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How to get fromTanjung Balai to Medanby ferry, plane, train, subway, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Tanjung Balai to Medan by ferry, plane, train, subway, or bus

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  1. Ferry to Hang Nadim International Airport, fly to Kuala Namu International Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Harbour Bay Batamferry ferry
    2. Fly from Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane BTH - KNO
    3. Take the train from Kuala Namu to Medantrain train
    8h 2m
    Rp 1,375,835–2,421,987

  2. Ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Belawanferry ferry KM Kelud
    22h 6m
    Rp 334,842–421,994

  3. Ferry, subway to Singapore Changi Airport, fly to Kuala Namu International Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Singapore Harbour Frontferry ferry
    2. Take the subway from Outram Park to Tanah Merah MRTsubway subway
    3. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane SIN - KNO
    4. Take the train from Kuala Namu to Medantrain train
    10h 11m
    Rp 2,206,950–5,342,622

  4. Ferry, subway to Senai International Airport, fly to Kuala Namu International Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Singapore Harbour Frontferry ferry
    2. Take the subway from Dhoby Ghaut to Kranjisubway subway
    3. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane JHB - KNO
    4. Take the train from Kuala Namu to Medantrain train
    13h 34m
    Rp 1,939,950–5,198,122

  5. Ferry to Hang Nadim International Airport, fly to Silangit Airport, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Harbour Bay Batamferry ferry
    2. Fly from Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH) to Silangit Airport (DTB)plane plane BTH - DTB
    3. Take the bus from Silangit Airport to Parapatbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Parapat to Amplas Stationbus bus
    13h 32m
    Rp 2,053,835–4,731,987

Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration1h 50mAverage Duration
TicketRp 1,041,135Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 776.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 2m

What companies run services between Tanjung Balai, Kepulauan Riau, Indonesia and Medan, Indonesia?

Pelni operates a ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Belawan once daily. Tickets cost Rp 280,000–340,000 and the journey takes 21h 40m.

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