| Cheapest Transport | $34 |
| Fastest Transport | 1h 40m |
| Earliest Departure | 5:30 凌晨 |
| Latest Departure | 5:50 下午 |
| Departures per day | 14 |
| Distance | 1700 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Citilink, Garuda Indonesia, NPM, Pelita Air, Sembodo, Super Air Jet, Transport Express Jaya |
Travelling between Jakarta and West Sumatra is possible by Flight and bus. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 137.74 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 70.88.
It can take you anywhere between 2 and 34 hours to travel between Jakarta and West Sumatra depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Jakarta and West Sumatra. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 40m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 1d 10h to reach West Sumatra.
Travelling between Jakarta and West Sumatra can be as cheap as USD 70.88 if you opt for a Super Air Jet flight and as expensive as USD 137.74 if you buy a Garuda Indonesia flight ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Jakarta to West Sumatra.
Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.
If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.
In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.
Citilink, Garuda Indonesia, Pelita Air, Super Air Jet
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
NPM, Sembodo, Transport Express Jaya
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with flight remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route