How to travel from Manado to Medan, Indonesia
The distance between Manado and Medan is around 3,630km (2,255 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 30m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Manado to Medan by plane, ferry, train and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Medan → Manado if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Manado (MDC) to Kuala Namu (KNO).
- Duration6h 30m
- Flight time5h 35m
- Typical costIDR 2,621,140($175)
Batik Air
+ 2 othersFerry and Bus
Take a ferry to Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port, Tanjung Priok then Tanjung Balai Karimun and then to Dumai then take the bus to Terminal AKAP BRPS and then to Medan Putra Pelangi.
- Duration6 days 18h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 2,306,605($155)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port then take the train to Jakarta Gambir then take a ferry to Belawan.
- Duration5 days 23h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 1,632,595($110)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Manado and Medan
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Manado to Medan by plane, ferry, train and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around IDR 1,632,595 ($110) and will take around 5 days 23h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 2,621,140 ($175).
The distance between Manado and Medan is around 3,630km (2,255 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,159km (1,342 miles)
It takes around 6h 30m to get from Manado and Medan by plane.
The quickest way to get from Manado to Medan is to fly which takes around 6h 30m and will set you back approx IDR 2,621,140 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Manado and Medan is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around IDR 1,632,595 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Manado and Medan. We recommend that you fly from Manado (MDC) to Kuala Namu (KNO). instead which will take 6h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Manado and Medan. We recommend that you fly from Manado (MDC) to Kuala Namu (KNO). instead which will take 6h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Manado and Medan. Flights depart from Manado (MDC) and arrive at Kuala Namu (KNO) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 5h 35m.
There is no direct flight from Manado to Medan. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 6h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Manado to Medan typically takes around 5h 35m. Flights depart from Manado (MDC) and and arrive into Kuala Namu (KNO).
The closest major airport to Medan is Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP) (HLP) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Medan. Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) (CGK) and Husein Sastranegara International Airport (BDO) (BDO) 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 Medan. We recommend that you fly from Manado (MDC) to Kuala Namu (KNO). instead which will take 6h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Manado to Medan is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around IDR 2,621,140 ($175).
Compare travel optionsbetween Manado and Medan
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 6h 30m | IDR 2,621,140($175) | every 3 hours | 3,630km (2,255 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 6 days 18h | IDR 2,306,605($155) | once a week | 5,364km (3,333 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 5 days 23h | IDR 1,632,595($110) | once a week | 4,931km (3,064 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Manado and Medan
Airlines
Batik Air
Citilink Indonesia
Lion Mentari Airlines
Train operators
Kereta API
Ferry operators
Pelni
Batam Jet
Bus companies
Yanti Group
Putra Pelangi
Airports near Medan
The following major airports near Medan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)
- Distance
- 19km (12 miles) from Medan
Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK)
- Distance
- 32km (20 miles) from Medan
Husein Sastranegara International Airport (BDO)
- Distance
- 113km (70 miles) from Medan