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How to get fromMedan to Bangkokby train, plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Medan to Bangkok by train, plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, fly to Don Mueang International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Medan to Kuala Namutrain train
    2. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane KNO - DMK
    7h 38m
    ฿3,775–7,622

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Belawan to Batu Amparferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Batam Centre to Pasir Gudangferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Pasir Gudang to Rantau Panjangbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sungai Kolok to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminalbus bus
    2d 20h
    ฿2,826–12,907

  3. Train, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport

    1. Take the train from Medan to Kuala Namutrain train
    2. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane KNO - BKK
    10h 4m
    ฿3,835–4,182

Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration2h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,085Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,212.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 38m

What companies run services between Medan, Indonesia and Bangkok, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Medan to Bangkok. However, you can take the train to Kuala Namu, walk to Kuala-Namu-Airport-KNO airport, fly to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), walk to Don Muang, then take the train to Bang Sue Grand Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Medan to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal via Belawan, Batu Ampar, Batam Centre, Pasir Gudang, Terminal Pasir Gudang, and Sungai Kolok in around 2d 20h.

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