The cheapest and fastest buses from Medan to Pematangsiantar
Cheapest price
€8
Average price
€8
Fastest journey
3 h 4 m
Average duration
3 h 4 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
82 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Medan to Pematangsiantar is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Medan to Pematangsiantar will cost around €8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €8.
Of the 1 buses that leave Medan for Pematangsiantar on Sun, Dec 07, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 07 the direct buses cover the 82 km distance in an average of 3 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 4 m .
On Sun, Dec 07 the slowest buses will take 3 h 4 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.


Live departures
Medan to Pematangsiantar bus times
The table below shows live departures for Medan to Pematangsiantar buses for today, Saturday, December 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:00 PM Medan | 3h04 | 4:04 PM Pematangsiantar | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Medan to Pematangsiantar
Buses from Medan to Pematangsiantar run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 22:30. The fastest bus covers the 50 miles (82 km) distance in 3h 4m.
Distance 50 miles (82 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 3h 4m |
First bus 01:00 |
Last bus 22:30 |
FAQs: Bus from Medan to Pematangsiantar
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Medan to Pematangsiantar 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 Pematangsiantar, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Medan, you have various bus station options to start your trip from including Kota Medan and Office/Loket Medan. When arriving in Pematangsiantar, you can end your journey in bus stations like Kota Pematangsiantar and Pematangsiantar, Siantar Timur.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Kota Medan, which is located around 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Kota Pematangsiantar, located 0.9 miles (1.4 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Medan to Pematangsiantar
- 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
- 07:00-21:00
- Parking area available for cars and motorcycles
- Local food stalls and small restaurants inside the terminal
- Available in front of the terminal
- Basic ramps available
- Public toilets available
- Bus: Local city buses, inter-city buses
- 05:00-21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in waiting area
- Available in front of terminal
- Local food stalls and small restaurants inside terminal
- Available at designated taxi stand
- Basic accessibility features
- Public toilets available
- Bus: Local and intercity buses
- Angkot: Various routes
- 05:00-21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in waiting area
- 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: Local and intercity buses
- Angkot: Various routes
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