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How to get fromPekanbaru to Bukit Lawangby plane, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Pekanbaru to Bukit Lawang by plane, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane PKU - KNO
    2. Take the bus from Kuala Namu Airport to Binjaibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Binjai to Bukit Lawangtaxi taxi
    6h 3m
    Rp 1,536,816–3,878,014

  2. Bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pekanbaru to Medan Putra Pelangibus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Medan Putra Pelangi to Bukit Lawangtaxi taxi
    16h 24m
    Rp 821,089–1,120,378

  3. Drive 697.4 km

    1. Drive from Pekanbaru to Bukit Lawangcar car 697.4 km
    9h 43m
    Rp 1,376,305–1,987,995

Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
TicketRp 920,159Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 582.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Pekanbaru, Indonesia and Bukit Lawang, North Sumatra, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Pekanbaru to Bukit Lawang. However, you can take the bus to Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport, walk to Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU) airport, fly to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO), walk to Kuala Namu Airport, take the bus to Binjai, then take the taxi to Bukit Lawang. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Pekanbaru, take the bus to Medan Putra Pelangi, then take the taxi to Bukit Lawang.

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