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How to get fromBangkok to Bukit Lawangby plane, bus, taxi, ferry, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Bangkok to Bukit Lawang by plane, bus, taxi, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane DMK - KNO
    2. Take the bus from Kuala Namu Airport to Binjaibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Binjai to Bukit Lawangtaxi taxi
    7h 49m
    Rp 2,493,117–4,997,836

  2. Bus, ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Sungai Kolokbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rantau Panjang to Terminal Pasir Gudangbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pasir Gudang to Batam Centreferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Batu Ampar to Belawanferry ferry
    5. Drive from Belawan to Bukit Lawangcar car
    2d 20h
    Rp 1,688,877–7,000,404

  3. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane BKK - KNO
    2. Take the bus from Kuala Namu Airport to Binjaibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Binjai to Bukit Lawangtaxi taxi
    10h 38m
    Rp 2,492,275–2,832,275

Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration2h 56mAverage Duration
TicketRp 1,288,496Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,291.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 49m

What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Bukit Lawang, North Sumatra, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Bangkok to Bukit Lawang. However, you can take the train to Don Muang, walk to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) airport, fly to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO), walk to Kuala Namu Airport, take the bus to Binjai, then take the taxi to Bukit Lawang. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Bukit Lawang via Rantau Panjang, Terminal Pasir Gudang, Pasir Gudang, Batam Centre, Batu Ampar, and Belawan in around 2d 20h.

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