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

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There are 8 ways to get from Semarang to Medan by plane, train, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Ahmad Yani to Kuala Namu International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Ahmad Yani (SRG) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane SRG - KNO
    2. Take the train from Kuala Namu to Medantrain train
    8h 7m
    Rp 1,287,805–4,648,678

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Semarang to Jakarta Kampung Rambutan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Tanjung Priok to Belawanferry ferry KM Kelud
    3d 3h
    Rp 916,405–1,307,544

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Semarang to Kota Bandungbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kota Bandung to Bandar Lampungbus bus
    3. Take the train from Tanjung Karang to Kertapatitrain train
    4. Take the bus from Palembang to Terminal AKAP BRPSbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Pekanbaru to Medan Putra Pelangibus bus
    2d 21h
    Rp 1,346,557–2,205,635

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Semarang Tawang to Jakarta Gambirtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Gambir Station to Jakarta Airportbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Tanjung Priok to Belawanferry ferry
    2d 22h
    Rp 1,009,446–1,758,935

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Semarang to Merakcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Merak to Bakauheni Portcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Bakauheni Port to Medancar car
    31h 43m
    Rp 4,512,414–6,943,709

  6. Fly Ahmad Yani to Silangit Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ahmad Yani (SRG) to Silangit Airport (DTB)plane plane SRG - DTB
    2. Take the bus from Silangit Airport to Parapatbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Parapat to Amplas Stationbus bus
    13h 32m
    Rp 2,388,805–5,158,678

  7. Train to Adisumarmo International Airport, fly to Kuala Namu International Airport

    1. Take the train from Semarang Poncol Station to Solobalapantrain train
    2. Fly from Adisumarmo International Airport (SOC) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane SOC - KNO
    12h 20m
    Rp 1,891,323–3,692,001

  8. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Semarang Tawang to Pasar Senentrain train Menoreh / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Tanjung Priok to Belawanferry ferry KM Kelud
    3d
    Rp 989,093–1,262,201

Ahmad Yani (SRG) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) flights

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
TicketRp 1,268,764Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,786.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Semarang to Medan. However, you can take the taxi to Ahmad Yani (SRG) airport, fly to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO), walk to Kuala Namu, then take the train to Medan. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Semarang to Medan Putra Pelangi via Kota Bandung, Bandar Lampung, Tanjung Karang, Kertapati, Palembang, Terminal AKAP BRPS, and Pekanbaru in around 2d 21h.

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