Medan to Tanjung Pinang by bus
Tanjung Pinang lies 708 km (440 mi) south-east of Medan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 12 h 58 min including stops, over roughly 864 km (537 mi) of road.
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| Medan | Tanjung Pinang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 2.5 million | 227,663 |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) | 39 m (128 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
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Common questions
How far is Tanjung Pinang from Medan?
708 km (440 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Medan; by road roughly 864 km (537 mi).
How long does it take to get from Medan to Tanjung Pinang by bus?
About 12 h 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Medan and Tanjung Pinang?
No, both are on Asia/Jakarta at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.