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How to get fromMedan to Padangpanjangby train, plane, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Medan to Padangpanjang by train, plane, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, fly to Minangkabau International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Medan to Kuala Namutrain train
    2. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Minangkabau International Airport (PDG)plane plane KNO - PDG
    7h 57m
    Rp 1,463,000–2,305,000

  2. Bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Medan to Padangbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Padang Airport to Padangpanjangtaxi taxi
    23h 4m
    Rp 523,000–935,000

  3. Drive 687.3 km

    1. Drive from Medan to Padangpanjangcar car 687.3 km
    9h 30m
    Rp 1,356,438–1,959,299

  4. Train, fly to Simpang Tiga Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Medan to Kuala Namutrain train
    2. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU)plane plane KNO - PKU
    3. Take the taxi from Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU) to Padangpanjangtaxi taxi
    8h 44m
    Rp 2,340,000–5,165,000

Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
TicketRp 1,380,171Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 611.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 57m

What companies run services between Medan, Indonesia and Padangpanjang, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Medan to Padangpanjang. However, you can take the train to Kuala Namu, walk to Kuala-Namu-Airport-KNO airport, fly to Minangkabau International Airport (PDG), walk to Bandara Minangkabau, take the train to Kayutanam, then take the taxi to Padangpanjang. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Padang, take the bus to Padang Airport, then take the taxi to Padangpanjang.

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