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How to get fromMedan to Pulau Karimun Besarby train, plane, ferry, subway, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Medan to Pulau Karimun Besar by train, plane, ferry, subway, or bus

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  1. Train to Kuala Namu International Airport, fly to Hang Nadim International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Medan to Kuala Namutrain train
    2. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH)plane plane KNO - BTH
    3. Take the ferry from Harbour Bay Batam to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry ferry
    8h 33m
    Rp 1,459,993–2,524,993

  2. Ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Belawan to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry ferry KM Kelud
    21h 18m
    Rp 453,370–544,892

  3. Train to Kuala Namu International Airport, fly to Singapore Changi Airport, subway, ferry

    1. Take the train from Medan to Kuala Namutrain train
    2. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane plane KNO - SIN
    3. Take the subway from Tanah Merah MRT to Outram Parksubway subway
    4. Take the ferry from Singapore Harbour Front to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry ferry
    10h 39m
    Rp 2,284,200–5,315,000

  4. Train to Kuala Namu International Airport, fly to Senai International Airport, subway, ferry

    1. Take the train from Medan to Kuala Namutrain train
    2. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane plane KNO - JHB
    3. Take the subway from Marsiling to Dhoby Ghautsubway subway
    4. Take the ferry from Singapore Harbour Front to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry ferry
    13h 23m
    Rp 2,010,200–5,262,600

  5. Bus, bus to Silangit Airport, fly to Hang Nadim International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Amplas Station to Parapatbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Parapat to Silangit Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Silangit Airport (DTB) to Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH)plane plane DTB - BTH
    4. Take the ferry from Harbour Bay Batam to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry ferry
    13h 57m
    Rp 2,141,274–4,931,598

Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration1h 49mAverage Duration
TicketRp 1,067,455Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 773.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 33m

What companies run services between Medan, Indonesia and Pulau Karimun Besar, Indonesia?

Pelni operates a ferry from Belawan to Tanjung Balai Karimun once daily. Tickets cost Rp 280,000–340,000 and the journey takes 20h 57m.

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