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

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

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  1. Fly from Kuching International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane KCH - KNO
    2. Take the train from Kuala Namu to Medantrain train
    7h 28m
    Rp 1,579,673–6,230,068

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kuching to Pontianakbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Pontianak to Pelabuhan Sri Bayintan Kijangferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Sri Bintan Pura Ferry Terminal to Telaga Punggur Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Batu Ampar to Belawanferry ferry
    3d 21h
    Rp 1,310,703–1,661,285

  3. Fly from Bintulu Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bintulu Airport (BTU) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane BTU - KNO
    2. Take the train from Kuala Namu to Medantrain train
    8h
    Rp 3,121,473–11,161,286

  4. Fly from Sibu Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sibu Airport (SBW) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane SBW - KNO
    2. Take the train from Kuala Namu to Medantrain train
    8h 7m
    Rp 2,125,573–8,284,313

  5. Fly from Miri Airport, train

    1. Fly from Miri Airport (MYY) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane MYY - KNO
    2. Take the train from Kuala Namu to Medantrain train
    8h 35m
    Rp 2,610,998–8,767,088

  6. Drive to Brunei International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Limbang to Brunei International Airport (BWN)car car
    2. Fly from Brunei International Airport (BWN) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane BWN - KNO
    9h 53m
    Rp 2,769,658–9,107,840

Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) flights

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
TicketRp 1,402,702Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,344.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between Sarawak, Malaysia and Medan, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Sarawak to Medan. However, you can take the taxi to Kuching International Airport (KCH) 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 Kuching to Medan via Kuching, Pontianak, Pontianak, Pelabuhan Sri Bayintan Kijang, Sri Bintan Pura Ferry Terminal, Telaga Punggur Ferry Terminal, Batu Ampar, and Belawan in around 3d 21h.

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