How to travel from Manado to Langsa, Indonesia

The distance between Manado and Langsa is around 3,160km (1,963 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 8h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Manado to Langsa by plane, taxi, bus and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out LangsaManado if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Taxi

Fly from Manado (MDC) to Kuala Namu (KNO) then take a taxi to Langsa.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Flight time4h 50m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 6,829,945($455)
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3 similiar routes

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Ferry, Bus and Taxi

Take a ferry to Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port then take the bus to Jakarta then take a ferry to Belawan then take a taxi to Langsa.

  • Duration6 days 3h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 2,576,210($170)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Manado and Langsa

There are several options for getting from Manado to Langsa by plane, taxi, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take a taxi which costs around IDR 2,576,210 ($170) and will take around 6 days 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 8h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 6,829,945 ($455).

The distance between Manado and Langsa is around 3,160km (1,963 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,002km (1,865 miles)

It takes around 8h 25m to get from Manado and Langsa by plane and taxi.

The quickest way to get from Manado to Langsa is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 8h 25m and will set you back approx IDR 6,829,945 ($455).

The cheapest way to travel between Manado and Langsa is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take a taxi which will typically cost around IDR 2,576,210 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Manado and Langsa. We recommend that you fly from Manado (MDC) to Kuala Namu (KNO) then take a taxi to Langsa. instead which will take 8h 25m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Manado and Langsa. We recommend that you fly from Manado (MDC) to Kuala Namu (KNO) then take a taxi to Langsa. instead which will take 8h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Manado to Langsa. We recommend that you fly from Manado (MDC) to Kuala Namu (KNO) then take a taxi to Langsa. instead which will take 8h 25m.

The closest major airport to Langsa is Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) (KNO) which is approximately 137km (85 miles) from Langsa. Malikus Saleh Airport (LSW) (LSW) and Silangit Airport (DTB) (DTB) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Manado to Langsa. We recommend that you fly from Manado (MDC) to Kuala Namu (KNO) then take a taxi to Langsa. instead which will take 8h 25m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Manado to Langsa is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 8h 25m and will usually cost around IDR 6,829,945 ($455).

How do I get from Manado to Langsa

Compare travel optionsbetween Manado and Langsa

Transport options from Manado to Langsa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi + 3 similar
8h 25m
IDR 6,829,945($455)
twice daily3,160km (1,963 miles)
Fly to Lhok Seumawe (LSW), Taxi8h 55m
IDR 9,166,510($610)
on demand3,985km (2,476 miles)
Fly to Banda Aceh (BTJ), Taxi12h 20m
IDR 13,135,665($875)
on demand4,441km (2,760 miles)
Plane, Bus and Taxi15h 45m
IDR 9,331,265($625)
twice daily3,897km (2,421 miles)
Ferry, Bus and Taxi
6 days 3h
IDR 2,576,210($170)
once a week5,205km (3,234 miles)

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Airports near Langsa

The following major airports near Langsa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.

KNO
Kualanamu International Airport (KNO)
International Airport
Distance
137km (85 miles) from Langsa
LSW
Malikus Saleh Airport (LSW)
Domestic Airport
Distance
141km (87 miles) from Langsa
DTB
Silangit Airport (DTB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
271km (169 miles) from Langsa