Trains to Padang
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists 10 railway stations in Padang: Pulau Aie railway station, Lubuk Buaya railway station, Tabing railway station, Air Tawar railway station, Alai railway station, Pauh Lima railway station, Kampung Jua railway station, Bukit Putus railway station, Tarandam railway station, Indarung railway station. Which one a service uses is set by the operator, so check the station name on the ticket, not just the city.
Rail routes from Padang
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Padang to Bukittinggi | Indonesia | 71 km (44 mi) | about 1 h 1 min |
| Padang to Payakumbuh | Indonesia | 87 km (54 mi) | about 1 h 15 min |
| Padang to Pekanbaru | Indonesia | 203 km (126 mi) | about 2 h 55 min |
| Padang to Jambi City | Indonesia | 370 km (230 mi) | about 5 h 19 min |
| Padang to Lubuklinggau | Indonesia | 382 km (237 mi) | about 5 h 29 min |
| Padang to Tanjungbalai | Indonesia | 440 km (273 mi) | about 6 h 19 min |
| Padang to Pematangsiantar | Indonesia | 458 km (284 mi) | about 6 h 35 min |
| Padang to Batam | Indonesia | 470 km (292 mi) | about 6 h 45 min |
| Padang to Prabumulih | Indonesia | 512 km (318 mi) | about 7 h 21 min |
| Padang to Palembang | Indonesia | 535 km (332 mi) | about 7 h 41 min |
| Padang to Medan | Indonesia | 538 km (334 mi) | about 7 h 44 min |
| Padang to Binjai | Indonesia | 547 km (340 mi) | about 7 h 52 min |
| Padang to Jakarta | Indonesia | 928 km (577 mi) | about 13 h 20 min |
| Padang to Bekasi | Indonesia | 942 km (585 mi) | about 13 h 32 min |
| Padang to Bandung | Indonesia | 1,043 km (648 mi) | about 15 h |
| Padang to Depok | Indonesia | 939 km (583 mi) | about 13 h 30 min |
| Padang to Tangerang | Indonesia | 907 km (564 mi) | about 13 h 2 min |
| Padang to Semarang | Indonesia | 1,303 km (810 mi) | about 18 h 44 min |
| Padang to South Tangerang | Indonesia | 922 km (573 mi) | about 13 h 16 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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Common questions
Which railway stations does Padang have?
Pulau Aie railway station, Lubuk Buaya railway station, Tabing railway station, Air Tawar railway station, Alai railway station, Pauh Lima railway station and others.
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.
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.