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How to get fromThailand to Medanby plane, train, bus, ferry, car ferry, or tram

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

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  1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane DMK - KNO
    2. Take the train from Kuala Namu to Medantrain train
    8h 5m
    Rp 2,051,464–4,582,891

  2. Train, car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Butterworthtrain train
    3. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    4. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane PEN - KNO
    5. Take the train from Kuala Namu to Medantrain train
    10h 45m
    Rp 848,592–2,609,146

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Sungai Kolokbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rantau Panjang to Terminal Pasir Gudangbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pasir Gudang to Batam Centreferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Batu Ampar to Belawanferry ferry
    2d 20h
    Rp 1,512,817–6,810,138

  4. Fly from Hat Yai, train

    1. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane HDY - KNO
    2. Take the train from Kuala Namu to Medantrain train
    11h 12m
    Rp 1,572,274–4,397,274

  5. Bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from ก่อนอนุสาวรีย์ประชาธิปไตย;Before Democracy Monument to สนามบินสุวรรณภูมิbus bus
    2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane BKK - KNO
    3. Take the train from Kuala Namu to Medantrain train
    11h 1m
    Rp 1,372,274–4,897,274

  6. Train, tram to Alor Setar, fly

    1. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Anak Bukittram tram
    3. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane AOR - KNO
    4. Take the train from Kuala Namu to Medantrain train
    11h 15m
    Rp 1,540,819–6,718,873

  7. Fly from Udon Thani International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane UTH - KNO
    2. Take the train from Kuala Namu to Medantrain train
    7h 58m
    Rp 2,512,007–9,150,099

Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration2h 56mAverage Duration
TicketRp 1,324,514Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,222.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Thailand and Medan, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Thailand to Medan. However, you can take the subway to MRT หลักสี่;Mrt Kak Si, walk to ไอทีสแควร์ หลักสี่;It Square Laksi, take the bus to ตลาดใหม่ดอนเมือง, walk to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) 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 Democracy Monument to Medan via Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal, Rantau Panjang, Terminal Pasir Gudang, Pasir Gudang, Batam Centre, Batu Ampar, and Belawan in around 2d 20h.

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