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Medan to Barus

Rome2Rio compared 4 ways to get from Medan to Barus. The best route is Bus, taxi via Parapat, a distance of 177.411 km.

  1. Bus, taxi via Parapat

    best
    1. Take the bus from Amplas Station to Parapatbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Parapat to Barustaxi taxi
    7h 42m
    Rp 1,298,281–1,621,605

  2. Drive 263.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Medan to Baruscar car 263.9 km
    4h 40m
    Rp 526,099–759,921

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Medan to Barustaxi taxi 263.9 km
    4h 40m
    Rp 1,700,000–2,100,000

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Medan to Sibolgabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Sibolga to Barustaxi taxi
    12h 22m
    Rp 924,940–1,314,929

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 357.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Medan to Barus. However, you can take the taxi to Amplas Station, take the bus to Parapat, then take the taxi to Barus. Alternatively, you can drive from Medan to Barus in around 4h 40m.

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