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How to get fromKota Bharu to Medanby plane, train, bus, ferry, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Kota Bharu to Medan by plane, train, bus, ferry, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra, train

    best
    1. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane KBR - KNO
    2. Take the train from Kuala Namu to Medantrain train
    6h 50m
    Rp 1,225,819–4,866,422

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal Kota Bharu to Pasir Gudangbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Pasir Gudang to Batam Centreferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Batu Ampar to Belawanferry ferry
    40h 27m
    Rp 985,375–1,749,692

  3. Taxi to Sultan Mahmud Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Kota Bharu to Kuala-Trengganu-Airport-TGGtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane TGG - KNO
    8h 46m
    Rp 2,615,333–6,408,576

  4. Bus, ferry via Kuala Kangsar

    1. Take the bus from Kota Bharu to Kuala Kangsarbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kuala Kangsar to Grantral Mallbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Singapore Harbour Front to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Belawanferry ferry
    42h 6m
    Rp 2,060,779–3,212,333

  5. Bus, ferry via Ipoh

    1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal Kota Bharu to Terminal Meru Rayabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Singapore Golden Mile Complexbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Singapore Harbour Front to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Belawanferry ferry
    42h 35m
    Rp 2,023,030–3,115,128

Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration4h 17mAverage Duration
TicketRp 1,153,690Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 522 km
  • Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Kota Bharu, Malaysia and Medan, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Kota Bharu to Medan. However, you can take the taxi to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) 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 Bus Terminal Kota Bharu to Medan via Pasir Gudang, Pasir Gudang, Batam Centre, Batu Ampar, and Belawan in around 40h 27m.

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