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How to get fromKuala Lumpur to Sumatraby train, taxi, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur to Sumatra by train, taxi, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T1train train
    2. Take the taxi from Klia T1 to Port Dicksontaxi taxi
    3. Take the ferry from Port Dickson to Dumaiferry ferry
    4h 16m
    Rp 1,055,662–1,430,571

  2. Bus, ferry via Malacca

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Melaka Sentralbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Melaka to Dumaiferry ferry
    6h
    Rp 408,195–636,621

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Serembanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal One to Terminal Port Dicksonbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port Dickson to Dumaiferry ferry
    6h 24m
    Rp 1,158,267–1,172,267

  4. Train, fly to Simpang Tiga Airport

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU)plane plane KUL - PKU
    3h 41m
    Rp 829,962–2,295,033

  5. Train, fly to Minangkabau International Airport

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Minangkabau International Airport (PDG)plane plane KUL - PDG
    4h 51m
    Rp 729,962–1,895,033

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration56 minAverage Duration
TicketRp 832,167Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 228.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Sumatra, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Kuala Lumpur to Sumatra. However, you can take the train to Klia T1, take the taxi to Port Dickson, then take the ferry to Dumai. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Dumai via Melaka Sentral, Malacca Mahkota Medical Centre, and Melaka in around 6h.

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