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How to get fromJakarta to Medanby plane, train, busferry, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Jakarta to Medan by plane, train, busferry, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Soekarno–Hatta International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane CGK - KNO
    2. Take the train from Kuala Namu to Medantrain train
    7h 24m
    Rp 1,648,568–4,710,825

  2. Ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Port of Tanjung Priok to Belawanferry ferry KM Kelud
    2d 16h
    Rp 722,898–912,898

  3. Bus and ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Gambir Station to Bandar Lampungbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the train from Tanjung Karang to Kertapatitrain train
    3. Take the bus from Palembang to Terminal AKAP BRPSbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Pekanbaru to Medan Putra Pelangibus bus
    2d 9h
    Rp 1,187,274–1,656,742

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Jakarta to Merakcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Merak to Bakauheni Portcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Bakauheni Port to Medancar car
    26h 59m
    Rp 3,542,577–5,587,278

  5. Fly Halim Perdanakusuma Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane HLP - KNO
    2. Take the train from Kuala Namu to Medantrain train
    7h 45m
    Rp 2,143,500–3,968,500

  6. Fly Soekarno–Hatta International Airport to Silangit Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Silangit Airport (DTB)plane plane CGK - DTB
    2. Take the bus from Silangit Airport to Parapatbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Parapat to Amplas Stationbus bus
    12h 54m
    Rp 1,826,568–2,920,825

Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) flights

Calendar228Weekly Planes
Duration2h 18mAverage Duration
TicketRp 1,651,706Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,457.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between Jakarta, Indonesia and Medan, Indonesia?

Pelni operates a ferry from Port of Tanjung Priok to Belawan once daily. Tickets cost Rp 550,000–700,000 and the journey takes 2d 14h.

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