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

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

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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 to Kulim Bus Terminalbus bus
    7h 38m
    RM 144–336

  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 Sungai Petanitrain train Ets
    36h 37m
    RM 278–636

  3. Train, fly to Langkawi International Airport

    1. Take the train from Medan to Kuala Namutrain train
    2. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane KNO - LGK
    7h 57m
    RM 404–1,165

  4. Train, fly to Alor Setar

    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
    10h 27m
    RM 226–981

  5. 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 53m
    RM 419–704

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

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration51 minAverage Duration
TicketRM 91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 323.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 38m

What companies run services between Medan, Indonesia and Kedah, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Medan to Kedah. 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, then take the bus to Kulim Bus Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Medan to Sungai Petani via Belawan, Tanjung Balai Karimun, Singapore Harbour Front, Resorts World Sentosa, Johor Bahru, and Jb Sentral in around 36h 37m.

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