The cheapest and fastest buses from Banda Aceh to Meulaboh
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$10
Fastest journey
5 h 27 m
Average duration
5 h 27 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
182 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Banda Aceh to Meulaboh 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 Meulaboh will cost around $10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
Of the 17 buses that leave Banda Aceh for Meulaboh on Sun, May 17, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 17 the direct buses cover the 182 km distance in an average of 5 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 27 m .
On Sun, May 17 the slowest buses will take 5 h 27 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. PUTRA TENAGA DESA (PTD)9:00 AM5h54Banda Aceh, Bus Terminal Batoh2:54 PMBus Terminal Meulaboh$101One-way0 transfers
PT. PUTRA TENAGA DESA (PTD)5:00 PM5h27Banda Aceh, Bus Terminal Batoh10:27 PMFerry Terminal Kuala Bubon Meulaboh$101One-way0 transfers
PT. PUTRA TENAGA DESA (PTD)5:00 PM5h54Banda Aceh, Bus Terminal Batoh10:54 PMBus Terminal Meulaboh$101One-way0 transfers
PT. PUTRA TENAGA DESA (PTD)9:00 AM5h27Banda Aceh, Bus Terminal Batoh2:27 PMFerry Terminal Kuala Bubon Meulaboh$101One-way0 transfers
PT. PUTRA TENAGA DESA (PTD)2:00 PM5h54Banda Aceh, Bus Terminal Batoh7:54 PMBus Terminal Meulaboh$101One-way0 transfers
PT. PUTRA TENAGA DESA (PTD)5:00 PM5h27Banda Aceh, Bus Terminal Batoh10:27 PMFerry Terminal Kuala Bubon Meulaboh$101One-way0 transfers
PT. PUTRA TENAGA DESA (PTD)9:00 AM5h27Banda Aceh, Bus Terminal Batoh2:27 PMFerry Terminal Kuala Bubon Meulaboh$101One-way0 transfers
PT. PUTRA TENAGA DESA (PTD)9:00 PM5h27Banda Aceh, Bus Terminal Batoh2:27 AMFerry Terminal Kuala Bubon Meulaboh$101One-way0 transfers
PT. PUTRA TENAGA DESA (PTD)11:00 AM5h27Banda Aceh, Bus Terminal Batoh4:27 PMFerry Terminal Kuala Bubon Meulaboh$101One-way0 transfers
PT. PUTRA TENAGA DESA (PTD)2:00 PM5h27Banda Aceh, Bus Terminal Batoh7:27 PMFerry Terminal Kuala Bubon Meulaboh$101One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus for Banda Aceh to Meulaboh
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Banda Aceh to Meulaboh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a bus costs an average of $9.
Distance: 113 miles (182 km)
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$11 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 20m Average total duration Fastest 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Banda Aceh to Meulaboh Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Samudra Pusaka Jaya Travel Banda Aceh | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:31PM | Duration 5h31 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator ESB_5823 | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:27PM | Duration 5h27 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator ESB_5823 | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:54PM | Duration 5h54 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Samudra Pusaka Jaya Travel Banda Aceh | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:31PM | Duration 5h31 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator ESB_5823 | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:27PM | Duration 5h27 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Samudra Pusaka Jaya Travel Banda Aceh | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:31PM | Duration 5h31 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator ESB_5823 | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:54PM | Duration 5h54 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator ESB_5823 | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:54PM | Duration 5h54 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator ESB_5823 | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 01:54AM | Duration 5h54 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator ESB_5823 | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 02:54AM | Duration 5h54 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Samudra Pusaka Jaya Travel Banda Aceh | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 02:31AM | Duration 5h31 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Live departures
