What is the cheapest way to get from Balik Pulau to Medan?

The cheapest way to get from Balik Pulau to Medan is to fly and train which costs Rp500000 - Rp1400000 and takes 6h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Balik Pulau to Medan?

The fastest way to get from Balik Pulau to Medan is to fly and train which takes 6h 15m and costs Rp500000 - Rp1400000.

How far is it from Balik Pulau to Medan?

The distance between Balik Pulau and Medan is 295 km.

How do I travel from Balik Pulau to Medan without a car?

The best way to get from Balik Pulau to Medan without a car is to bus and car ferry and train and ferry which takes 40h 36m and costs Rp1300000 - Rp2800000.

How long does it take to get from Balik Pulau to Medan?

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Balik Pulau to Medan, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Balik Pulau and Medan?

Medan is 1h behind Balik Pulau. It is currently 6:23 PM in Balik Pulau and 5:23 PM in Medan.

Where can I stay near Medan?

There are 451+ hotels available in Medan.

Balik Pulau to Medan - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Balik Pulau to Medan by plane, train, bus, car ferry, or ferry

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Fly, train
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1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane PEN - KNO
2. Take the train from Kuala Namu to Medantrain
6h 15m
Rp 519,293–1,376,011
Bus, car ferry, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Pekan Kongsi to (M1) Jetty Abus
2. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
3. Take the train from Butterworth to JB Sentraltrain
4. Take the ferry from Singapore Harbour Front to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry
5. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Belawanferry
40h 36m
Rp 1,304,452–2,722,172
Bus, car ferry, ferry
1. Take the bus from Pekan Kongsi to (M1) Jetty Abus
2. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
3. Take the bus from Butterworth to Woodlands Checkpointbus
4. Take the ferry from Singapore Harbour Front to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry
5. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Belawanferry
41h 5m
Rp 1,574,452–3,002,172

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) flights

46Weekly Planes

53 minAverage Duration

Rp 403,565Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Balik Pulau to Medan.

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Distance: 294.7 km
Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Balik Pulau, Malaysia and Medan, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Balik Pulau to Medan. However, you can take the bus to Apartment Bayan Permai, walk to Penang International Airport (PEN) airport, fly to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO), walk to Kuala Namu, then take the train to Medan. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pekan Kongsi to Medan via (M1) Jetty A, Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal, Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, Butterworth, JB Sentral, Johor Bahru, Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore Harbour Front, Tanjung Balai Karimun, and Belawan in around 40h 36m.

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