What is the cheapest way to get from Semarang to Medan?

The cheapest way to get from Semarang to Medan is to train and ferry which costs Rp900000 - Rp1200000 and takes 3 days 0h.

What is the fastest way to get from Semarang to Medan?

The fastest way to get from Semarang to Medan is to fly and train which takes 8h 22m and costs Rp1900000 - Rp3900000.

How far is it from Semarang to Medan?

The distance between Semarang and Medan is 1786 km.

How do I travel from Semarang to Medan without a car?

The best way to get from Semarang to Medan without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 2 days 22h and costs Rp950000 - Rp1700000.

How long does it take to get from Semarang to Medan?

It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Semarang to Medan, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Medan?

There are 499+ hotels available in Medan.

Semarang to Medan - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Semarang to Medan by plane, train, bus, ferry, car, 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.

Fly from Ahmad Yani, train
best
1. Fly from Ahmad Yani (SRG) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane SRG - KNO
2. Take the train from Kuala Namu to Medantrain
8h 22m
Rp 1,975,983–3,807,526
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Semarang to Terminal Kampung Rambutanbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Kampung Rambutan to Soekarno-Hatta International Airportbus
3. Take the ferry from Port of Tanjung Priok to Belawanferry
3d 2h
Rp 870,309–1,734,108
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Semarang Tawang to Jakarta Gambirtrain
2. Take the bus from Gambir Station to Jakarta Airportbus
3. Take the ferry from Port of Tanjung Priok to Belawanferry
2d 22h
Rp 949,455–1,688,937
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Semarang to Merakcar
2. Take the car ferry from Merak to Bakauheni Portcarferry
3. Drive from Bakauheni Port to Medancar
29h 39m
Rp 4,132,617–6,428,447
Train to Adisumarmo International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Semarang Poncol Station to Solobalapantrain
2. Fly from Adisumarmo International Airport (SOC) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane SOC - KNO
11h 25m
Rp 2,014,322–2,992,000
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Semarang Tawang to Pasar Senentrain Menoreh / ...
2. Take the ferry from Port of Tanjung Priok to Belawanferry KM Kelud
3d
Rp 929,094–1,192,202
Train, bus, ferry via Cirebon
1. Take the train from Semarang Tawang to Cirebontrain
2. Take the bus from Cirebon to Jakarta Pulogadung Bus Stationbus
3. Take the ferry from Port of Tanjung Priok to Belawanferry
3d 1h
Rp 876,536–1,240,001

Ahmad Yani (SRG) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) flights

60Weekly Planes

5h 49mAverage Duration

Rp 677,174Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Semarang to Medan.

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Distance: 1,786.1 km
Duration: 8h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Semarang to Medan. However, you can take the taxi to Ahmad Yani (SRG) airport, fly to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO), walk to Kuala Namu, then take the train to Medan. Alternatively, you can take a train from Semarang Tawang to Medan via Jakarta Gambir, Gambir Station, Jakarta Airport, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Jakarta Tanjung Priok Bus Station, Port of Tanjung Priok, and Belawan in around 2d 22h.

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