What is the cheapest way to get from Padang Besar to Medan?

The cheapest way to get from Padang Besar to Medan is to tram and car ferry and fly and train which costs Rp650000 - Rp2100000 and takes 9h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Padang Besar to Medan?

The fastest way to get from Padang Besar to Medan is to tram and car ferry and fly and train which takes 9h 20m and costs Rp650000 - Rp2100000.

How far is it from Padang Besar to Medan?

The distance between Padang Besar and Medan is 476 km.

How do I travel from Padang Besar to Medan without a car?

The best way to get from Padang Besar to Medan without a car is to train and ferry which takes 38h 23m and costs Rp1200000 - Rp2600000.

How long does it take to get from Padang Besar to Medan?

It takes approximately 9h 20m to get from Padang Besar to Medan, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Padang Besar and Medan?

Medan is 1h behind Padang Besar. It is currently 5:01 PM in Padang Besar and 4:01 PM in Medan.

Where can I stay near Medan?

There are 451+ hotels available in Medan.

Padang Besar to Medan - 5 ways to travel via train, tram, car ferry, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Padang Besar to Medan by tram, car ferry, plane, train, ferry, or bus

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Tram, car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly, train
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1. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram
2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
3. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane PEN - KNO
4. Take the train from Kuala Namu to Medantrain
9h 20m
Rp 680,003–2,021,263
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Jb Sentraltrain Ets
2. Take the ferry from Singapore Harbour Front to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry
3. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Belawanferry
38h 23m
Rp 1,293,071–2,523,253
Tram to Alor Setar, fly, train
1. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Anak Bukittram
2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane AOR - KNO
3. Take the train from Kuala Namu to Medantrain
9h 35m
Rp 1,532,601–6,254,578
Train to Hat Yai, fly
1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
2. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane HDY - KNO
13h 34m
Rp 1,478,460–4,370,850
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Butterworthtrain
2. Take the bus from Butterworth to Terminal Meru Rayabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Singapore Golden Mile Complexbus
4. Take the ferry from Singapore Harbour Front to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry
5. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Belawanferry
40h 12m
Rp 2,004,568–3,084,460

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) flights

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53 minAverage Duration

Rp 614,791Cheapest Price

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Distance: 476.1 km
Duration: 9h 20m

What companies run services between Padang Besar, Perlis, Malaysia and Medan, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Padang Besar to Medan. However, you can take the vehicle to Butterworth, walk to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, take the car ferry to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal, walk to Weld Quay, take the bus to Penang Airport, walk to Penang International Airport (PEN) airport, fly to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO), walk to Kuala Namu, then take the train to Medan. Alternatively, you can take a train from Padang Besar to Medan via Jb Sentral, Johor Bahru, Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore Harbour Front, Tanjung Balai Karimun, and Belawan in around 38h 23m.

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