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How to get fromDumai to Sumatraby ferry, car ferry, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Dumai to Sumatra by ferry, car ferry, car, or taxi

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  1. Ferry, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Dumai to Melakaferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Jeti Shahbandar, Malaka to Bengkalisferry ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Bengkalis to Sungai Pakningcarferry car ferry
    7h 30m
    Rp 1,007,000–1,410,000
  2. Drive 103.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dumai to Sungai Pakningcar car 103.6 km
    2h 18m
    Rp 204,578–295,502
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dumai to Sungai Pakningtaxi taxi 103.6 km
    2h 18m
    Rp 470,000–600,000
  4. Ferry, car ferry via Muar

    1. Take the ferry from Dumai to Muarferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Muar to Bengkalisferry ferry
    3. Take the car ferry from Bengkalis to Sungai Pakningcarferry car ferry
    9h 30m
    Rp 1,017,008–1,220,008

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Dumai, Indonesia and Sumatra, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Dumai to Sumatra. However, you can take the ferry to Melaka, take the ferry to Bengkalis, walk to Bengkalis, then take the car ferry to Sungai Pakning. Alternatively, you can drive from Dumai to Sungai Pakning in around 2h 18m.

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