Padang City is the largest city on the west coast of Sumatra Island. As Indonesia's western gateway from the Indian Ocean, the capital of West Sumatra province is known as a city of arts and culture. The famous novel Sitti Nurbaya is set in this city, which is also known for the legend of Malin Kundang. The name of this city is even more fragrant because it is the birthplace of the typical Minangkabau dish known as 'nasi Padang'. During the Dutch colonial era, Padang was a trading center for gold, tea, coffee and spices. Currently the trade center in Padang is Pasar Raya Padang, and is supported by a number of modern shopping centers and traditional markets. The existence of dozens of universities in Padang makes this city one of the most educated cities in Indonesia. Find Medan Padang bus tickets on redBus.id and take the Medan Padang bus to visit this city.
The journey from Medan to Padang takes from 17 to 19 hours. The distance between Medan Padang stretches for approximately 750 km. All Medan Padang bus trips are made via toll roads. Every trip from Medan to Padang by bus will stop at least once for a meal break.
List of Medan–Padang Bus Operators
There are two bus operators serving the Medan Padang travel route. They are:
The average Medan Padang bus ticket price is IDR 220,000–IDR 395,000 . Every day NPM and ALS, which provide executive class buses, run a total of 6 departures from morning to noon. Usually the Medan Padang bus departure time is 9.00 to 10.00 am. ALS also provides morning departures at 7.00 and the latest bus departs at 12.00.
Look for Medan Padang schedules and tickets that suit your needs on the redBus.id website or application.
Departure Point and Drop Off Point
Popular departure points for Medan Padang buses are at each bus operator's pool. Popular drop-off points in Padang for this route are also at each bus operator's pool. Each point can be reached by using buses in the cities of Medan and Padang or online taxis and motorbike taxis . Find specific departure points and drop-off points when ordering Medan Padang bus tickets at redBus.id.
Facilities along the Medan–Padang Route
The distance to Medan Padang is quite far, making the journey quite long so that every Medan Padang bus will stop at the rest area at least once. This stop was made so that Medan Padang bus passengers could eat and go to the toilet, as well as stretch their bodies.
Things to do in Padang
There are many places you can visit while on holiday in Padang. Some of them are:
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Travel seamlessly on the road from Medan to Padang with reliable bus services. Bus schedules may vary among operators, but every journey is aimed at providing a smooth travel experience despite variations in traffic and weather conditions. Medan to Padang bus route is so popular. You can choose well-maintained buses, operated by skilled drivers, ensures a safe and comfortable trip to Padang.
Buses to Padang offer spacious legroom, reclining seats, and air conditioning, making your trip from Medan to Padang a pleasant experience. Apart from bring comfortable, bus travel is also affordable. Book your bus tickets online effortlessly and at cheaper than counter prices from Medan to Padang through redBus.
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You can book a bus of your choice to any destination in Indonesia by logging on to the official website of redBus which is redbus.id/en . The site is user-friendly and you can book your bus ticket in a matter of minutes.
You can either visit the terminal and go to the booth belonging to the bus operator of your choice, wait in line, select a seat, and book your ticket. If you’d rather not do that, you can visit redbus.id/en and book your seat within 5 minutes.
There are two main scenarios that you might fall into when you have to board a bus. Now, if your boarding point is at any terminal in Indonesia, passengers will have to take a print out of the bus ticket that has been sent to the email in a PDF format. The second scenario is when your boarding point is a bus stop and not a terminal. In this case, you will receive an M-ticket that you will have to produce before boarding your bus. If the operator does not provide an M-Ticket, you will have to take a printout of the ticket (PDF) that has been sent to the registered email ID that you have used to book the bus ticket on the redBus website. Some operators might levy a charge if these conditions are not followed.
Yes, you can. But this feature is limited to only a few bus operators in Indonesia. Look for the reschedule icon before booking your ticket.
There are a number of different modes of payment offered to customers. Customers can either pay by credit card, debit card, or they can select any of the banks listed when you click the “FPX (Indonesia Online Bank Transfer).