Trains to Medan
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists 8 railway stations in Medan: Medan railway station, Bandar Khalipah railway station, Pulu Brayan railway station, Medan Pasar railway station, Helvetia railway station, Belawan railway station, Titi Papan railway station, Kampung Besar railway station. Which one a service uses is set by the operator, so check the station name on the ticket, not just the city.
Rail routes from Medan
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medan to Pematangsiantar | Indonesia | 82 km (51 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Medan to Tanjungbalai | Indonesia | 143 km (89 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Medan to Pekanbaru | Indonesia | 460 km (286 mi) | about 6 h 37 min |
| Medan to Bukittinggi | Indonesia | 472 km (294 mi) | about 6 h 47 min |
| Medan to Payakumbuh | Indonesia | 476 km (296 mi) | about 6 h 50 min |
| Medan to Padang | Indonesia | 538 km (334 mi) | about 7 h 44 min |
| Medan to Batam | Indonesia | 654 km (406 mi) | about 9 h 24 min |
| Medan to Jambi City | Indonesia | 797 km (495 mi) | about 11 h 27 min |
| Medan to Lubuklinggau | Indonesia | 896 km (557 mi) | about 12 h 52 min |
| Medan to Palembang | Indonesia | 989 km (615 mi) | about 14 h 13 min |
| Medan to Prabumulih | Indonesia | 996 km (619 mi) | about 14 h 19 min |
| Medan to Bandar Lampung | Indonesia | 1,241 km (771 mi) | about 17 h 51 min |
| Medan to Jakarta | Indonesia | 1,418 km (881 mi) | about 20 h 23 min |
| Medan to Bekasi | Indonesia | 1,430 km (889 mi) | about 20 h 34 min |
| Medan to Depok | Indonesia | 1,432 km (890 mi) | about 20 h 35 min |
| Medan to Tangerang | Indonesia | 1,400 km (870 mi) | about 20 h 7 min |
| Medan to South Tangerang | Indonesia | 1,416 km (880 mi) | about 20 h 21 min |
| Medan to Bogor | Indonesia | 1,447 km (899 mi) | about 20 h 48 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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Common questions
Which railway stations does Medan have?
Medan railway station, Bandar Khalipah railway station, Pulu Brayan railway station, Medan Pasar railway station, Helvetia railway station, Belawan railway station and others.
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
- 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.