The cheapest and fastest buses from Banda Aceh to Medan
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
15 h 14 m
Average duration
15 h 14 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
431 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Banda Aceh to Medan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Banda Aceh to Medan will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
Of the 17 buses that leave Banda Aceh for Medan on Tue, Jun 02, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 02 the direct buses cover the 431 km distance in an average of 15 h 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 15 h 14 m .
On Tue, Jun 02 the slowest buses will take 15 h 14 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
PT ARMADA INDAH SUMATRA8:00 PM15h58Banda Aceh, Bus Terminal Batoh11:58 AMMedan Sunggal$171One-way0 transfers
PT ARMADA INDAH SUMATRA7:30 PM15h58Banda Aceh, Bus Terminal Batoh11:28 AMMedan Sunggal$171One-way0 transfers
PT. PMTOH9:00 PM15h58Banda Aceh, Bus Terminal Batoh12:58 PMMedan Sunggal$171One-way0 transfers
PT. PMTOH8:00 PM15h58Banda Aceh, Bus Terminal Batoh11:58 AMMedan Sunggal$171One-way0 transfers
PT. PUTRA TENAGA DESA (PTD)8:00 PM16h37Banda Aceh, Bus Terminal Batoh12:37 PMKota Medan$201One-way0 transfers
PT. PREMIUM CLARA ANINDIA9:00 PM15h14Bus Terminal Banda Aceh12:14 PMMedan Sunggal$211One-way0 transfers
PT. MANGGALA PERKASA UTAMA8:00 PM15h14Bus Terminal Banda Aceh11:14 AMMedan Sunggal$241One-way0 transfers
PT. BERKAH JAYA OPTIMA TRANS5:00 PM15h14Bus Terminal Banda Aceh8:14 AMMedan Sunggal$231One-way0 transfers
PT. BINTANG PRIMA NUSA5:00 PM15h14Bus Terminal Banda Aceh8:14 AMMedan Sunggal$221One-way0 transfers
PT. BINTANG PRIMA NUSA8:00 PM15h14Bus Terminal Banda Aceh11:14 AMMedan Sunggal$221One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Banda Aceh to Medan
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Banda Aceh to Medan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a flight costs an average of $49.
Distance: 267 miles (431 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price | $76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 26m Average total duration 15h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Banda Aceh to Medan:
A bus is $50 (€40) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Banda Aceh to Medan costing on average $68 (€55).
Other travel options to Medan take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 56m.
Tickets start at around $18 (€15) compared to roughly $76 (€61) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $58 (€46). The journey takes 15h 56m versus 12h 12m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by PT. PMTOH, PT. ARMADA INDAH SUMATERA (AIS), Metro Jaya Travel, KAP GROUP, DEKA PUTRA, Samudra Pusaka Jaya Travel Banda Aceh.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Banda Aceh to Medan Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator PT. PMTOH | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:58AM | Duration 15h58 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator PT. BERKAH JAYA OPTIMA | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:14AM | Duration 15h14 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator PT. Premium Clara Anindia | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:14AM | Duration 15h14 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator PT. Manggala Perkasa Utama | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:14AM | Duration 15h14 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator PT. BINTANG PRIMA NUSA | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:14AM | Duration 15h14 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator PT. BERKAH JAYA OPTIMA | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:14AM | Duration 15h14 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator PT. ARMADA INDAH SUMATERA (AIS) | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:28AM | Duration 15h58 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator ESB_7147 | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:14AM | Duration 15h14 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator PT. PMTOH | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:58AM | Duration 15h58 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator PT. ARMADA INDAH SUMATERA (AIS) | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:58AM | Duration 15h58 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator PT. Manggala Perkasa Utama | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:14AM | Duration 15h14 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator ESB_5823 | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:58AM | Duration 15h58 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator PT. BINTANG PRIMA NUSA | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:14AM | Duration 15h14 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator PT. Batavia Trans Aceh | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:14AM | Duration 15h14 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator PT. BERKAH JAYA OPTIMA | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:14PM | Duration 15h14 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator PT. Premium Clara Anindia | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:14PM | Duration 15h14 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator PT. PMTOH | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 12:58PM | Duration 15h58 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $17 |
