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How to get fromMalacca to Tanjungbalaiby bus, plane, train, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Malacca to Tanjungbalai by bus, plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Bus to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Malacca Mahkota Medical Centre to KL International Airport T2bus bus
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane KUL - KNO
    3. Take the train from Batang Kuis to Tanjung Balaitrain train
    13h 18m
    Rp 1,026,509–2,709,353

  2. Ferry, bus, train via Padang

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Melaka to Dumaiferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Dumai Terminal AKAP to Padangbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Padang to Medanbus bus
    4. Take the train from Medan to Tanjung Balaitrain train
    40h 51m
    Rp 885,001–1,440,001

  3. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Melaka to Dumaiferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Dumai Terminal AKAP to Terminal AKAP BRPSbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pekanbaru to Medan Putra Pelangibus bus
    4. Take the train from Medan to Tanjung Balaitrain train
    28h 20m

  4. Bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Casa del Rio Melaka to Bugis MRT Exit Dbus bus
    2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane SIN - KNO
    3. Take the train from Batang Kuis to Tanjung Balaitrain train
    16h 25m
    Rp 2,091,795–4,938,531

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) flights

Calendar83Weekly Planes
Duration1h 1mAverage Duration
TicketRp 804,171Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 648 km
  • Duration: 13h 18m

What companies run services between Malacca, Malaysia and Tanjungbalai, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Malacca to Tanjungbalai. However, you can take the bus to KL International Airport T2, take the bus to Klia 1 2, walk to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) airport, fly to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO), walk to Kuala Namu, take the train to Batang Kuis, then take the train to Tanjung Balai. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Melaka to Tanjung Balai via Dumai, Dumai Terminal AKAP, Terminal AKAP BRPS, Pekanbaru, Medan Putra Pelangi, and Medan in around 28h 20m.

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