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How to get fromKota Tanjung Balai to Pekanbaruby taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kota Tanjung Balai to Pekanbaru by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Kota Tanjung Balai to Silangit Airport (DTB)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Silangit Airport (DTB) to Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU)plane plane DTB - PKU
    6h 12m
    Rp 3,129,453–6,716,626

  2. Train, bus via Kisaran

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kisaran to Medan Stationtrain train Sribilah Utama / ...
    2. Take the bus from Medan Putra Pelangi to Pekanbarubus bus
    20h 22m
    Rp 492,639–1,185,000

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Tanjung Balai to Medantrain train Putri Deli
    2. Take the bus from Medan Putra Pelangi to Pekanbarubus bus
    20h 17m
    Rp 496,098–865,000

  4. Drive 474.9 km

    1. Drive from Kota Tanjung Balai to Pekanbarucar car 474.9 km
    6h 49m
    Rp 927,799–1,340,155

Silangit Airport (DTB) to Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
TicketRp 2,130,760Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kota Tanjung Balai to Pekanbaru.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 503.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Kota Tanjung Balai, Indonesia and Pekanbaru, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Kota Tanjung Balai to Pekanbaru. However, you can take the taxi to Silangit Airport (DTB) airport, fly to Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU), walk to Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport, then take the bus to Pelita Pantai. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tanjung Balai to Pekanbaru via Medan, Medan Putra Pelangi, and Pekanbaru in around 20h 17m.

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