Medan to Banda Aceh

Medan to Banda Aceh

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Medan to Banda Aceh Schedule

Medan to Banda Aceh Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Garuda Indonesia Economy 06:00 - 10:20IDR 5,545,312
Thai Lion Air Economy #JT21008:30 - 09:35IDR 648,282
Lion Air Economy #IW221210:40 - 12:00$ 109.47
Lion Air Economy #JT30612:30 - 13:40IDR 503,708
Citilink Economy #QG194614:30 - 15:25IDR 609,328
Wings Air Economy #IW121816:40 - 18:00IDR 1,404,310
Armada Indah Sumatera Executive 19:30 - 07:30IDR 262,500
PMTOH Executive 20:00 - 08:30IDR 242,000

Transportation from Medan to Banda Aceh

Facts about the transport from Medan to Banda Aceh

Cheapest Transport$17
Fastest Transport1h
Earliest Departure1:20 PM
Latest Departure8:15 PM
Departures per day7
Distance600 kilometers
Transport CompaniesArmada Indah Sumatera, Citilink, Harapan Indah, Indonesia AirAsia, Pt Aceh Transport

Medan to Banda Aceh Destination Reviews

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How to get from Medan to Banda Aceh

Travelling between Medan and Banda Aceh is possible by Flight and bus. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 43.76 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 16.31.

How long does it take to get from Medan to Banda Aceh?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 12 hours to travel between Medan and Banda Aceh depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Medan and Banda Aceh. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h. Bus does a much slower job and take about 12h to reach Banda Aceh.

How much does it cost to get from Medan to Banda Aceh?

Travelling between Medan and Banda Aceh can be as cheap as USD 16.31 if you opt for a Pt Aceh Transport bus and as expensive as USD 43.76 if you buy a Citilink flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Medan and Banda Aceh ?

  • 5 from Medan to Aceh starting from 18:30 Kota Medan until 20:15 Kota Medan
  • 2 from Medan to Aceh starting from 13:20 Kualanamu Airport until 15:00 Kualanamu Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Medan to Banda Aceh.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Medan to Aceh, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 36.91.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Medan and Aceh

Citilink, Indonesia AirAsia

Bus

Travelling from Medan to Aceh overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Medan and Aceh

Armada Indah Sumatera, Harapan Indah, Pt Aceh Transport

What is the most popular transport to get from Medan to Banda Aceh?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 97% opted for a bus
  • 3% decided to fly