Live departures
Banda Aceh to Medan bus times
The table below shows live departures for Banda Aceh to Medan buses for today, Monday, June 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PT. PREMIUM CLARA ANINDIA | 3:00 PM Bus Terminal Banda Aceh | 15h14 | 6:14 AM Medan Sunggal | 0 transfersDirect | |
PT. MANGGALA PERKASA UTAMA | 5:00 PM Bus Terminal Banda Aceh | 15h14 | 8:14 AM Medan Sunggal | 0 transfersDirect | |
PT. BINTANG PRIMA NUSA | 5:00 PM Bus Terminal Banda Aceh | 15h14 | 8:14 AM Medan Sunggal | 0 transfersDirect | |
PT ARMADA INDAH SUMATRA | 7:30 PM Banda Aceh, Bus Terminal Batoh | 15h58 | 11:28 AM Medan Sunggal | 0 transfersDirect | |
PT. BINTANG PRIMA NUSA | 8:00 PM Bus Terminal Banda Aceh | 15h14 | 11:14 AM Medan Sunggal | 0 transfersDirect | |
PT ARMADA INDAH SUMATRA | 8:00 PM Banda Aceh, Bus Terminal Batoh | 15h58 | 11:58 AM Medan Sunggal | 0 transfersDirect | |
PT. MANGGALA PERKASA UTAMA | 8:00 PM Bus Terminal Banda Aceh | 15h14 | 11:14 AM Medan Sunggal | 0 transfersDirect | |
PT. BATAVIA TRANS ACEH | 8:00 PM Bus Terminal Banda Aceh | 15h14 | 11:14 AM Medan Sunggal | 0 transfersDirect | |
PT. PMTOH | 8:00 PM Banda Aceh, Bus Terminal Batoh | 15h58 | 11:58 AM Medan Sunggal | 0 transfersDirect | |
PT. PUTRA TENAGA DESA (PTD) | 8:00 PM Banda Aceh, Bus Terminal Batoh | 15h58 | 11:58 AM Medan Sunggal | 0 transfersDirect | |
PT. BINTANG LESTARI PUTRA PERKASA | 8:00 PM Bus Terminal Banda Aceh | 15h14 | 11:14 AM Medan Sunggal | 0 transfersDirect | |
PT. PUTRA TENAGA DESA (PTD) | 8:00 PM Banda Aceh, Bus Terminal Batoh | 16h37 | 12:37 PM Kota Medan | 0 transfersDirect | |
PT. PREMIUM CLARA ANINDIA | 9:00 PM Bus Terminal Banda Aceh | 15h14 | 12:14 PM Medan Sunggal | 0 transfersDirect | |
PT. PMTOH | 9:00 PM Banda Aceh, Bus Terminal Batoh | 15h58 | 12:58 PM Medan Sunggal | 0 transfersDirect | |
PT. BERKAH JAYA OPTIMA TRANS | 9:00 PM Bus Terminal Banda Aceh | 15h14 | 12:14 PM Medan Sunggal | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Banda Aceh to Medan
Buses from Banda Aceh to Medan run on average 11 times per day, taking around 15h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 11:00, the last at 22:00. The fastest bus covers the 267 miles (431 km) distance in 15h 14m.
Distance 267 miles (431 km) |
Average bus duration 15h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 15h 14m |
First bus 11:00 AM |
Last bus 10:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Bus providers: PT. PMTOH, PT. ARMADA INDAH SUMATERA (AIS), Metro Jaya Travel, KAP GROUP, DEKA PUTRA, Samudra Pusaka Jaya Travel Banda Aceh from Banda Aceh to MedanYou can travel by bus between Banda Aceh to Medan with PT. PMTOH, PT. ARMADA INDAH SUMATERA (AIS), Metro Jaya Travel, KAP GROUP, DEKA PUTRA, Samudra Pusaka Jaya Travel Banda Aceh for as low as $15 (€12). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
PT. ARMADA INDAH SUMATERA (AIS)
DEKA PUTRA
Samudra Pusaka Jaya Travel Banda Aceh
PT. PMTOH
Metro Jaya Travel
KAP GROUP
FAQs: Bus from Banda Aceh to Medan
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Banda Aceh to Medan by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Medan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- DEKA PUTRA
- One hand luggage and one carry-on luggage allowed
- additional luggage may incur extra charges.
- PT. ARMADA INDAH SUMATERA (AIS)
- Luggage included in fare
- specific size/type not provided.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Banda Aceh to Medan
- 05:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available
- Available in front of terminal
- Local food stalls and small restaurants inside terminal
- Available at designated taxi stand
- Basic ramps available
- Public toilets available
- Bus: Labi-labi, Trans Koetaradja
- 05:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available
- Available in front of terminal
- Local food stalls and small restaurants inside terminal
- Taxis available at terminal entrance
- Basic wheelchair access
- Public toilets available
- Bus: Local city buses, Trans Koetaradja
- 06:00-22:00
- Street parking available
- Local food stalls and small restaurants nearby
- Available at designated taxi stands
- Basic ramps
- Public toilets available
- Bus: Local city buses, Trans Koetaradja
- 05:00-22:00
- Street parking available
- Local food stalls and small restaurants nearby
- Available at designated taxi stand
- Basic ramps
- Basic facilities available
- Bus: 001, 002, 003, 004
- Angkot: Various routes
- 05:00-21:00
- Street parking available
- Local food stalls and small restaurants nearby
- Available at designated taxi stands
- Basic ramps
- Public toilets available
- Bus: 001, 002, 003, 004
- 24 hours
- Free Wi-Fi available.
- Parking available on-site.
- Food stalls and small restaurants nearby.
- Taxis available outside the station.
- Accessible facilities including ramps and designated seating.
- Public toilets available for a small fee.
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 4
- Minibus: Angkot A, B
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