Padang to Jakarta by train
Jakarta lies 928 km (577 mi) south-east of Padang, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 13 h 20 min at the speeds typical of Indonesia rail, over roughly 1,132 km (704 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Padang | Jakarta | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 942,938 | 8.5 million |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Stations on record | Pulau Aie railway station, Lubuk Buaya railway station, Tabing railway station | Jakarta Kota railway station, Gambir railway station, Jatinegara railway station |
Where to book trains from Padang to Jakarta
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Staying in Jakarta
Our booking partner lists 5,949+ places to stay in Jakarta (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 865 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (322), and 69 are five-star. Across 341 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 158,178 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Jakarta from Padang?
928 km (577 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Padang; by road roughly 1,132 km (704 mi).
How long does it take to get from Padang to Jakarta by train?
About 13 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Padang and Jakarta?
No, both are on Asia/Jakarta at the moment.
Where can I stay in Jakarta?
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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.