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The 7 Best Day Trips from Payakumbuh

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 7 good day trips from Payakumbuh, Indonesia, led by Pekanbaru, Padang, Bukittinggi. The closest is Bukittinggi, about 35 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Payakumbuh at a glance

Destination	Distance	Drive time	Best as
Pekanbaru	121 km NE	1 hr 55 min	Full-day trip
Padang	87 km S	1 hr 20 min	Full-day trip
Bukittinggi	31 km W	35 min	Half-day trip
Pariaman	73 km SW	1 hr 25 min	Full-day trip
Solok	65 km S	1 hr 15 min	Full-day trip
Padangpanjang	37 km SW	45 min	Half-day trip
Sijunjung	66 km SE	1 hr 15 min	Full-day trip

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The best day trips from Payakumbuh

1
Pekanbaru, Indonesia
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 55 min by car121 km north-east of Payakumbuh3 hr 50 min round trip
Known for Alam Mayang.
2
Padang, Indonesia
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 20 min by car87 km south of Payakumbuh2 hr 40 min round trip
3
Bukittinggi, Indonesia
Half-day trip
About 35 min by car31 km west of Payakumbuh1 hr 10 min round trip
4
Pariaman, Indonesia
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 25 min by car73 km south-west of Payakumbuh2 hr 50 min round trip
5
Solok, Indonesia
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 15 min by car65 km south of Payakumbuh2 hr 30 min round trip
6
Padangpanjang, Indonesia
Half-day trip
About 45 min by car37 km south-west of Payakumbuh1 hr 30 min round trip
7
Sijunjung, Indonesia
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 15 min by car66 km south-east of Payakumbuh2 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Payakumbuh to Pekanbaru

A realistic pace for Pekanbaru, 121 km from Payakumbuh. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

07:30Leave Payakumbuh
09:25Arrive in Pekanbaru (1 hr 55 min drive)
09:40Alam Mayang
11:40Lunch
12:55Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Pekanbaru
15:25Head back to Payakumbuh
17:20Home in Payakumbuh

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Payakumbuh?: The best day trips from Payakumbuh are Pekanbaru, Padang, Bukittinggi, Pariaman, Solok. The closest is Bukittinggi, about 35 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Payakumbuh?: Bukittinggi is the closest, 31 km west of Payakumbuh, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Payakumbuh?: 2 places are within about an hour's drive of Payakumbuh: Bukittinggi (35 min), Padangpanjang (45 min).
What is the biggest city near Payakumbuh for a day out?: Pekanbaru is the largest city in day-trip range, 121 km north-east of Payakumbuh and about 1 hr 55 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Payakumbuh?: Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Pekanbaru at 121 km, around 1 hr 55 min by car.

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