Day trip from Bukittinggi to Padang
Padang lies 71 km (44 mi) south of Bukittinggi, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 71 km (44 mi) apart, Padang is a realistic day trip from Bukittinggi: about 1 h 9 min each way by road.
| Bukittinggi | Padang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 121,028 | 942,938 |
| Elevation | 927 m (3,041 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Postal codes | 22283–83351 | 23655–97794 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Padang
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Staying in Padang
Our booking partner lists 170 places to stay in Padang. Of the 147 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (85). Across 21 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 5,801 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Padang from Bukittinggi?
71 km (44 mi) in a straight line, south of Bukittinggi; by road roughly 87 km (54 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bukittinggi to Padang by road?
About 1 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bukittinggi and Padang?
No, both are on Asia/Jakarta at the moment.
Where can I stay in Padang?
Our booking partner lists 170 places to stay in Padang, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.