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How to get fromMedan to Johor Bahruby train, plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Medan to Johor Bahru by train, plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, fly to Senai International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Medan to Kuala Namutrain train
    2. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane plane KNO - JHB
    8h 57m
    RM 308–928

  2. Ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Belawan to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry ferry KM Kelud
    2. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Singapore Harbour Frontferry ferry
    25h 22m
    RM 246–436

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Medan Putra Pelangi to Pekanbarubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal AKAP BRPS to Dumai Terminal AKAPbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Dumai to Port Dicksonferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Seremban to JB Larkin Terminalbus bus
    27h 37m

  4. Train, fly to Hang Nadim International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Medan to Kuala Namutrain train
    2. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH)plane plane KNO - BTH
    3. Take the ferry from Batam Centre to Berjaya Waterfront Ferry Terminal Johor Bahruferry ferry
    8h 48m
    RM 398–629

  5. Train, fly to Singapore Changi Airport

    1. Take the train from Medan to Kuala Namutrain train
    2. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane plane KNO - SIN
    8h 22m
    RM 374–970

Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Senai International Airport (JHB) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration3h 59mAverage Duration
TicketRM 192Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 647.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 57m

What companies run services between Medan, Indonesia and Johor Bahru, Malaysia?

You can take a vehicle from Medan to Marsiling via Belawan, Tanjung Balai Karimun, Singapore Harbour Front, Harbourfront, and Dhoby Ghaut in around 25h 22m.

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