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How to get fromBangkok to Medanby plane, train, bus, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Bangkok to Medan by plane, train, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane DMK - KNO
    2. Take the train from Kuala Namu to Medantrain train
    7h 59m
    Rp 2,056,801–4,064,824

  2. Bus, ferry

    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
    2d 19h
    Rp 1,539,565–6,667,309

  3. Bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from ตรงข้ามเอ็นที่กรุงเกษม;Opposite N at Krung Kasem to สนามบินสุวรรณภูมิbus bus
    2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane BKK - KNO
    3. Take the train from Kuala Namu to Medantrain train
    10h 48m
    Rp 2,072,284–2,197,284

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

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration2h 56mAverage Duration
TicketRp 1,170,712Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,212.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 59m

What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Medan, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Bangkok to Medan. 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, then take the train to Medan. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Medan via Rantau Panjang, Terminal Pasir Gudang, Pasir Gudang, Batam Centre, Batu Ampar, and Belawan in around 2d 19h.

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