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How to get fromMedan to Semarangby train, plane, bus, busferry, ferry, car, or car ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Medan to Semarang by train, plane, bus, busferry, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Train to Kuala Namu International Airport, fly to Ahmad Yani

    best
    1. Take the train from Medan to Kuala Namutrain train
    2. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Ahmad Yani (SRG)plane plane KNO - SRG
    8h 54m
    Rp 2,010,000–3,750,000

  2. Bus, bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Medan Putra Pelangi to Bandar Lampungbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Bandar Lampung to DAMRI Bus Station Jakartabusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the bus from DAMRI Bus Station Jakarta to Semarangbus bus
    2d
    Rp 875,014–1,720,757

  3. Ferry, train via Jakarta

    1. Take the ferry from Belawan to Port of Tanjung Priokferry ferry KM Kelud
    2. Take the train from Jakarta Gambir to Semarang Tawangtrain train Argo Bromo Anggrek / ...
    2d 19h
    Rp 992,870–1,274,392

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Medan to Bakauheni Portcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Bakauheni Port to Merakcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Merak to Semarangcar car
    31h 43m
    Rp 4,431,179–6,893,036

  5. Bus, bus to Silangit Airport, fly to Ahmad Yani

    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 Ahmad Yani (SRG)plane plane DTB - SRG
    14h 13m
    Rp 2,691,281–6,456,605

  6. Fly Kuala Namu International Airport to Adisumarmo International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Adisumarmo International Airport (SOC)plane plane KNO - SOC
    2. Take the train from Solobalapan to Semarang Tawang Stationtrain train
    12h 25m
    Rp 2,312,001–4,492,001

  7. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Belawan to Port of Tanjung Priokferry ferry KM Kelud
    2. Take the train from Pasar Senen to Semarang Poncoltrain train Tawang Jaya / ...
    2d 21h
    Rp 986,870–1,258,392

  8. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Belawan to Port of Tanjung Priokferry ferry KM Kelud
    2. Take the bus from Jakarta Kampung Rambutan Bus Station to Semarangbus bus
    3d 1h
    Rp 916,870–1,308,392

Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Ahmad Yani (SRG) flights

Calendar75Weekly Planes
Duration5h 54mAverage Duration
TicketRp 1,943,810Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,786.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Medan to Semarang. However, you can take the train to Kuala Namu, walk to Kuala-Namu-Airport-KNO airport, fly to Ahmad Yani (SRG), then take the taxi to Semarang. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Medan Putra Pelangi to Semarang via Bandar Lampung, Bandar Lampung, DAMRI Bus Station Jakarta, and DAMRI Bus Station Jakarta in around 2d.

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