Day trip from Padang to Bukittinggi
Bukittinggi lies 71 km (44 mi) north of Padang, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 71 km (44 mi) apart, Bukittinggi is a realistic day trip from Padang: about 1 h 9 min each way by road.
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| Padang | Bukittinggi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 942,938 | 121,028 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 927 m (3,041 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Postal codes | 23655–97794 | 22283–83351 |
What to see in Bukittinggi
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Bung Hatta Library | 104,967 | — |
The busiest is Bung Hatta Library at 104,967 visitors. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Bukittinggi
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Staying in Bukittinggi
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Common questions
How far is Bukittinggi from Padang?
71 km (44 mi) in a straight line, north of Padang; by road roughly 87 km (54 mi).
How long does it take to get from Padang to Bukittinggi 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 Padang and Bukittinggi?
No, both are on Asia/Jakarta at the moment.
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.