How to travel from Tanjung Pandan to Padang, Indonesia

The distance between Tanjung Pandan and Padang is around 1,362km (846 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 55m.

3 routes found

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

👋 Also check out PadangTanjung Pandan if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Tanjung Pandan (TJQ) to Minangkabau (PDG).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time2h 55m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 2,546,250($170)
Operated by

Lion Mentari Airlines

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Ferry to Tanjung Priok, bus

Take a ferry to Tanjung Priok then Tanjung Balai Karimun and then to Dumai then take the bus to Padang.

  • Duration3 days 1h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,108,370($74)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Pontianak then take the bus to Dungun and then to Melaka Sentral then take a ferry to Dumai then take the bus to Padang.

  • Duration1 day 23h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 883,700($59)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tanjung Pandan and Padang

There are several options for getting from Tanjung Pandan to Padang by plane, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around IDR 883,700 ($59) and will take around 1 day 23h. 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 2,546,250 ($170).

The distance between Tanjung Pandan and Padang is around 1,362km (846 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 835km (519 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Tanjung Pandan and Padang by plane.

The quickest way to get from Tanjung Pandan to Padang is to fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx IDR 2,546,250 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Tanjung Pandan and Padang is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 883,700 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Tanjung Pandan and Padang. We recommend that you fly from Tanjung Pandan (TJQ) to Minangkabau (PDG). instead which will take 3h 55m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tanjung Pandan and Padang. We recommend that you fly from Tanjung Pandan (TJQ) to Minangkabau (PDG). instead which will take 3h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Tanjung Pandan and Padang. Flights depart from Tanjung Pandan (TJQ) and arrive at Minangkabau (PDG) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 2h 55m.

There is no direct flight from Tanjung Pandan 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 Tanjung Pandan to Padang typically takes around 2h 55m. Flights depart from Tanjung Pandan (TJQ) 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 Tanjung Pandan to Padang. We recommend that you fly from Tanjung Pandan (TJQ) to Minangkabau (PDG). instead which will take 3h 55m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tanjung Pandan to Padang is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around IDR 2,546,250 ($170).

How do I get from Tanjung Pandan to Padang

Compare travel optionsbetween Tanjung Pandan and Padang

Transport options from Tanjung Pandan to Padang
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 55m
IDR 2,546,250($170)
hourly1,362km (846 miles)
Ferry to Tanjung Priok, bus
3 days 1h
IDR 1,108,370($74)
once a week2,294km (1,425 miles)
Ferry and Bus
1 day 23h
IDR 883,700($59)
once a week2,267km (1,409 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