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How to get fromBandung to Sumatraby plane, bus, train, or car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Bandung to Sumatra by plane, bus, train, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II

    best
    1. Fly from Husein Sastranegara International Airport (BDO) to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM)plane plane BDO - PLM
    1h 19m
    Rp 1,006,621–3,266,916
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kota Bandung to Bandar Lampungbus bus Kota Bandung - Bandar Lampung / ...
    10h
    Rp 110,000–410,000
  3. Bus, train, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Dipatiukur Cabang to Jackal Holidays Blorabus bus
    2. Take the train from Tanahabang to Rangkasbitungtrain train
    3. Take the train from Rangkasbitung to Meraktrain train
    4. Take the carferry from Merak to Bakauheni Portcarferry car ferry
    10h 1m
    Rp 184,953–554,326
  4. Fly to Simpang Tiga Airport

    1. Fly from Husein Sastranegara International Airport (BDO) to Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU)plane plane BDO - PKU
    2h 4m
    Rp 1,556,621–3,966,916
  5. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Simpang Dago to Soekarno-Hatta International Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Pool Damri Merakbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Merak to Bakauheni Portcarferry car ferry
    10h 17m
    Rp 235,000–795,000
  6. Bus, car ferry via Bandung

    1. Take the bus from Bandung to Soekarno-Hatta International Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Pool Damri Merakbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Merak to Bakauheni Portcarferry car ferry
    11h 17m
    Rp 225,000–785,000

Bandung to Sumatra by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration10hAverage Duration
TicketRp 110,000Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Bandung, Indonesia and Sumatra, Indonesia?

Citilink Indonesia flies from Husein Sastranegara International Airport (BDO) to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM) once daily. Alternatively, Damri operates a bus from Kota Bandung to Bandar Lampung twice daily. Tickets cost Rp 110,000–450,000 and the journey takes 10h.

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