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How to get fromMalacca to Kota Tanjung Balaiby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Malacca to Kota Tanjung Balai by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Malacca International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Malacca International Airport (MKZ) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane MKZ - KNO
    2. Take the train from Batang Kuis to Tanjung Balaitrain train
    14h 23m
    Rp 1,970,353–5,309,053

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

    cheapest
    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 1,078,658–2,810,095

  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 2,093,211–4,940,628

Malacca International Airport (MKZ) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
TicketRp 1,434,792Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 598.2 km
  • Duration: 14h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Malacca to Kota Tanjung Balai. However, you can take the taxi to Malacca International Airport (MKZ) 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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