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How to get fromMedan to Thailandby train, plane, ferry, bus, or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Medan to Thailand by train, plane, ferry, bus, or tram

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  1. Train, fly to Don Mueang International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Medan to Kuala Namutrain train
    2. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane KNO - DMK
    7h 47m
    ฿5,047–8,140

  2. Fly to Alor Setar, tram, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane KNO - AOR
    2. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Padang Besartram tram
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    12h 33m
    ฿2,022–9,371

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Belawan to Batu Amparferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Batam Centre to Pasir Gudangferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Pasir Gudang to Rantau Panjangbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Sungai Kolok to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2d 11h
    ฿2,899–13,737

  4. Train, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Medan to Kuala Namutrain train
    2. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane KNO - BKK
    3. Take the bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Nitas Rattanakosinbus bus
    10h 5m
    ฿3,893–6,681

  5. Train, fly to Hat Yai

    1. Take the train from Medan to Kuala Namutrain train
    2. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane KNO - HDY
    10h 48m
    ฿2,493–7,681

  6. Train, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport

    1. Take the train from Medan to Kuala Namutrain train
    2. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane KNO - CNX
    10h 41m
    ฿3,853–11,141

Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration3h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,006Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,219.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between Medan, Indonesia and Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Medan to Thailand. However, you can take the train to Kuala Namu, walk to Kuala-Namu-Airport-KNO airport, fly to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), walk to Srt Don Mueang, take the vehicle to Srt Lak Si, walk to Mrt Kak Si, then take the subway to Mrt Nonthaburi Civic Center. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Medan to Wat Ratchanatdaram via Belawan, Batu Ampar, Batam Centre, Pasir Gudang, Terminal Pasir Gudang, Sungai Kolok, Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2), and Mochit 2 Bus Depot in around 2d 11h.

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