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How to get fromMedan to Salakby bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Medan to Salak by bus, ferry, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Amplas Station to Parapatbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Parapat to Tuk Tukferry ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Tuk Tuk to Salaktaxi taxi
    8h
    Rp 813,281–1,131,605

  2. Drive 164.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Medan to Salakcar car 164.1 km
    2h 51m
    Rp 323,326–467,027

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Medan to Salaktaxi taxi 164.1 km
    2h 51m
    Rp 1,000,000–1,300,000

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 297.4 km
  • Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Medan, Indonesia and Salak, North Sumatra, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Medan to Salak. However, you can take the taxi to Amplas Station, take the bus to Parapat, walk to Parapat, take the ferry to Tuk Tuk, then take the taxi to Salak. Alternatively, you can drive from Medan to Salak in around 2h 51m.

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