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How to get fromTanjungbalai to Bukit Lawangby train, taxi, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Tanjungbalai to Bukit Lawang by train, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Tanjung Balai to Medantrain train Putri Deli
    2. Take the taxi from Medan to Bukit Lawangtaxi taxi
    5h 23m
    Rp 656,098–1,020,000

  2. Drive 257.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tanjungbalai to Bukit Lawangcar car 257.2 km
    3h 25m
    Rp 506,361–731,410

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Tanjungbalai to Bukit Lawangtaxi taxi 257.2 km
    3h 25m
    Rp 1,600,000–2,000,000

  4. Train, taxi via Kisaran

    1. Take the train from Kisaran to Medan Stationtrain train Sribilah Utama / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Medan Station to Bukit Lawangtaxi taxi
    5h 28m
    Rp 652,639–1,340,000

  5. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Tanjung Balai to Batang Kuistrain train
    2. Take the bus from Kuala Namu Airport to Binjaibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Binjai to Bukit Lawangtaxi taxi
    8h 15m
    Rp 556,811–920,000

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 261.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Tanjungbalai, Indonesia and Bukit Lawang, North Sumatra, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Tanjungbalai to Bukit Lawang. However, you can take the train to Medan then take the taxi to Bukit Lawang. Alternatively, you can drive from Tanjungbalai to Bukit Lawang in around 3h 25m.

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