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

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

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  1. Train, fly to Penang International Airport, car ferry

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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 car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    4. Take the train from Butterworth to Sungai Petanitrain train
    8h 16m
    RM 176–449

  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 Golden Mile Tower Singapore to Butterworth Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the train from Butterworth to Sungai Petanitrain train
    36h 45m
    RM 428–687

  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 42m
    RM 429–665

  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
    8h 55m
    RM 299–1,155

  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 Grantral Mall to Kuala Kangsarbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kuala Kangsar to Sungai Petanibus bus
    37h 16m
    RM 406–671

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

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
TicketRM 144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 353.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 16m

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 bus to Weld Quay, walk to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal, take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, then take the train to Sungai Petani. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Medan to Sungai Petani via Belawan, Tanjung Balai Karimun, Singapore Harbour Front, Harbourfront Stn Exit A, Golden Mile Tower Singapore, Butterworth Bus Terminal, and Butterworth in around 36h 45m.

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