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How to get fromPekanbaru to Sawahluntoby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Pekanbaru to Sawahlunto by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pekanbaru to Padangbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Padang to Sawahluntotaxi taxi
    9h 26m
    Rp 760,000–910,000

  2. Drive 249 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pekanbaru to Sawahluntocar car 249 km
    3h 57m
    Rp 490,694–708,780

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Pekanbaru to Sawahluntotaxi taxi 249 km
    3h 57m
    Rp 1,300,000–1,700,000

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Pekanbaru to Sawahlunto.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 383 km
  • Duration: 9h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Pekanbaru to Sawahlunto. However, you can take the bus to Padang then take the taxi to Sawahlunto. Alternatively, you can drive from Pekanbaru to Sawahlunto in around 3h 57m.

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