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How to get fromHat Yai to Medanby plane, train, bus, ferry, tram, car ferry, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Hat Yai to Medan by plane, train, bus, ferry, tram, car ferry, or car

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  1. Fly from Hat Yai, train

    best
    1. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane HDY - KNO
    2. Take the train from Kuala Namu to Medantrain train
    9h 57m
    Rp 1,349,228–4,197,228

  2. Train, tram, car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain train
    2. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram tram
    3. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    4. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane PEN - KNO
    5. Take the train from Kuala Namu to Medantrain train
    10h 43m
    Rp 512,463–1,601,070

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Hat Yai Hotel Transfer to Golden Mile Towerbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Singapore Harbour Front to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Belawanferry ferry
    38h 39m
    Rp 2,076,278–2,931,278

  4. Train, train to Alor Setar, fly

    1. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain train
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain train
    3. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane AOR - KNO
    4. Take the train from Kuala Namu to Medantrain train
    12h 24m
    Rp 1,336,563–6,256,170

  5. Train, drive to Sultan Ismail Petra, fly

    1. Take the train from Hat Yai to Sungai Koloktrain train
    2. Drive from Sungai Kolok to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)car car
    3. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane KBR - KNO
    13h 6m
    Rp 1,156,360–5,178,223

  6. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain train 45
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Jb Sentraltrain train Ets
    3. Take the ferry from Singapore Harbour Front to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Belawanferry ferry
    40h 8m
    Rp 1,357,063–2,824,170

Hat Yai (HDY) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration5h 46mAverage Duration
TicketRp 1,216,548Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 458.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 57m

What companies run services between Hat Yai, Thailand and Medan, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Hat Yai to Medan. However, you can take the bus to Hat Yai Airport, walk to Hat Yai (HDY) 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 Hat Yai Hotel Transfer to Medan via Golden Mile Tower, St. John HQ, HarbourFront Stn/Vivocity, Singapore Harbour Front, Tanjung Balai Karimun, and Belawan in around 38h 39m.

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