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How to get fromPadang to Sumatraby bus, taxi, car or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Padang to Sumatra by bus, taxi, car, or ferry

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Padang to Pekanbarubus
    2. Take the taxi from Pekanbaru to Sumatrataxi
    12h 53m
    Rp 822,576–1,455,740

  2. Drive 341 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Padang to Sumatracar341 km
    6h 34m
    Rp 631,476–912,132

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Padang to Sumatrataxi341 km
    6h 34m
    Rp 1,500,000–1,900,000

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Padang to Dumai Terminal AKAPbus
    2. Take the ferry from Dumai to Port Dicksonferry
    3. Take the ferry from Port Dickson to Dumaiferry
    16h 8m
    Rp 1,524,002–1,535,002

  5. Bus, ferry #2

    1. Take the bus from Padang to Dumai Terminal AKAPbus
    2. Take the ferry from Dumai to Muarferry
    3. Take the ferry from Muar to Dumaiferry
    16h 8m
    Rp 871,138–882,138

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Padang, Indonesia and Sumatra, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Padang to Sumatra. However, you can take the bus to Padang Airport, take the bus to Basko Grand Mall/Basko Hotel, walk to Padang, take the bus to Pekanbaru, then take the taxi to Sumatra. Alternatively, you can drive from Padang to Sumatra in around 6h 34m.

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