Facts about the transport from Medan to Pekanbaru
| Cheapest Transport | $18 |
| Fastest Transport | 1h 35m |
| Earliest Departure | 7:00 AM |
| Latest Departure | 7:30 PM |
| Departures per day | 8 |
| Distance | 875 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Citilink, NPM, Putra Pelangi |
Medan to Pekanbaru
Best Options
$18
$28
Other Options
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Price
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1Transportation from Medan to Pekanbaru
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Buses$ 17.05
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Flights$ 118.78
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Ferries are not available
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Taxis are not available
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Vans are not available
Popular Routes
From Pekanbaru
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How to get from Medan to Pekanbaru
Travelling between Medan and Pekanbaru 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 27.44 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 17.05.
How long does it take to get from Medan to Pekanbaru?
It can take you anywhere between 2 and 18 hours to travel between Medan and Pekanbaru depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Medan and Pekanbaru. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 35m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 17h 30m to reach Pekanbaru.
How much does it cost to get from Medan to Pekanbaru?
Travelling between Medan and Pekanbaru can be as cheap as USD 17.05 if you opt for a NPM bus and as expensive as USD 27.44 if you buy a Putra Pelangi Bus 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 Medan and Pekanbaru ?
- 8 from Medan to Pekanbaru starting from 09:00 Kota Medan until 19:30 Kota Medan
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Medan to Pekanbaru.
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 Medan to Pekanbaru, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 118.78.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 Medan and Pekanbaru
Citilink
Bus
Travelling from Medan to Pekanbaru 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 Medan and Pekanbaru
NPM, Putra Pelangi
What is the most popular transport to get from Medan to Pekanbaru?
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