Facts about the transport from Kota Pekanbaru to Medan
| Cheapest Transport | $20 |
| Fastest Transport | 1h 30m |
| Earliest Departure | 3:50 PM |
| Latest Departure | 8:00 PM |
| Departures per day | 3 |
| Distance | 750 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Citilink, NPM |
Kota Pekanbaru to Medan
Best Options
$20
$113
Other Options
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Transportation from Kota Pekanbaru to Medan
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Buses$ 19.49
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Flights$ 112.17
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Ferries are not available
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How to get from Kota Pekanbaru to Medan
Travelling between Kota Pekanbaru 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 112.17 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 19.49.
How long does it take to get from Kota Pekanbaru to Medan?
It can take you anywhere between 2 and 15 hours to travel between Kota Pekanbaru and Medan depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Kota Pekanbaru and Medan. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 30m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 15h to reach Medan.
How much does it cost to get from Kota Pekanbaru to Medan?
Travelling between Kota Pekanbaru and Medan can be as cheap as USD 19.49 if you opt for a NPM bus and as expensive as USD 112.17 if you buy a Citilink 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 Kota Pekanbaru and Medan ?
- 2 from Pekanbaru to Medan starting from 19:00 Kota Pekanbaru until 20:00 Kota Pekanbaru
- 1 from Pekanbaru to Medan starting from 15:50 Pekanbaru Airport until 15:50 Pekanbaru Airport
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Kota Pekanbaru 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 Pekanbaru to Medan, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 112.17.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 Pekanbaru and Medan
Citilink
Bus
Travelling from Pekanbaru 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 Pekanbaru and Medan
NPM
What is the most popular transport to get from Kota Pekanbaru to Medan?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
- 100% opted for a bus