How to travel from Ubud to Padang, Indonesia

The distance between Ubud and Padang is around 1,970km (1,224 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 30m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Ubud to Padang by plane, bus 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 Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Minangkabau (PDG).

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time3h 35m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,827,310($120)
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Batik Air

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Bus, Ferry and Plane

Take the bus to Gilimanuk then take a ferry to Ketapang then fly from Banyuwangi International (BWX) to Minangkabau (PDG).

  • Duration8hrs
  • Flight time3h 25m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 2,037,000($135)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ubud and Padang

There are several options for getting from Ubud to Padang by plane, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around IDR 1,827,310 ($120) and will take around 5h 30m.

The distance between Ubud and Padang is around 1,970km (1,224 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,853km (1,151 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Ubud and Padang by plane.

The quickest way to get from Ubud to Padang is to fly which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx IDR 1,827,310 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Ubud and Padang is to fly which will typically cost around IDR 1,827,310 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Ubud and Padang. Flights depart from Ngurah Rai (DPS) and arrive at Minangkabau (PDG) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 3h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Ubud to Padang. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 5h 30m (not including layover time).

The flight from Ubud to Padang typically takes around 3h 35m. Flights depart from Ngurah Rai (DPS) 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

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ubud to Padang is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around IDR 1,827,310 ($120).

How do I get from Ubud to Padang

Compare travel optionsbetween Ubud and Padang

Transport options from Ubud to Padang
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
5h 30m
IDR 1,827,310($120)
once daily1,970km (1,224 miles)
Bus, Ferry and Plane
8hrs
IDR 2,037,000($135)
hourly1,991km (1,237 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Ubud and Padang

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Ferry operators

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