What is the cheapest way to get from Medan to George Town?

The cheapest way to get from Medan to George Town is to train and fly which costs RM 150 - RM 390 and takes 6h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Medan to George Town?

The fastest way to get from Medan to George Town is to train and fly which takes 6h 7m and costs RM 150 - RM 390.

How far is it from Medan to George Town?

The distance between Medan and George Town is 304 km.

How do I travel from Medan to George Town without a car?

The best way to get from Medan to George Town without a car is to ferry and bus and car ferry which takes 36h 13m and costs RM 280 - RM 340.

How long does it take to get from Medan to George Town?

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Medan to George Town, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Medan and George Town?

George Town is 1h ahead of Medan. It is currently 3:28 AM in Medan and 4:28 AM in George Town.

Where can I stay near George Town?

There are 2564+ hotels available in George Town.

Medan to George Town - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, fly
best
1. Take the train from Medan to Kuala Namutrain
2. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane KNO - PEN
6h 7m
RM 152–389
Ferry, bus, car ferry
1. Take the ferry from Belawan to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry
2. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Singapore Harbour Frontferry
3. Take the bus from Golden Mile Tower Singapore to Butterworth Bus Terminalbus
4. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
36h 13m
RM 286–340
Ferry, bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the ferry from Belawan to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry
2. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Singapore Harbour Frontferry
3. Take the bus from Concorde Shopping Centre to Sungai Siputbus
4. Take the train from Sungai Siput to Butterworthtrain
5. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
37h 28m
RM 367–482

Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

49Weekly Planes

50 minAverage Duration

RM 130Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Medan to George Town.

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Distance: 304 km
Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Medan, Indonesia and George Town, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Medan to George Town. However, you can take the train to Kuala Namu, walk to Kuala-Namu-Airport-KNO airport, fly to Penang International Airport (PEN), walk to (M1) Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Pulau Pinang, then take the bus to Komtar Utara. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Medan to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal via Belawan, Tanjung Balai Karimun, Singapore Harbour Front, Harbourfront Stn Exit A, Golden Mile Tower Singapore, Butterworth Bus Terminal, and Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal in around 36h 13m.

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