To reach Banyuwangi from Solok Selatan, you must fly from Padang to Jakarta or Surabaya, then take a train to Banyuwangi. Banyuwangi is the gateway to Bali and home to Ijen Crater. The total distance is approximately 2,000 km.
Total Distance: Driving 150 km to airport + 1,400 km flight + 300 km train; straight-line 1,600 km.
The Blambangan Ekspres is a direct train connecting Jakarta to the tip of East Java.
May to September for clear weather at Ijen.