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How to get fromPekanbaru to Padangsidempuanby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Pekanbaru to Padangsidempuan by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pekanbaru to Medan Putra Pelangibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Medan to Sibolgabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Sibolga to Padangsidempuantaxi taxi
    28h 52m
    Rp 1,381,089–1,710,378

  2. Drive 344.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pekanbaru to Padangsidempuancar car 344.9 km
    5h 21m
    Rp 680,564–983,036

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Pekanbaru to Padangsidempuantaxi taxi 344.9 km
    5h 21m
    Rp 2,200,000–2,700,000

  4. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU) to Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport (FLZ)plane plane PKU - FLZ
    2. Take the taxi from Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport (FLZ) to Padangsidempuantaxi taxi
    22h 11m
    Rp 1,290,614–3,926,894

Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU) to Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport (FLZ) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration21h 44mAverage Duration
TicketRp 880,613Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,062.7 km
  • Duration: 28h 52m

What companies run services between Pekanbaru, Indonesia and Padangsidempuan, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Pekanbaru to Padangsidempuan. However, you can take the taxi to Pekanbaru, take the bus to Medan Putra Pelangi, take the taxi to Medan, take the bus to Sibolga, then take the taxi to Padangsidempuan. Alternatively, you can drive from Pekanbaru to Padangsidempuan in around 5h 21m.

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