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

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There are 3 ways to get from Kuching to Medan by plane, train, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Kuala Namu International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane KCH - KNO
    2. Take the train from Kuala Namu to Medantrain train
    7h 34m
    Rp 1,380,463–5,731,002

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kuching to Pontianakbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Pontianak to Pelabuhan Sri Bayintan Kijangferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Sri Bintan Pura Ferry Terminal to Telaga Punggur Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Batu Ampar to Belawanferry ferry
    3d 21h
    Rp 1,311,499–1,672,226

  3. Fly to Silangit Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Silangit Airport (DTB)plane plane KCH - DTB
    2. Take the bus from Silangit Airport to Parapatbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Parapat to Amplas Stationbus bus
    25h 14m
    Rp 2,958,463–9,541,002

Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) flights

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
TicketRp 1,259,597Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,344.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 34m

What companies run services between Kuching, Malaysia and Medan, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Kuching to Medan. However, you can take the taxi to Kuching International Airport (KCH) airport, fly to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO), walk to Kuala Namu, then take the train to Medan. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kuching to Medan via Kuching, Pontianak, Pontianak, Pelabuhan Sri Bayintan Kijang, Sri Bintan Pura Ferry Terminal, Telaga Punggur Ferry Terminal, Batu Ampar, and Belawan in around 3d 21h.

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