Dumai to Medan by ferry
Medan lies 375 km (233 mi) north-west of Dumai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 375 km (233 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 11 h 22 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Dumai | Medan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 349,389 | 2.5 million |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 26 m (85 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Port | Port of Dumai | Port of Belawan |
Where to book ferries from Dumai to Medan
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Staying in Medan
Our booking partner lists 621 places to stay in Medan. Of the 570 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (367), and 5 are five-star. Across 35 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 13,624 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Medan
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Common questions
How far is Medan from Dumai?
375 km (233 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Dumai; by road roughly 457 km (284 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dumai to Medan by ferry?
About 11 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dumai and Medan?
No, both are on Asia/Jakarta at the moment.
Where can I stay in Medan?
Our booking partner lists 621 places to stay in Medan, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.