Rome2Rio

How to get fromSumatra to Dumaiby car ferry, ferry, car or taxi

Find Transport to Dumai

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Sumatra to Dumai by car ferry, ferry, car, or taxi

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

  1. Car ferry, ferry

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Sungai Pakning to Bengkaliscarferry car ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Bengkalis to Jeti Shahbandar, Malakaferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Melaka to Dumaiferry ferry
    7h 30m
    Rp 1,007,001–1,456,289
  2. Drive 103.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sungai Pakning to Dumaicar car 103.5 km
    2h 20m
    Rp 193,678–279,757
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sungai Pakning to Dumaitaxi taxi 103.5 km
    2h 20m
    Rp 470,000–600,000
  4. Car ferry, ferry via Muar

    1. Take the car ferry from Sungai Pakning to Bengkaliscarferry car ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Bengkalis to Muarferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Muar to Dumaiferry ferry
    9h 30m
    Rp 990,384–1,239,672

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Sumatra, Indonesia and Dumai, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Sumatra to Dumai. However, you can take the car ferry to Bengkalis, walk to Bengkalis, take the ferry to Jeti Shahbandar, Malaka, then take the ferry to Dumai. Alternatively, you can drive from Sungai Pakning to Dumai in around 2h 20m.

Ferry operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to travel India's Golden Triangle, How to get from Florence to Rome, and How to get from Stansted Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.