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How to get fromSamarinda to Medanby plane, train, car, ferry, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Samarinda to Medan by plane, train, car, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport (AAP) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane AAP - KNO
    2. Take the train from Kuala Namu to Medantrain train
    9h 18m
    Rp 3,540,029–4,665,034

  2. Bus, ferry via Kijang

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Samarinda to Balikpapanbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Balikpapan to Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Portferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port to Pelabuhan Sri Bayintan Kijangferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Sri Bintan Pura Ferry Terminal to Telaga Punggur Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5. Take the ferry from Batu Ampar to Belawanferry ferry
    6d 1h
    Rp 1,455,000–1,883,000

  3. Drive, ferry, train

    1. Drive from Samarinda to Balikpapancar car
    2. Take the ferry from Balikpapan to Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Portferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Surabaya Pasar Turi to Jakarta Gambirtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Port of Tanjung Priok to Belawanferry ferry
    4d 20h
    Rp 1,730,676–2,251,421

  4. Fly Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport to Silangit Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport (AAP) to Silangit Airport (DTB)plane plane AAP - DTB
    2. Take the bus from Silangit Airport to Parapatbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Parapat to Amplas Stationbus bus
    25h 54m
    Rp 4,418,029–6,375,034

  5. Bus to Sepinggan International Airport, fly to Kuala Namu International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Samarinda to Balikpapanbus bus
    2. Fly from Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane BPN - KNO
    13h 5m
    Rp 3,313,000–6,150,000

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Samarinda to Balikpapanbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Balikpapan to Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Portferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Surabaya to Tanjung Priokferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Port of Tanjung Priok to Belawanferry ferry
    5d 18h
    Rp 1,535,000–1,900,000

Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport (AAP) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration6h 40mAverage Duration
TicketRp 3,500,389Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,155.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Samarinda to Medan. However, you can take the taxi to Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto International Airport (AAP) 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 Samarinda to Medan via Balikpapan, Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port, Surabaya Pasar Turi, Jakarta Gambir, Tanah Abang, Kampung Bandan, Tanjung Priok, Port of Tanjung Priok, and Belawan in around 4d 20h.

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