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How to get fromMedan to Bandarby train, bus, car or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Medan to Bandar by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Medan Station to Rantau Prapattrain train Sribilah Utama
    5h 23m
    Rp 227,798–400,573
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Medan to Rantau Prapatbus bus
    6h 32m
    Rp 214,495–268,495
  3. Drive 272.8 km

    1. Drive from Medan to Bandarcar car 272.8 km
    3h 41m
    Rp 506,698–731,897
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Medan to Bandartaxi taxi 272.8 km
    3h 41m
    Rp 1,100,000–1,400,000

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Medan, Indonesia and Bandar, North Sumatra, Indonesia?

Kereta API operates a train from Medan Station to Rantau Prapat 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rp 160,000–330,000 and the journey takes 5h. Alternatively, Batang pane baru operates a bus from Medan to Rantau Prapat 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rp 100,000–130,000 and the journey takes 6h.

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