Padang to Medan by ferry
Medan lies 538 km (334 mi) north of Padang, 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.
| Padang | Medan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 942,938 | 2.5 million |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 26 m (85 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Port | Port of Muara Padang | Port of Belawan |
Where to book ferries from Padang to Medan
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Staying in Medan
Our booking partner lists 621 places to stay in Medan. Of the 570 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (367), and 5 are five-star. Across 35 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 13,624 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Medan
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Common questions
How far is Medan from Padang?
538 km (334 mi) in a straight line, north of Padang; by road roughly 656 km (408 mi).
How long does it take to get from Padang to Medan 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 Padang and Medan?
No, both are on Asia/Jakarta at the moment.
Where can I stay in Medan?
Our booking partner lists 621 places to stay in Medan, 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.