Pekanbaru to Padang by train
Padang lies 203 km (126 mi) south-west of Pekanbaru, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 55 min at the speeds typical of Indonesia rail, over roughly 248 km (154 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Pekanbaru | Padang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 1.2 million | 942,938 |
| Elevation | 19 m (62 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Pulau Aie railway station, Lubuk Buaya railway station, Tabing railway station |
Where to book trains from Pekanbaru to 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 Pekanbaru?
203 km (126 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Pekanbaru; by road roughly 248 km (154 mi).
How long does it take to get from Pekanbaru to Padang by train?
About 2 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Pekanbaru 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.