Jakarta to Medan

Jakarta to Medan

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Jakarta to Medan Schedule

Jakarta to Medan Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Batik Air Indonesia Economy #ID701305:20 - 07:40IDR 2,573,331
Thai Lion Air Economy #ID683007:00 - 09:20IDR 4,219,648
Lion Air Economy #IU89208:45 - 11:05IDR 849,772
Citilink Economy #QG91610:55 - 13:15IDR 2,155,732
Indonesia AirAsia Economy #QZ19212:55 - 15:10IDR 1,214,313
Citilink Economy #QG2215:55 - 18:25IDR 1,996,732
Batik Air Indonesia Economy #ID688017:00 - 19:20IDR 2,371,562
Citilink Economy #QG91218:15 - 20:35IDR 1,713,693

Transportation from Jakarta to Medan

Facts about the transport from Jakarta to Medan

Cheapest Transport$64
Fastest Transport2h 15m
Earliest Departure5:00 AM
Latest Departure7:50 PM
Departures per day39
Distance2100 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBatik Air Indonesia, Citilink, Garuda Indonesia, Hahn Air Technologies, Lion Air, Putra Pelangi, Super Air Jet

How to get from Jakarta to Medan

Travelling between Jakarta and Medan is possible by Flight and bus. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 271.01 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a flight which will set you back mere USD 83.32.

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

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 42 hours to travel between Jakarta and Medan depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Jakarta and Medan. Flight will bring you to your destination in 2h 15m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 1d 18h to reach Medan.

How much does it cost to get from Jakarta to Medan?

Travelling between Jakarta and Medan can be as cheap as USD 83.32 if you opt for a Citilink flight and as expensive as USD 271.01 if you buy a Batik Air Indonesia flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Jakarta and Medan ?

  • 39 from Jakarta to Medan starting from 05:00 Soekarno Hatta Airport until 19:50 Soekarno Hatta Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Jakarta to Medan.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Jakarta to Medan, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 83.32.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Jakarta and Medan

Batik Air Indonesia, Citilink, Garuda Indonesia, Hahn Air Technologies, Lion Air, Super Air Jet

Bus

Travelling from Jakarta to Medan overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Jakarta and Medan

Putra Pelangi

What is the most popular transport to get from Jakarta to Medan?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with flight remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 98% decided to fly
  • 2% opted for a bus