The cheapest and fastest buses from Medan to Padangsidempuan
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$9
Fastest journey
10 h 48 m
Average duration
10 h 48 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
255 km
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 $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 1 buses that leave Medan for Padangsidempuan on Sun, Dec 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 255 km distance in an average of 10 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 48 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 10 h 48 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.


Travel Information
Compare bus and 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 prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a flight costs an average of €67.
Distance: 158 miles (255 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|
€9 Average price Cheapest | €73 Average price |
11h 30m Average total duration 11h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Medan to Padangsidempuan Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator CV. WIN TRAVEL | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator CV. WIN TRAVEL | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator PT. Kinan Perkasa Trans | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator PT. Kinan Perkasa Trans | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator CV. WIN TRAVEL | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Live departures
Medan to Padangsidempuan bus times
The table below shows live departures for Medan to Padangsidempuan buses for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CV. WIN TRAVEL | 8:00 AM Kota Medan | 12h20 | 8:20 PM Padangsidempuan, Padang Sidempuan | 0 transfersDirect | |
CV. WIN TRAVEL | 11:00 AM Medan Amplas | 11h50 | 10:50 PM Padangsidempuan, Padang Sidempuan | 0 transfersDirect | |
CV. WIN TRAVEL | 11:00 AM Kota Medan | 12h20 | 11:20 PM Padangsidempuan, Padang Sidempuan | 0 transfersDirect | |
PT. KINAN PERKASA TRANS | 1:00 PM Kota Medan | 12h15 | 1:15 AM Padangsidempuan, Padangsidimpuan Utara | 0 transfersDirect | |
PT. KINAN PERKASA TRANS | 1:30 PM Kota Medan | 12h15 | 1:45 AM Padangsidempuan, Padangsidimpuan Utara | 0 transfersDirect | |
CV. WIN TRAVEL | 2:00 PM Medan Amplas | 11h50 | 1:50 AM Padangsidempuan, Padang Sidempuan | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Medan to Padangsidempuan
Buses from Medan to Padangsidempuan run on average 7 times per day, taking around 11h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 7 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.
Distance 158 miles (255 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 10h 48m |
First bus 15:00 |
Last bus 21:00 |
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.

When departing from Medan, you have various bus station options to start your route from including Medan Amplas and Kota Medan. When arriving in Padangsidempuan, you can end your trip in bus stations like Padangsidempuan, Padang Sidempuan, Padangsidempuan, Padangsidimpuan Selatan and Padangsidempuan, Padangsidimpuan Utara.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Medan Amplas, which is located around 4.7 miles (7.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Padangsidempuan, Padang Sidempuan, located 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Medan to Padangsidempuan
- 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
- 05:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in waiting area
- Available in front of terminal
- Food stalls and small restaurants inside terminal
- Available at designated taxi stand
- Basic ramps available
- Public toilets available
- Bus: Trans Medan, DAMRI
- Angkot: Various routes
- 05:00-21:00
- Available in front of terminal
- Local food stalls and small restaurants
- Available at the terminal entrance
- Basic ramps
- Basic facilities available
- Bus: Local and inter-city buses
- 06:00-18:00
- Available in front of terminal
- Basic food stalls and local vendors
- Available at the terminal entrance
- Basic ramps
- Public toilets available
- Bus: Local and inter-city buses
- 06:00-18:00
- Available in front of terminal
- Local food stalls and small restaurants nearby
- Available at the terminal entrance
- Basic ramps
- Public toilets available
- Bus: Local and intercity buses
- Angkot (shared minibus)
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