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How to get fromSurabaya to Medanby plane, train, bus, ferry, car, car ferry, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Surabaya to Medan by plane, train, bus, ferry, car, car ferry, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Juanda International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Juanda International Airport (SUB) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane SUB - KNO
    2. Take the train from Kuala Namu to Medantrain train
    7h 5m
    Rp 2,576,191–3,425,953

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Surabaya Kota to DAMRI Bus Station Jakartabus bus Surabaya Kota - Jakarta
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Tanjung Priok to Belawanferry ferry KM Kelud
    3d 3h
    Rp 939,886–1,711,987

  3. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Surabaya Pasar Turi 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
    3d 1h
    Rp 1,063,000–1,845,502

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Surabaya to Merakcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Merak to Bakauheni Portcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Bakauheni Port to Medancar car
    36h 9m
    Rp 4,942,465–7,509,338

  5. Train to Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Gubeng to Lawangtrain train
    2. Fly from Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (MLG) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane MLG - KNO
    11h 29m
    Rp 3,970,465–6,995,000

  6. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Surabaya Pasar Turi to Pasar Senentrain train Gumarang / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Tanjung Priok to Belawanferry ferry KM Kelud
    3d 3h
    Rp 1,043,501–1,348,154

  7. Shuttle, bus, ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Surabaya to Kudusshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Kudus to Jakarta Kampung Rambutan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Tanjung Priok to Belawanferry ferry
    3d 8h
    Rp 1,148,501–1,653,501

Juanda International Airport (SUB) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
TicketRp 1,357,884Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,031.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Surabaya to Medan. However, you can take the taxi to Juanda-International-Airport-SUB airport, fly to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO), walk to Kuala Namu, then take the train to Medan. Alternatively, you can take a train from Surabaya Pasar Turi to Medan via Jakarta Gambir, Gambir Station, Jakarta Airport, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Jakarta Tanjung Priok Bus Station, Port of Tanjung Priok, and Belawan in around 3d 1h.

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