaya to Padang. We recommend that you fly from Juanda International (SUB) to Minangkabau (PDG). instead which will take 4h 15m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Surabaya to Padang is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around IDR 1,962,110 ($130).

How do I get from Surabaya to Padang

Compare travel optionsbetween Surabaya and Padang

Transport options from Surabaya to Padang
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
4h 15m
IDR 1,962,110($130)
hourly1,661km (1,032 miles)
Train and Plane5h 55m
IDR 1,602,640($105)
once daily1,739km (1,081 miles)
Car and Ferry
1 day 3h
IDR 1,722,465($115)
hourly2,052km (1,275 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