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How to get fromMedan to Pematangsiantarby train, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Medan to Pematangsiantar by train, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Medan Station to Tebing Tinggitrain train Sribilah Utama / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Tebing Tinggi to Pematangsiantartaxi taxi
    1h 46m
    Rp 368,963–700,000
  2. Drive  123.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Medan to Pematangsiantarcar car 123.5 km
    1h 27m
    Rp 212,959–307,607
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Medan to Pematangsiantartaxi taxi 123.5 km
    1h 27m
    Rp 800,000–950,000

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

There is no direct connection from Medan to Pematangsiantar. However, you can take the train to Tebing Tinggi then take the taxi to Pematangsiantar. Alternatively, you can drive from Medan to Pematangsiantar in around 1h 27m.

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