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How to get fromKuala Lumpur to Sumatera Baratby train, plane, car, ferry, bus, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur to Sumatera Barat by train, plane, car, ferry, bus, or taxi

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  1. Train, fly to Minangkabau International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Minangkabau International Airport (PDG)plane plane KUL - PDG
    6h 2m
    Rp 736,544–2,244,284

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Melaka Sentralbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Melaka to Dumaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Dumai Terminal AKAP to Padangbus bus
    17h 8m
    Rp 643,360–886,367

  3. Train, drive, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T1train train
    2. Drive from Klia T1 to Port Dicksoncar car
    3. Take the ferry from Port Dickson to Dumaiferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Dumai Terminal AKAP to Padangbus bus
    15h 25m
    Rp 910,744–1,229,723

  4. Train, fly to Simpang Tiga Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU)plane plane KUL - PKU
    3. Take the taxi from Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU) to Payakumbuhtaxi taxi
    6h 14m
    Rp 1,830,044–3,594,284

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
TicketRp 742,094Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 503 km
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Sumatera Barat, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Kuala Lumpur to Sumatera Barat. However, you can take the train to Klia T2, walk to Klia2, take the bus to Klia 1 2, walk to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) airport, fly to Minangkabau International Airport (PDG), walk to Padang Airport, then take the bus to Plaza Andalas. Alternatively, you can take a train from KL Sentral to Padang via Klia T1, Port Dickson, Dumai, and Dumai Terminal AKAP in around 15h 25m.

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