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How to get fromMedan to Sabangby train, plane, ferry, bus, or taxi

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

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  1. Train to Kuala Namu International Airport, fly, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Medan to Kuala Namutrain train
    2. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Banda Aceh International Airport (BTJ)plane plane KNO - BTJ
    3. Take the ferry from Banda Aceh to Balohan Sabangferry ferry
    7h 51m
    Rp 1,524,782–2,378,782

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Medan Putra Pelangi to Bandah Aceh Terminal Batohbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Banda Aceh to Balohan Sabangferry ferry
    14h 46m
    Rp 432,409–552,883

  3. Taxi to Lhok Seumawe, fly, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Medan to Lhok Seumawe (LSW)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Lhok Seumawe (LSW) to Banda Aceh International Airport (BTJ)plane plane LSW - BTJ
    3. Take the ferry from Banda Aceh to Balohan Sabangferry ferry
    15h 2m
    Rp 4,661,215–8,549,566

Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Banda Aceh International Airport (BTJ) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration1h 33mAverage Duration
TicketRp 1,288,262Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 536.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 51m

What companies run services between Medan, Indonesia and Sabang, Aceh, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Medan to Sabang. However, you can take the train to Kuala Namu, walk to Kuala-Namu-Airport-KNO airport, fly to Banda Aceh International Airport (BTJ), drive to Uleelheue, take the ferry to Balohan Sabang, then drive to Sabang. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Medan Putra Pelangi to Sabang via Bandah Aceh Terminal Batoh, Banda Aceh, and Balohan Sabang in around 14h 46m.

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