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How to get fromVientiane to Medanby plane, train, bus, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Vientiane to Medan by plane, train, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane VTE - KNO
    2. Take the train from Kuala Namu to Medantrain train
    8h 10m
    Rp 2,453,526–8,188,789

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Nong Khai to Rangsittrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Sungai Kolokbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rantau Panjang to Terminal Pasir Gudangbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Pasir Gudang to Batam Centreferry ferry
    5. Take the ferry from Batu Ampar to Belawanferry ferry
    2d 22h
    Rp 1,705,296–8,027,229

  3. Bus, ferry via Nongkhai Bus Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Nongkhai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Sungai Kolokbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rantau Panjang to Terminal Pasir Gudangbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Pasir Gudang to Batam Centreferry ferry
    5. Take the ferry from Batu Ampar to Belawanferry ferry
    2d 20h
    Rp 1,972,980–7,800,046

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Vientiane Any Hotels to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Sungai Kolokbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rantau Panjang to Terminal Pasir Gudangbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Pasir Gudang to Batam Centreferry ferry
    5. Take the ferry from Batu Ampar to Belawanferry ferry
    3d 1h
    Rp 2,233,705–8,041,928

Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration6h 2mAverage Duration
TicketRp 2,413,525Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,684.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 10m

What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Medan, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Vientiane to Medan. However, you can fly to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO), walk to Kuala Namu, then take the train to Medan. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Medan via Nongkhai Bus Terminal, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, Rantau Panjang, Terminal Pasir Gudang, Pasir Gudang, Batam Centre, Batu Ampar, and Belawan in around 2d 20h.

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