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The cheapest and fastest buses from Medan to Padangsidempuan

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 21

Cheapest price on Sep 21

$13

Average ticket price on Sep 21

$14

Fastest journey on Sep 21

11 h 50 m

Average journey duration on Sep 21

12 h 10 m

Buses on Sep 21

10

Distance

255 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Medan to Padangsidempuan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Medan to Padangsidempuan will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.

Fast buses

On Mon, Sep 21, we found 10 buses from Medan to Padangsidempuan, including 10 direct services.

On Mon, Sep 21 the direct buses cover the 255 km distance in an average of 12 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 50 m .

On Mon, Sep 21 the slowest buses will take 12 h 15 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. BATANG PANE BARUPT. BATANG PANE BARU
    8:00 PM12h22
    Kota Medan
    8:22 AMPadangsidempuan, Padangsidimpuan Selatan
    $131One-way
    0 transfers
  • Maharani TransMAHARANI TRANS
    8:20 PM12h15
    Kota Medan
    8:35 AMPadangsidempuan, Padangsidimpuan Utara
    $131One-way
    0 transfers
  • Maharani TransMAHARANI TRANS
    8:25 PM12h15
    Kota Medan
    8:40 AMPadangsidempuan, Padangsidimpuan Utara
    $131One-way
    0 transfers
  • Maharani TransMAHARANI TRANS
    8:00 PM12h15
    Kota Medan
    8:15 AMPadangsidempuan, Padangsidimpuan Utara
    $131One-way
    0 transfers
  • Maharani TransMAHARANI TRANS
    8:05 PM12h15
    Kota Medan
    8:20 AMPadangsidempuan, Padangsidimpuan Utara
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare flight for Medan to Padangsidempuan

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Medan to Padangsidempuan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $14 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 12h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, while a bus costs an average of $14.

Distance: 158 miles (255 km)

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Most popular
Bus
Driving

$14

Average price

Cheapest

$44

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

12h 43m

Average total duration

Fastest

12h 13m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

8h 48m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Maharani Trans

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Medan to Padangsidempuan is a bus with an average price of $14 (€11).
The fastest way to travel from Medan to Padangsidempuan is by bus with an average journey time of 12h 13m.
Yes, you can take a flight between Medan and Padangsidempuan.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Medan to Padangsidempuan among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $14 (€11) compared to roughly $44 (€36) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $30 (€24). The journey takes 12h 13m versus 8h 48m 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 CV. WIN TRAVEL, PT. Satunusa Lintas Persada, Maharani Trans, PT. BATANG PANE BARU, LDN TRAVEL & LOGISTIK.

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.

Medan to Padangsidempuan Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
LDN TRAVEL & LOGISTIK
Departure Time
01:00PM
Arrival Time
01:20AM
Duration
12h20
Departure days
Wed, Fri
Cheapest price
$14
Operator
Maharani Trans
Departure Time
01:25PM
Arrival Time
01:40AM
Duration
12h15
Departure days
Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$13
Operator
CV. WIN TRAVEL
Departure Time
02:00PM
Arrival Time
01:50AM
Duration
11h50
Departure days
Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat
Cheapest price
$17
Operator
CV. WIN TRAVEL
Departure Time
06:00PM
Arrival Time
06:20AM
Duration
12h20
Departure days
Mon, Sun
Cheapest price
$17
Operator
PT. BATANG PANE BARU
Departure Time
08:00PM
Arrival Time
08:22AM
Duration
12h22
Departure days
Mon, Sun
Cheapest price
$13
Operator
Maharani Trans
Departure Time
08:00PM
Arrival Time
08:15AM
Duration
12h15
Departure days
Mon, Sun
Cheapest price
$13
Operator
Maharani Trans
Departure Time
08:05PM
Arrival Time
08:20AM
Duration
12h15
Departure days
Mon, Sun
Cheapest price
$13
Operator
Maharani Trans
Departure Time
08:10PM
Arrival Time
08:25AM
Duration
12h15
Departure days
Mon, Sun
Cheapest price
$13
Operator
Maharani Trans
Departure Time
08:15PM
Arrival Time
08:30AM
Duration
12h15
Departure days
Mon, Sun
Cheapest price
$13
Operator
Maharani Trans
Departure Time
08:20PM
Arrival Time
08:35AM
Duration
12h15
Departure days
Mon, Sun
Cheapest price
$13
Operator
Maharani Trans
Departure Time
08:25PM
Arrival Time
08:40AM
Duration
12h15
Departure days
Mon, Sun
Cheapest price
$13
Operator
Maharani Trans
Departure Time
08:30PM
Arrival Time
08:45AM
Duration
12h15
Departure days
Mon, Sun
Cheapest price
$13
Operator
CV. WIN TRAVEL
Departure Time
09:00PM
Arrival Time
08:50AM
Duration
11h50
Departure days
Mon, Sun
Cheapest price
$17

