How to get fromManado to Medanby plane, car, ferry, train or bus

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

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Fly to Kuala Namu International Airport
best
1. Fly from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane MDC - KNO
10h 9m
Rp 3,136,758–4,179,351
Drive, ferry, train
cheapest
1. Drive from Manado to Bitungcar
2. Take the ferry from Bitung to Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Portferry
3. Take the train from Surabaya Pasar Turi to Jakarta Gambirtrain
4. Take the ferry from Port of Tanjung Priok to Belawanferry
6d 14h
Rp 1,786,126–2,357,181
Fly to Silangit Airport, bus
1. Fly from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Silangit Airport (DTB)plane MDC - DTB
2. Take the bus from Silangit Airport to Parapatbus
3. Take the bus from Parapat to Amplas Stationbus
17h 7m
Rp 3,993,758–14,459,351

Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) flights

43Weekly Planes

8h 46mAverage Duration

Rp 4,174,292Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,956.9 km
Duration: 10h 9m

What companies run services between Manado, Indonesia and Medan, Indonesia?

Batik Air, Garuda Indonesia, and three other airlines fly from Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) every 4 hours.

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Medan(opens in a new window), Indonesia(opens in a new window)

Medan is the capital and largest city of the Indonesian province of North Sumatra. The nearby Strait of Malacca, Port of Belawan, and Kualanamu International Airport make Medan a regional hub and multicultural metropolis, acting as a financial centre for Sumatra and a gateway to the western part of Indonesia. About 60% of the economy in North Sumatra is backed by trading, agriculture, and processing industries, including exports from its 4 million acres of palm oil plantations. The National Development Planning Agency listed Medan as one of the four main central cities in Indonesia, alongside Jakarta, Surabaya, and Makassar.

Things to do in Medan

Maimun Palace(Opens in a new window)

Maimun Palace or Maimoon Palace (Indonesian: Istana Maimun) is an istana (royal palace) of the Sultanate of Deli and a well-known landmark in Medan, the capital city of North Sumatra, Indonesia. Today, it serves as a museum.

Places to stay in Medan

JW Marriott Hotel Medan(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

Cambridge Hotel Medan(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

AIHO Hotel Medan(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

Aryaduta Medan(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

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