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How to get fromBukittinggi to Banda Acehby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bukittinggi to Banda Aceh by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Minangkabau International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) to Banda Aceh International Airport (BTJ)plane plane PDG - BTJ
    7h 8m
    Rp 1,998,987–3,952,531

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bukittinggi to Padangbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Padang to Medanbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Medan Putra Pelangi to Bandah Aceh Terminal Batohbus bus
    41h 8m
    Rp 798,000–1,530,000

  3. Bus via Pekanbaru

    1. Take the bus from Aur Kuning bus terminal to Terminal AKAP BRPSbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pekanbaru to Medan Putra Pelangibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Medan Putra Pelangi to Bandah Aceh Terminal Batohbus bus
    35h 32m
    Rp 831,000–1,076,000

  4. Drive  1,151.3 km

    1. Drive from Bukittinggi to Banda Acehcar car 1,151.3 km
    16h 42m
    Rp 2,284,800–3,300,266

  5. Bus to Simpang Tiga Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Aur Kuning bus terminal to Terminal AKAP BRPSbus bus
    2. Fly from Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU) to Banda Aceh International Airport (BTJ)plane plane PKU - BTJ
    12h 2m
    Rp 1,425,000–4,965,000

Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) to Banda Aceh International Airport (BTJ) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
TicketRp 1,275,060Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 972.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Bukittinggi, Indonesia and Banda Aceh, Indonesia?

AirAsia, Citilink Indonesia, and five other airlines fly from Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) to Banda Aceh International Airport (BTJ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aur Kuning bus terminal to Bandah Aceh Terminal Batoh via Terminal AKAP BRPS, Pekanbaru, and Medan Putra Pelangi in around 35h 32m.

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