Medan to South Tangerang by train
South Tangerang lies 1,416 km (880 mi) south-east of Medan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 20 h 21 min at the speeds typical of Indonesia rail, over roughly 1,727 km (1,073 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Medan | South Tangerang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 2.5 million | 1.4 million |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) | 39 m (128 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Stations on record | Medan railway station, Bandar Khalipah railway station, Pulu Brayan railway station | Serpong railway station, Jurangmangu railway station, Pondok Ranji railway station |
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Staying in South Tangerang
Our booking partner lists 732 places to stay in South Tangerang. Of the 699 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (376). Guests have left 75 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is South Tangerang from Medan?
1,416 km (880 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Medan; by road roughly 1,727 km (1,073 mi).
How long does it take to get from Medan to South Tangerang by train?
About 20 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Medan and South Tangerang?
No, both are on Asia/Jakarta at the moment.
Where can I stay in South Tangerang?
Our booking partner lists 732 places to stay in South Tangerang, 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 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.