The distance between Surakarta and Padang is around 1,439km (894 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 55m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Surakarta to Padang by plane, bus, 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 from Solo (SOC) to Minangkabau (PDG).
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Drive to Merak then take a ferry to Bakauheni Port then drive to Padang.
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There are several options for getting from Surakarta to Padang by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around IDR 2,007,045 ($135) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 2,441,405 ($165).
The distance between Surakarta and Padang is around 1,439km (894 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,375km (854 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Surakarta and Padang by plane.
The quickest way to get from Surakarta to Padang is to fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx IDR 2,441,405 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Surakarta and Padang is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around IDR 2,007,045 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Surakarta and Padang. We recommend that you fly from Solo (SOC) to Minangkabau (PDG). instead which will take 3h 55m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Surakarta and Padang. We recommend that you fly from Solo (SOC) to Minangkabau (PDG). instead which will take 3h 55m.
Yes you can fly from Surakarta and Padang. Flights depart from Solo (SOC) and arrive at Minangkabau (PDG) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 3hrs.
There is no direct flight from Surakarta to Padang. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 3h 55m (not including layover time).
The flight from Surakarta to Padang typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Solo (SOC) 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 Surakarta to Padang. We recommend that you fly from Solo (SOC) to Minangkabau (PDG). instead which will take 3h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Surakarta to Padang is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around IDR 2,441,405 ($165).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 3h 55m | IDR 2,441,405($165) | hourly | 1,439km (894 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 25m | IDR 2,725,990($180) | every 20 mins | 1,475km (917 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 5h 35m | IDR 2,007,045($135) | twice daily | 1,481km (920 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 24h 35m | IDR 2,980,615($200) | hourly | 1,803km (1,120 miles) |
Batik Air
Lion Mentari Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Garuda Indonesia
Indonesia AirAsia
Kereta API
Prambanan Ekspres
Kramat Djati
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
The following major airports near Padang offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.