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 Rp500000 - Rp1600000 and takes 9h 26m.

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 26m and costs Rp500000 - Rp1600000.

How far is it from Padang Besar to Medan?

The distance between Padang Besar and Medan is 481 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 Minivan and bus and ferry which takes 40h 59m and costs Rp2100000 - Rp3000000.

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

It takes approximately 9h 26m to get from Padang Besar to Medan, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Medan?

There are 452+ 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 26m
Rp 519,401–1,545,779
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 29m
Rp 1,364,001–2,768,779
Train to Alor Setar, fly, train
1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Anak Bukittrain
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 46m
Rp 1,414,611–6,267,277
Bus to Hat Yai, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Padang Besar Immigration Checkpoint to Hat Yai Airportbus
2. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane HDY - KNO
3. Take the train from Kuala Namu to Medantrain
10h 25m
Rp 2,161,142–4,909,142
Minivan, bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal 1 to Golden Mile Towerbus
3. Take the ferry from Singapore Harbour Front to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry
4. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Belawanferry
40h 59m
Rp 2,109,806–2,964,806

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

43Weekly Planes

54 minAverage Duration

Rp 406,477Cheapest Price

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Distance: 481.4 km
Duration: 9h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Padang Besar to Medan. However, you can drive to Padang Besar, 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 vehicle from Padang Besar to Medan via Padang Besar, Jb Sentral, Johor Bahru, Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore Harbour Front, Tanjung Balai Karimun, and Belawan in around 38h 29m.

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