Medan to Padang by ferry
Padang lies 538 km (334 mi) south of Medan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 538 km (334 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 16 h 18 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Medan | Padang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 2.5 million | 942,938 |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Port | Port of Belawan | Port of Muara Padang |
Where to book ferries from Medan to Padang
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Staying in Padang
Our booking partner lists 170 places to stay in Padang. Of the 147 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (85). Across 21 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 5,801 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Padang from Medan?
538 km (334 mi) in a straight line, south of Medan; by road roughly 656 km (408 mi).
How long does it take to get from Medan to Padang by ferry?
About 16 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Medan and Padang?
No, both are on Asia/Jakarta at the moment.
Where can I stay in Padang?
Our booking partner lists 170 places to stay in Padang, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
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.