Live departures

Medan to Padangsidempuan bus times

The table below shows live departures for Medan to Padangsidempuan buses for today, Sunday, September 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
CV. WIN TRAVELCV. WIN TRAVEL6:00 PM Kota Medan
12h20
6:20 AM Padangsidempuan, Padang Sidempuan0 transfersDirect
Maharani TransMAHARANI TRANS8:00 PM Kota Medan
12h15
8:15 AM Padangsidempuan, Padangsidimpuan Utara0 transfersDirect
PT. BATANG PANE BARUPT. BATANG PANE BARU8:00 PM Kota Medan
12h22
8:22 AM Padangsidempuan, Padangsidimpuan Selatan0 transfersDirect
Maharani TransMAHARANI TRANS8:05 PM Kota Medan
12h15
8:20 AM Padangsidempuan, Padangsidimpuan Utara0 transfersDirect
Maharani TransMAHARANI TRANS8:10 PM Kota Medan
12h15
8:25 AM Padangsidempuan, Padangsidimpuan Utara0 transfersDirect
Maharani TransMAHARANI TRANS8:15 PM Kota Medan
12h15
8:30 AM Padangsidempuan, Padangsidimpuan Utara0 transfersDirect
Maharani TransMAHARANI TRANS8:20 PM Kota Medan
12h15
8:35 AM Padangsidempuan, Padangsidimpuan Utara0 transfersDirect
Maharani TransMAHARANI TRANS8:25 PM Kota Medan
12h15
8:40 AM Padangsidempuan, Padangsidimpuan Utara0 transfersDirect
Maharani TransMAHARANI TRANS8:30 PM Kota Medan
12h15
8:45 AM Padangsidempuan, Padangsidimpuan Utara0 transfersDirect
CV. WIN TRAVELCV. WIN TRAVEL9:00 PM Medan Amplas
11h50
8:50 AM Padangsidempuan, Padang Sidempuan0 transfersDirect

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Why should you book Medan to Padangsidempuan buses with Omio?

CV. WIN TRAVEL as well as PT. Satunusa Lintas Persada, Maharani Trans, PT. BATANG PANE BARU, LDN TRAVEL & LOGISTIK and more offer buses services from Medan to Padangsidempuan.
Omio is the only official third party seller for CV. WIN TRAVEL tickets.

Why book with Omio vs CV. WIN TRAVEL?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for CV. WIN TRAVEL, but also compare tickets for the likes of PT. Satunusa Lintas Persada, Maharani Trans, PT. BATANG PANE BARU or LDN TRAVEL & LOGISTIK to find the best option for your trip from Medan to Padangsidempuan.
  • Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.

Why book with Omio over Busbud or Rome2rio?

  • Official reseller: CV. WIN TRAVEL tickets can only be bought on Omio or CV. WIN TRAVEL's website as Omio is the only official third party seller for CV. WIN TRAVEL tickets. Busbud or Rome2rio do not sell CV. WIN TRAVEL tickets as they are not official sellers.

Journey information

Overview: Bus from Medan to Padangsidempuan

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Buses from Medan to Padangsidempuan run on average 8 times per day, taking around 12h 13m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.

There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 15:00, the last at 21:00. The fastest bus covers the 158 miles (255 km) distance in 10h 48m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
158 miles (255 km)
Average bus duration
12h 13m
Cheapest ticket price
$11 (€9)
Buses per day
8
Direct buses
8
Fastest bus
10h 48m
First bus
3:00 PM
Last bus
9:00 PM
Cheapest Month
Oct
Cheapest Day
Thu
High Season
Oct - Dec
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

