Jakarta to Padang Bus

The Indonesian capital - Jakarta is a melting pot of many cultures. The city’s architecture, cuisine, and heritage exhibit a strong influence of Javanese, Malay, Arab, Chinese, Indian, and European cultures. Jakarta is a popular tourist destination attracting travelers from all around the world.

Padang is the capital of West Sumatra province in Indonesia. Nestled between the Indian Ocean and the Minangkabau Hills, the city’s skyline is filled with iconic landmarks built in Dutch colonial architecture and style. The city, with its unmatched natural beauty, attracts travelers from all across the world. The busy port along the Batang Arau River with anchored fishing boats is a beautiful sight to capture on camera. The romantic sunset at Pantai Air Manis Beach is a memorable experience.

Travel Jakarta Padang Bus Details

The road distance from Jakarta to Padang is about 1,330 kilometers and takes about 40 hours of travel time with rest stops. Though there are flights, ferries, taxis, and car rentals available to travel between these destinations, buses are the most convenient and economical option to travel from Jakarta to Padang.

ANS and NPM are the top operators providing coach services on this route and have nearly half a dozen buses departing from Jakarta on a daily basis at different time slots. The first bus by ANS Travels leaves from Terminal Pulo Gebang at 10:30 am and reaches around 3:00 am at Pool Padang. The last bus for the day departs at around 1:00 pm from Terminal Pulo Gebang and reaches around 5:00 am at Pool Padang. Calculate the date and time of arrival approximately 40 hours from the starting point. Keep some buffer time for unexpected traffic situations. It is about a 1-and-a-half-day journey with multiple rest stops provided in between for the convenience of every traveler. The average fare is Rp 425.000, keep a tab on special deals, fares, and loyalty program for frequent travelers. The main pick-up points from Jakarta are Terminal Kalideres, Terminus Pulo Gebang, and Pondok Pinang while the major drop-off points at Padang are Jl.Ir.Juanda and Pool Pandang.

The tour bus is comfortable for a long journey. The executive AC (2x2) and Mercedes Benz AC Seater Executive coaches have comfortable seating arrangements and well-designed interiors. The friendly and helpful staff are available for assistance. The buses are well-maintained, clean, and punctual with their schedules. You can book your online bus ticket on the user-friendly redBus website. Avail offers and loyalty discounts when you make a bus ticket booking on the redBus app or official website. You can easily select your seats for online ticket booking. Catch up on some entertainment on your phone or spend time reading a book. Take a long nap and reach your destination being fresh as ever. You could simply search for “tiket Jakarta Padang,” “Jakarta Padang,” or “harga tiket jakarta Padang” redBus offers the best bus operators at your disposal.

Things to do in Padang

Relax and unwind as you explore the beauty that is Padang. Keep your cameras ready to capture the picturesque backgrounds to upload on your social media accounts and treasure them in your travel diaries. The following are the top destination to check out while in Padang:

• Mentawai Islands: Take on the open water and sail against the strong winds with your surfing boards here. The big waves of the sea attracts surfers and water sport enthusiasts to these islands.
• Maninjau Lake: The serene lake is an unspoiled beauty blessed with bountiful natural surroundings. Sit on the shores and gaze at the calm that the lake has to offer for hours or indulge in paragliding over the lake.
• Pulau Pagang: This hidden beauty with fine sand and pristine waters is a perfect place to relax away from the hustle-bustle of the tourist crowd.
• Air Manis Beach: Located about 12 kilometers from Padang city, this beach is famous for its sunset and natural beauty.
• Pagaruyung Palace: The former residence of the Royal Family is now open to the public for viewing. The palace has an architecture similar to the Gadang House and houses antiques and furniture collected by the monarchs over generations.
• Adityawarman Museum: The official Indonesian cultural museum showcases the heritage, history, and art of the country. The collection is divided into the lines of geography, archaeology, history, numismatic, cosmology, fine arts, technology, ethnography, biology, philology, and more.
• Taman Hutan Raya Bung Hatta: Also known as Tahura Bung Hatta, it is a protected wildlife sanctuary with diverse and rare flora and fauna.

Besides these, check out the many beaches lined along the coastline, indulge in water sports, diving, surfing, snorkeling, and more. Visit the forest reserves, waterfalls, museums, historical landmarks, scenic points, volcanic lakes, parks, architectural monuments, and places of worship such as monasteries, churches, mosques, and temples. Sample local cuisine and shop for inexpensive souvenirs to take back home.

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