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Museum Sejarah Jakarta
Housed in a grand colonial building, this museum introduces Jakarta's history from ancient port city to modern capital.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
$51
Average ticket price on Sep 18
$51
Fastest journey on Sep 18
2 d 14 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
2 d 14 h 30 m
Buses on Sep 18
1
Distance
959 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Payakumbuh to Jakarta is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Payakumbuh to Jakarta will cost around $51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $51.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 1 buses from Payakumbuh to Jakarta, including 1 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct buses cover the 959 km distance in an average of 2 d 14 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 d 14 h 30 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest buses will take 2 d 14 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Payakumbuh to Jakarta among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of $116 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 4m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $116, while a flight costs an average of $116.
Distance: 595 miles (959 km)
Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|
$116 Average price Cheapest | $139 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 25h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 62h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 61h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 61h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $42 |
The table below shows live departures for Payakumbuh to Jakarta buses for tomorrow, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 1:00 AM Payakumbuh | 62h30 | 3:30 PM Jakarta | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Take a bus from Payakumbuh to Jakarta and enjoy the approximately 595 miles (959 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 07:30, the last at 13:30.
Distance 595 miles (959 km) |
First bus 7:30 AM |
Last bus 1:30 PM |
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