FAQs: Bus from Medan to Padangsidempuan

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Medan to Padangsidempuan 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 Padangsidempuan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Medan to Padangsidempuan can start from as little as $11 (€9) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Medan to Padangsidempuan is $14 (€11) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Medan to Padangsidempuan is 10h 48m to travel the 158 miles (255 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Medan to Padangsidempuan leaves at 3:00 PM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Medan to Padangsidempuan leaves at 9:00 PM.
Yes, there are 8 direct buses a day from Medan to Padangsidempuan with CV. WIN TRAVEL, PT. Satunusa Lintas Persada, Maharani Trans, PT. BATANG PANE BARU, LDN TRAVEL & LOGISTIK. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Medan to Padangsidempuan, you can count on CV. WIN TRAVEL, PT. Satunusa Lintas Persada, Maharani Trans, PT. BATANG PANE BARU, LDN TRAVEL & LOGISTIK for the best way to get you to Padangsidempuan. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Medan and Padangsidempuan and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
When departing from Medan , you have various bus station options to start your journey from including Kota Medan, Medan Amplas . When arriving in Padangsidempuan , you can end your journey in bus stations like Padangsidempuan, Padangsidimpuan Utara, Padangsidempuan, Padang Sidempuan, Padangsidempuan, Padangsidimpuan Selatan .Passengers board the bus most frequently from Kota Medan, which is located around 0 miles (1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Padangsidempuan, Padangsidimpuan Utara, located 3 away from the city centre.
A trip to Padangsidempuan from Medan is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 10h 48m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Medan to Padangsidempuan is October.
Yes, you can take a flight between Medan and Padangsidempuan.
No, the bus from Medan to Padangsidempuan has no accessibility options.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Medan to Padangsidempuan for bus company PT. BATANG PANE BARU.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the bus from Medan to Padangsidempuan.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the bus from Medan to Padangsidempuan.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Medan to Padangsidempuan:
  • CV. WIN TRAVEL
    • Luggage included in fare
    • specific size/type not provided.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the bus from Medan to Padangsidempuan.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Medan to Padangsidempuan.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Medan to Padangsidempuan with the following bus company: CV. WIN TRAVEL, Maharani Trans, PT. BATANG PANE BARU
No, there are no USB plugs on board the bus from Medan to Padangsidempuan.
No, there is no WiFi on board the bus from Medan to Padangsidempuan.
Since neither Medan nor Padangsidempuan are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of Indonesia and Indonesia. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Medan to Padangsidempuan among Omio's users.
The currency used in Indonesia is the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR). For travelers, it is generally better to carry cash, especially in smaller towns and markets where card acceptance may be limited, though cards are widely accepted in major cities and larger establishments.
In Padangsidempuan, travelers should be cautious of petty theft, especially in crowded markets and public transportation. Common scams include overcharging by local transport drivers and inflated prices for goods targeting visitors. Staying vigilant with personal belongings and confirming prices beforehand helps ensure a safer experience.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Medan to Padangsidempuan

Most Medan to Padangsidempuan buses use the Kota Medan to Padangsidempuan, Padangsidimpuan Utara station pair, with some services arriving at Padangsidempuan, Padang Sidempuan. Use this guide to compare Medan and Padangsidempuan bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.

Departure bus stations in Medan
Arrival bus stations in Padangsidempuan

Which Medan station do buses to Padangsidempuan leave from?

Buses from Medan to Padangsidempuan leave from Kota Medan. The station is 1 miles (2 km) from Medan city centre at Jalan Sisingamangaraja, Medan, Indonesia.
Kota MedanJalan Sisingamangaraja, Medan, IndonesiaWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Kota Medan from Medan city centre

Kota Medan is 1 km from Medan city centre. Public transport options include:

Bus1, 2, 3, 4
MinibusAngkot A, B

Kota Medan bus station facilities and services

Kota Medan has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.

Food and drink

Food options include: Food stalls and small restaurants nearby.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are aTMs located inside the station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Kota Medan.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Kota Medan: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Kota Medan: Accessible facilities including ramps and designated seating.

Medan AmplasJalan Sisingamangaraja No.12, Amplas, Medan, North Sumatra, IndonesiaWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Medan Amplas from Medan city centre

Medan Amplas is 5 km from Medan city centre. Public transport options include:

BusTrans Medan, DAMRI
AngkotVarious routes

Medan Amplas bus station facilities and services

Medan Amplas has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.

Food and drink

Food options include: Food stalls and small restaurants inside terminal

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi in waiting area. ATMs are aTM machines from several banks.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Medan Amplas.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Medan Amplas: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Medan Amplas: Basic ramps available.

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