How to get fromPadang to Bangkokby plane, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Padang to Bangkok by plane, bus, ferry, or car

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Fly to Don Mueang International Airport
best
1. Fly from Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane PDG - DMK
7h 23m
฿2,214–8,953
Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane PDG - BKK
7h 53m
฿2,174–9,013
Bus, ferry, drive
1. Take the bus from Padang to Dumai Terminal AKAPbus
2. Take the ferry from Dumai to Port Dicksonferry
3. Drive from Port Dickson to Nilaicar
4. Take the bus from Nilai to Rantau Panjangbus
5. Take the bus from Sungai Kolok to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
42h 17m
฿3,065–12,365
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Padang to Dumai Terminal AKAPbus
2. Take the ferry from Dumai to Muarferry
3. Take the bus from Muar to Rantau Panjangbus
4. Take the bus from Sungai Kolok to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
43h 55m
฿3,042–11,867

Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) flights

40Weekly Planes

5h 50mAverage Duration

฿2,248Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,674.4 km
Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Padang, Indonesia and Bangkok, Thailand?

AirAsia, Citilink Indonesia, and seven other airlines fly from Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) every 4 hours.

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Bangkok(opens in a new window), Thailand(opens in a new window)

Thailand’s bustling capital is filled with historic monuments, ancient temples, great shopping and a fascinating culture. Pick up some fresh produce at the famous floating markets, explore the many wats (temples) that pepper the city, and kick back at a local cabaret show. Visit the majestic Grand Palace or the giant reclining Buddha at Wat Pho, stroll through colourful Chinatown, and explore the city’s many canals. Test your bargaining skills at Chatuchak Weekend Market, experience a traditional muay thai kickboxing match and soak up the heady energy of Khao San Road.

Things to do in Bangkok

Siam Amazing Park(Opens in a new window)

Siam Amazing Park, more commonly known as Siam Park City or Suansiam, is an amusement and water park located in the Khan Na Yao district of Bangkok, Thailand. It was founded in November 1980 and remains the oldest amusement and water park complex in Southeast Asia. Located near Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport, it contains attractions such as Southeast Asia's first suspended looping coaster with five inversions, a large wave pool and seven-story slides.

Happy Land(Opens in a new window)

Happy Land was an amusement park in Thailand. It was located in Khwaeng Khlong Chan, Bang Kapi District, Bangkok, on Nawamin Road (or Sukha Phiban 1 Road). It has been closed since 1977, and the area is now occupied by residential houses. Some of its rides were sold to Siam Park City.

Siam Park City Railway(Opens in a new window)

Siam Amazing Park Railway is a former miniature railway at Siam Park City in Bangkok.

Places to stay in Bangkok

Chillax Heritage Hotel Khaosan(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

Villa De Khaosan by Chillax(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

Riva Surya Bangkok(Opens in a new window)

9.1Superb

Villa De Pranakorn(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous