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PadangsidempuanBukittinggi

Padangsidempuan to Bukittinggi by bus

Bukittinggi lies 224 km (139 mi) south-east of Padangsidempuan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 4 h 16 min including stops, over roughly 273 km (170 mi) of road.

PadangsidempuanBukittinggi

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PadangsidempuanBukittinggi
CountryIndonesiaIndonesia
Population243,843121,028
Elevation310 m (1,017 ft)927 m (3,041 ft)
Time nowUTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta)UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta)

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Common questions

How far is Bukittinggi from Padangsidempuan?

224 km (139 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Padangsidempuan; by road roughly 273 km (170 mi).

How long does it take to get from Padangsidempuan to Bukittinggi by bus?

About 4 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Padangsidempuan and Bukittinggi?

No, both are on Asia/Jakarta at the moment.

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Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.