Medan to Padang

Medan to Padang

Medan
Padang
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Medan to Padang Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Bus
CV WIN Travel
Express
15:00
07:06
$25.56
Bus
CV WIN Travel
Express
18:00
09:54
$25.56

How to get from Medan to Padang

Travelling between Medan and Padang 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 168.92 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 16.90.

How long does it take to get from Medan to Padang?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 28 hours to travel between Medan and Padang depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Medan and Padang. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 20m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 1d 3h 30m to reach Padang.

How much does it cost to get from Medan to Padang?

Travelling between Medan and Padang can be as cheap as USD 16.90 if you opt for a NPM bus and as expensive as USD 168.92 if you buy a Citilink flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Medan and Padang ?

  • 9 from Medan to Padang starting from 09:00 Kota Medan until 14:00 Kota Medan
  • 5 from Medan to Padang starting from 10:00 Kualanamu Airport until 21:40 Kualanamu Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Medan to Padang.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Medan to Padang, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 62.61.

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.

Airlines flying between Medan and Padang

Citilink, Super Air Jet, Super Air Jet

Bus

Travelling from Medan to Padang overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

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.

Companies operating bus routes between Medan and Padang

NPM, Pangeran Aman Sukses, Putra Pelangi, Satu Nusa Lintas Persada

What is the most popular transport to get from Medan to Padang?

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

  • 100% decided to fly

Transportation from Medan to Padang

Facts about the transport from Medan to Padang

Cheapest Transport$17
Fastest Transport1h 20m
Earliest Departure9:00 AM
Latest Departure9:40 PM
Departures per day14
Distance1375 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCitilink, NPM, Pangeran Aman Sukses, Putra Pelangi, Satu Nusa Lintas Persada, Super Air Jet