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How to get fromMalaysia to Medanby plane, train, car, ferry, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Malaysia to Medan by plane, train, car, ferry, or bus

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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 1,226,009–4,866,648

  2. Fly from Penang International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane PEN - KNO
    2. Take the train from Kuala Namu to Medantrain train
    6h 27m
    Rp 653,814–1,881,366

  3. Drive, ferry, bus

    1. Drive from Kuala Lumpur to Port Dicksoncar car
    2. Take the ferry from Port Dickson to Dumaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Dumai Terminal AKAP to Terminal AKAP BRPSbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Pekanbaru to Medan Putra Pelangibus bus
    24h 13m

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Corus Hotel Kuala Lumpur to HarbourFrontbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Singapore Harbour Front to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Belawanferry ferry
    32h 36m
    Rp 1,569,357–2,270,870

  5. Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane KUL - KNO
    3. Take the train from Kuala Namu to Medantrain train
    7h 22m
    Rp 920,101–2,611,283

  6. Bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Johor Bahru CIQ to Expo Stnbus bus
    2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane SIN - KNO
    3. Take the train from Kuala Namu to Medantrain train
    8h 31m
    Rp 1,629,367–4,290,547

  7. Fly from Senai International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane JHB - KNO
    2. Take the train from Kuala Namu to Medantrain train
    9h 20m
    Rp 1,280,760–3,921,091

  8. Bus, ferry via Singapore

    1. Take the bus from 5 Element Hotel to Katong Vbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Singapore Harbour Front to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Belawanferry ferry
    38h 31m
    Rp 1,618,397–2,874,462

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

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration4h 17mAverage Duration
TicketRp 1,156,400Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 522 km
  • Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Malaysia and Medan, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Malaysia 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 vehicle from Kuala Lumpur to Medan Putra Pelangi via Port Dickson, Dumai, Dumai Terminal AKAP, Terminal AKAP BRPS, and Pekanbaru in around 24h 13m.

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