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How to get fromMedan to Kuala Besutby train, plane, bus, ferry, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Medan to Kuala Besut by train, plane, bus, ferry, or taxi

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  1. Train, fly to Sultan Ismail Petra, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Medan to Kuala Namutrain train
    2. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane KNO - KBR
    3. Take the bus from Kota Bharu Airport to Kuala Besut Jettybus bus
    10h 22m
    RM 249–995

  2. Fly to Penang International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane KNO - PEN
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong to Kuala Besut Bus Terminalbus bus
    14h
    RM 168–355

  3. 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 Gua Musangtrain train Ert
    5. Take the bus from Gua Musang to Kuala Besut Jettybus bus
    41h 13m
    RM 341–681

  4. Train, fly to Sultan Mahmud Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Medan to Kuala Namutrain train
    2. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG)plane plane KNO - TGG
    3. Take the taxi from Merang Jetty to Kuala Besuttaxi taxi
    11h 10m
    RM 519–1,425

  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 Singapore Golden Mile Complex to Terminal Meru Rayabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Kuala Besut Bus Terminalbus bus
    41h 19m
    RM 465–799

Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration3h 47mAverage Duration
TicketRM 212Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 579.2 km
  • Duration: 10h 22m

What companies run services between Medan, Indonesia and Kuala Besut, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Medan to Kuala Besut. However, you can take the train to Kuala Namu, walk to Kuala-Namu-Airport-KNO airport, fly to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR), walk to Kota Bharu Airport, then take the bus to Kuala Besut Jetty. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Medan to Kuala Besut Jetty via Belawan, Tanjung Balai Karimun, Singapore Harbour Front, Resorts World Sentosa, Johor Bahru, Jb Sentral, Gua Musang, and Gua Musang in around 41h 13m.

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