Buses to Pekanbaru
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 Pekanbaru, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pekanbaru to Payakumbuh | Indonesia | 121 km (75 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Pekanbaru to Dumai | Indonesia | 128 km (79 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Pekanbaru to Bukittinggi | Indonesia | 150 km (93 mi) | about 2 h 57 min |
| Pekanbaru to Padang | Indonesia | 203 km (126 mi) | about 3 h 53 min |
| Pekanbaru to Rantauprapat | Indonesia | 251 km (156 mi) | about 4 h 45 min |
| Pekanbaru to Padangsidempuan | Indonesia | 260 km (161 mi) | about 4 h 55 min |
| Pekanbaru to Sungai Penuh | Indonesia | 286 km (178 mi) | about 5 h 23 min |
| Pekanbaru to Batam | Indonesia | 296 km (184 mi) | about 5 h 33 min |
| Pekanbaru to Tanjungbalai | Indonesia | 328 km (204 mi) | about 6 h 8 min |
| Pekanbaru to Jambi City | Indonesia | 337 km (210 mi) | about 6 h 18 min |
| Pekanbaru to Tanjung Pinang | Indonesia | 338 km (210 mi) | about 6 h 19 min |
| Pekanbaru to Kisaran | Indonesia | 341 km (212 mi) | about 6 h 22 min |
| Pekanbaru to Jakarta | Indonesia | 959 km (596 mi) | about 17 h 27 min |
| Pekanbaru to Bekasi | Indonesia | 971 km (603 mi) | about 17 h 40 min |
| Pekanbaru to Bandung | Indonesia | 1,073 km (667 mi) | about 19 h 30 min |
| Pekanbaru to Medan | Indonesia | 460 km (286 mi) | about 8 h 30 min |
| Pekanbaru to Depok | Indonesia | 973 km (605 mi) | about 17 h 43 min |
| Pekanbaru to Tangerang | Indonesia | 941 km (585 mi) | about 17 h 8 min |
| Pekanbaru to Palembang | Indonesia | 530 km (329 mi) | about 9 h 45 min |
| Pekanbaru to Semarang | Indonesia | 1,300 km (808 mi) | about 23 h 34 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.