What is the cheapest way to get from Johor to Sumatra?

The cheapest way to get from Johor to Sumatra is to bus and ferry which costs Rp500000 - Rp850000 and takes 8h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Johor to Sumatra?

The fastest way to get from Johor to Sumatra is to bus and fly which takes 4h 31m and costs Rp3000000 - Rp6000000.

Is there a direct ferry between Johor and Sumatra?

No, there is no direct ferry from Johor to Sumatra. However, there are services departing from Singapore Harbour Front and arriving at Mengkapan via Tanjung Balai Karimun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 42m.

How far is it from Johor to Sumatra?

The distance between Johor and Sumatra is 414 km.

How do I travel from Johor to Sumatra without a car?

The best way to get from Johor to Sumatra without a car is to train and ferry which takes 6h 9m and costs Rp550000 - Rp1100000.

How long does it take to get from Johor to Sumatra?

It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Johor to Sumatra, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Johor and Sumatra?

Sumatra is 1h behind Johor. It is currently 9:50 PM in Johor and 8:50 PM in Sumatra.

Where can I stay near Sumatra?

There are one+ hotels available in Sumatra.

Johor to Sumatra - 7 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car ferry, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Johor to Sumatra by train, ferry, bus, car ferry, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Jb Sentral to Pulau Sebang/Tampintrain Ets
2. Take the ferry from Melaka to Dumaiferry
6h 9m
Rp 576,593–1,076,622
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Johor Larkin Terminal to Melaka Sentralbus Melaka / ...
2. Take the ferry from Melaka to Dumaiferry
8h 14m
Rp 519,418–825,326
Ferry, car ferry
1. Take the ferry from Singapore Harbour Front to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry
2. Take the carferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Mengkapancarferry
16h 42m
Rp 854,378–3,571,339
Bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly to Minangkabau International Airport
1. Take the bus from Johor Bahru CIQ to Expo Stnbus
2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Minangkabau International Airport (PDG)plane SIN - PDG
4h 45m
Rp 1,690,417–3,930,141
Bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly to Simpang Tiga Airport
1. Take the bus from Johor Bahru CIQ to Expo Stnbus
2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU)plane SIN - PKU
4h 35m
Rp 1,790,417–3,430,141
Bus to Malacca International Airport, fly to Simpang Tiga Airport
1. Take the bus from Muar to Melaka Sentralbus
2. Fly from Malacca International Airport (MKZ) to Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU)plane MKZ - PKU
4h 31m
Rp 3,073,756–5,595,830
Train, train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Simpang Tiga Airport
1. Take the train from Segamat to Bdr Tasek Selatantrain
2. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train
3. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU)plane KUL - PKU
7h 21m
Rp 531,511–3,237,930

Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) flights

10Weekly Planes

2h 10mAverage Duration

Rp 622,354Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Johor to Sumatra.

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Distance: 414.1 km
Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Johor, Malaysia and Sumatra, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Johor to Sumatra. However, you can take the train to Pulau Sebang/Tampin, take the taxi to Melaka, then take the ferry to Dumai. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sekolah Kebangsaan IJ Convent to Dumai via Larkin Sentral, Johor Larkin Terminal, Melaka Sentral, Malacca Mahkota Medical Centre, and Melaka in around 8h 14m.

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