How to get fromMedan to Kuchingby train or plane

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There is 1 way to get from Medan to Kuching by train or plane

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1. Take the train from Medan to Kuala Namutrain
2. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)plane KNO - KCH
9h 6m
RM 329–1,360

Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Kuching International Airport (KCH) flights

47Weekly Planes

4h 17mAverage Duration

RM 293Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,345.4 km
Duration: 9h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Medan to Kuching. However, you can take the train to Kuala Namu, walk to Kuala-Namu-Airport-KNO airport, fly to Kuching International Airport (KCH), then take the taxi to Kuching.

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Kuching, Malaysia(opens in a new window)

Kuching, officially the City of Kuching, is the capital and the most populous city in the state of Sarawak in Malaysia. It is also the capital of Kuching Division. The city is on the Sarawak River at the southwest tip of the state of Sarawak on the island of Borneo and covers an area of with a population about 165,642 in the Kuching North administrative region and 159,490 in the Kuching South administrative regiona total of 325,132 people.

Places to stay in Kuching

Hilton Kuching Hotel(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

The Waterfront Hotel Kuching(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

Imperial Riverbank Hotel Kuching(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

Meritin Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

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