Buses to Padang
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Padang, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Padang to Bukittinggi | Indonesia | 71 km (44 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Padang to Payakumbuh | Indonesia | 87 km (54 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Padang to Sungai Penuh | Indonesia | 169 km (105 mi) | about 3 h 17 min |
| Padang to Pekanbaru | Indonesia | 203 km (126 mi) | about 3 h 53 min |
| Padang to Padangsidempuan | Indonesia | 286 km (177 mi) | about 5 h 22 min |
| Padang to Dumai | Indonesia | 315 km (196 mi) | about 5 h 54 min |
| Padang to Rantauprapat | Indonesia | 344 km (214 mi) | about 6 h 25 min |
| Padang to Jambi City | Indonesia | 370 km (230 mi) | about 6 h 53 min |
| Padang to Bengkulu | Indonesia | 382 km (237 mi) | about 7 h 6 min |
| Padang to Lubuklinggau | Indonesia | 382 km (237 mi) | about 7 h 6 min |
| Padang to Gunungsitoli | Indonesia | 393 km (244 mi) | about 7 h 18 min |
| Padang to Tanjungbalai | Indonesia | 440 km (273 mi) | about 8 h 8 min |
| Padang to Jakarta | Indonesia | 928 km (577 mi) | about 16 h 54 min |
| Padang to Bekasi | Indonesia | 942 km (585 mi) | about 17 h 9 min |
| Padang to Bandung | Indonesia | 1,043 km (648 mi) | about 18 h 58 min |
| Padang to Medan | Indonesia | 538 km (334 mi) | about 9 h 54 min |
| Padang to Depok | Indonesia | 939 km (583 mi) | about 17 h 6 min |
| Padang to Tangerang | Indonesia | 907 km (564 mi) | about 16 h 31 min |
| Padang to Palembang | Indonesia | 535 km (332 mi) | about 9 h 51 min |
| Padang to Semarang | Indonesia | 1,303 km (810 mi) | about 23 h 37 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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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.