There are 4 ways to get from Sumatera Barat to North Sumatra by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Minangkabau International Airport
best- Fly from Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane PDG - KNO
2h 57mRp 1,207,578–2,745,740Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Padang to Medanbus
21hRp 200,000–320,000Drive 726.4 km
- Drive from Padang to Medancar 726.4 km
11h 24mRp 1,441,238–2,081,789Bus to Simpang Tiga Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Aur Kuning bus terminal to Terminal AKAP BRPSbus
- Fly from Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane PKU - KNO
8h 24mRp 1,200,000–3,270,000
Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sumatera Barat to North Sumatra is to bus which costs Rp200000 - Rp320000 and takes 21h.
The fastest way to get from Sumatera Barat to North Sumatra is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs Rp1200000 - Rp2800000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Padang and arriving at Medan. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21h.
The distance between Sumatera Barat and North Sumatra is 542 km. The road distance is 726.4 km.
The best way to get from Sumatera Barat to North Sumatra without a car is to bus which takes 21h and costs Rp200000 - Rp320000.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Sumatera Barat to North Sumatra, including transfers.
Sumatera Barat to North Sumatra bus services, operated by A.L.S, depart from Padang station.
The best way to get from Sumatera Barat to North Sumatra is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs Rp1200000 - Rp2800000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rp200000 - Rp320000 and takes 21h.
Sumatera Barat to North Sumatra bus services, operated by A.L.S, arrive at Medan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sumatera Barat to North Sumatra is 726 km. It takes approximately 11h 24m to drive from Sumatera Barat to North Sumatra.
What companies run services between Sumatera Barat, Indonesia and North Sumatra, Indonesia?
Super Air Jet flies from Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) once daily. Alternatively, A.L.S operates a bus from Padang to Medan 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rp 200,000–320,000 and the journey takes 21h.
- Website
- superairjet.com
Flights from Minangkabau International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rp 1,200,000–1,600,000
Flights from Simpang Tiga Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rp 850,000–2,900,000
- Website
- traveloka.com
Bus from Padang to Medan
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rp 200,000–320,000
- Schedules at
- traveloka.com
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