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How to get fromMedan to Bukit Mertajamby train, plane, bus, ferry, or tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Medan to Bukit Mertajam by train, plane, bus, ferry, or tram

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  1. Train, fly to Penang International Airport, bus

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    1. Take the train from Medan to Kuala Namutrain train
    2. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane KNO - PEN
    3. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal to Bukit Mertajambus bus
    7h 3m
    RM 116–316

  2. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Belawan to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Singapore Harbour Frontferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Resorts World Sentosa to Johor Bahrubus bus Ts8
    4. Take the train from Jb Sentral to Bukit Mertajamtrain train Ets
    36h 16m
    RM 273–637

  3. Train, fly to Alor Setar, tram

    1. Take the train from Medan to Kuala Namutrain train
    2. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane KNO - AOR
    3. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Bukit Mertajamtram tram
    10h 34m
    RM 220–1,011

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Belawan to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Singapore Harbour Frontferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Golden Mile Tower Singapore to Butterworth Bus Terminalbus bus
    36h 42m
    RM 413–713

Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
TicketRM 91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 311.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Medan, Indonesia and Bukit Mertajam, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Medan to Bukit Mertajam. However, you can take the train to Kuala Namu, walk to Kuala-Namu-Airport-KNO airport, fly to Penang International Airport (PEN), walk to Penang Airport, take the line 102 bus to Terminal Sungai Nibong, walk to Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal, then take the bus to Bukit Mertajam. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Medan to Bukit Mertajam via Belawan, Tanjung Balai Karimun, Singapore Harbour Front, Resorts World Sentosa, Johor Bahru, and Jb Sentral in around 36h 16m.

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