Buses to Medan
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Medan, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medan to Perbaungan | Indonesia | 32 km (20 mi) | about 50 min |
| Medan to Tebingtinggi | Indonesia | 62 km (38 mi) | about 1 h 22 min |
| Medan to Pematangsiantar | Indonesia | 82 km (51 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Medan to Kisaran | Indonesia | 125 km (77 mi) | about 2 h 29 min |
| Medan to Langsa | Indonesia | 125 km (78 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Medan to Subulussalam | Indonesia | 134 km (84 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Medan to Tanjungbalai | Indonesia | 143 km (89 mi) | about 2 h 49 min |
| Medan to Rantauprapat | Indonesia | 210 km (130 mi) | about 4 h 1 min |
| Medan to Lhokseumawe | Indonesia | 244 km (152 mi) | about 4 h 38 min |
| Medan to Padangsidempuan | Indonesia | 254 km (158 mi) | about 4 h 49 min |
| Medan to Gunungsitoli | Indonesia | 281 km (174 mi) | about 5 h 17 min |
| Medan to Dumai | Indonesia | 375 km (233 mi) | about 6 h 59 min |
| Medan to Jakarta | Indonesia | 1,418 km (881 mi) | about 25 h 42 min |
| Medan to Bekasi | Indonesia | 1,430 km (889 mi) | about 25 h 55 min |
| Medan to Depok | Indonesia | 1,432 km (890 mi) | about 25 h 57 min |
| Medan to Tangerang | Indonesia | 1,400 km (870 mi) | about 25 h 22 min |
| Medan to Palembang | Indonesia | 989 km (615 mi) | about 18 h |
| Medan to South Tangerang | Indonesia | 1,416 km (880 mi) | about 25 h 39 min |
| Medan to Batam | Indonesia | 654 km (406 mi) | about 11 h 59 min |
| Medan to Pekanbaru | Indonesia | 460 km (286 mi) | about 8 h 30 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
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Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.