Banda Aceh to Meulaboh bus times
The table below shows live departures for Banda Aceh to Meulaboh buses for today, Saturday, May 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PT. PUTRA TENAGA DESA (PTD) | 5:00 PM Banda Aceh, Bus Terminal Batoh | 5h27 | 10:27 PM Ferry Terminal Kuala Bubon Meulaboh | 0 transfersDirect | |
PT. PUTRA TENAGA DESA (PTD) | 5:00 PM Banda Aceh, Bus Terminal Batoh | 5h54 | 10:54 PM Bus Terminal Meulaboh | 0 transfersDirect | |
PT. PUTRA TENAGA DESA (PTD) | 8:00 PM Banda Aceh, Bus Terminal Batoh | 5h27 | 1:27 AM Ferry Terminal Kuala Bubon Meulaboh | 0 transfersDirect | |
PT. PUTRA TENAGA DESA (PTD) | 8:00 PM Banda Aceh, Bus Terminal Batoh | 5h54 | 1:54 AM Bus Terminal Meulaboh | 0 transfersDirect | |
SAMUDRA PUSAKA JAYA TRAVEL BANDA ACEH | 9:00 PM Banda Aceh Kota | 5h31 | 2:31 AM Meulaboh | 0 transfersDirect | |
PT. PUTRA TENAGA DESA (PTD) | 9:00 PM Banda Aceh, Bus Terminal Batoh | 5h27 | 2:27 AM Ferry Terminal Kuala Bubon Meulaboh | 0 transfersDirect | |
PT. PUTRA TENAGA DESA (PTD) | 9:00 PM Banda Aceh, Bus Terminal Batoh | 5h54 | 2:54 AM Bus Terminal Meulaboh | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, May 17 | |||||
PT. PUTRA TENAGA DESA (PTD) | 9:00 AM Banda Aceh, Bus Terminal Batoh | 5h27 | 2:27 PM Ferry Terminal Kuala Bubon Meulaboh | 0 transfersDirect | |
PT. PUTRA TENAGA DESA (PTD) | 9:00 AM Banda Aceh, Bus Terminal Batoh | 5h54 | 2:54 PM Bus Terminal Meulaboh | 0 transfersDirect | |
SAMUDRA PUSAKA JAYA TRAVEL BANDA ACEH | 10:00 AM Banda Aceh Kota | 5h31 | 3:31 PM Meulaboh | 0 transfersDirect | |
PT. PUTRA TENAGA DESA (PTD) | 10:00 AM Banda Aceh, Bus Terminal Batoh | 5h54 | 3:54 PM Bus Terminal Meulaboh | 0 transfersDirect | |
PT. PUTRA TENAGA DESA (PTD) | 10:00 AM Banda Aceh, Bus Terminal Batoh | 5h27 | 3:27 PM Ferry Terminal Kuala Bubon Meulaboh | 0 transfersDirect | |
PT. PUTRA TENAGA DESA (PTD) | 11:00 AM Banda Aceh, Bus Terminal Batoh | 5h27 | 4:27 PM Ferry Terminal Kuala Bubon Meulaboh | 0 transfersDirect | |
PT. PUTRA TENAGA DESA (PTD) | 11:00 AM Banda Aceh, Bus Terminal Batoh | 5h54 | 4:54 PM Bus Terminal Meulaboh | 0 transfersDirect | |
SAMUDRA PUSAKA JAYA TRAVEL BANDA ACEH | 2:00 PM Banda Aceh Kota | 5h31 | 7:31 PM Meulaboh | 0 transfersDirect | |
PT. PUTRA TENAGA DESA (PTD) | 2:00 PM Banda Aceh, Bus Terminal Batoh | 5h54 | 7:54 PM Bus Terminal Meulaboh | 0 transfersDirect | |
PT. PUTRA TENAGA DESA (PTD) | 2:00 PM Banda Aceh, Bus Terminal Batoh | 5h27 | 7:27 PM Ferry Terminal Kuala Bubon Meulaboh | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Banda Aceh to Meulaboh
Buses from Banda Aceh to Meulaboh run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 19:00, the last at 21:00. The fastest bus covers the 113 miles (182 km) distance in 5h 31m.
Distance 113 miles (182 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€8) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 5h 31m |
First bus 7:00 PM |
Last bus 9:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
FAQs: Bus from Banda Aceh to Meulaboh
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Banda Aceh to Meulaboh 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 Meulaboh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Banda Aceh to Meulaboh
- 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
- 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
- Available in front of terminal
- Local food stalls and small restaurants nearby
- Available at the terminal entrance
- Basic ramps available
- Basic facilities available
- Bus: Local and inter-city buses
- 07:00-18:00
- Available in front of terminal
- Basic food stalls and local vendors
- Available at the terminal entrance
- Ramps available
- Basic facilities available
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