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How to get fromSumatra to Padangby taxi, bus, car or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Sumatra to Padang by taxi, bus, car, or ferry

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Sumatra to Pekanbarutaxi
    2. Take the bus from Pekanbaru to Padangbus
    12h 23m
    Rp 866,421–1,463,088

  2. Drive 340.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sumatra to Padangcar340.6 km
    6h 33m
    Rp 630,744–911,074

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sumatra to Padangtaxi340.6 km
    6h 33m
    Rp 1,500,000–1,900,000

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Dumai to Port Dicksonferry
    2. Take the ferry from Port Dickson to Dumaiferry
    3. Take the bus from Dumai Terminal AKAP to Padangbus
    16h 8m
    Rp 1,526,001–1,535,001

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Sumatra to Padang. However, you can take the taxi to Pekanbaru, take the bus to Padang, walk to Basko Grand Mall/Basko Hotel, take the bus to Padang Airport, then take the bus to Plaza Andalas. Alternatively, you can drive from Sumatra to Padang in around 6h 33m.

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