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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Medan to Takengon
Cheapest price on Sep 17
$20
Average ticket price on Sep 17
$21
Fastest journey on Sep 17
12 h 31 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
12 h 31 m
Buses on Sep 17
2
Distance
234 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Medan to Takengon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Medan to Takengon will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 2 buses from Medan to Takengon, including 2 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct buses cover the 234 km distance in an average of 12 h 31 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 31 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest buses will take 12 h 31 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.
1:00 PM12h31Medan1:31 AMTakengon$201One-way0 transfers
2:00 PM12h31Medan2:31 AMTakengon$211One-way0 transfers
- 1:00 PM12h31Medan1:31 AMTakengon$201One-way0 transfers
- 2:00 PM12h31Medan2:31 AMTakengon$211One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Medan to Takengon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Medan to Takengon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 12h 54m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, while a bus costs an average of $19.
Distance: 145 miles (234 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
12h 54m Average total duration Fastest 12h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $19 (€16) compared to roughly $56 (€46) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $37 (€30). The journey takes 12h 24m versus 9h 41m 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. RAFAUTAR PUTRA MANDIRI, PT. Manggala Perkasa Utama.
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 Takengon Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator PT. Manggala Perkasa Utama | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 01:31AM | Duration 12h31 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Metro Jaya Travel | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 01:31AM | Duration 12h31 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator PT. Manggala Perkasa Utama | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 02:31AM | Duration 12h31 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Live departures
Medan to Takengon bus times
The table below shows live departures for Medan to Takengon buses for today, Wednesday, September 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:00 PM Medan | 12h31 | 2:31 AM Takengon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, September 17 | |||||
| 1:00 PM Medan | 12h31 | 1:31 AM Takengon | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Medan to Takengon
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Buses from Medan to Takengon run on average 3 times per day, taking around 12h 24m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 16:00, the last at 21:00. The fastest bus covers the 145 miles (234 km) distance in 11h 38m.
Distance 145 miles (234 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 11h 38m |
First bus 4:00 PM |
Last bus 9:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Bus providers: PT. Manggala Perkasa Utama, PT. Batavia Trans Aceh, PT PUTRA PAIMAHAM TRANSPORT, PT. RAFAUTAR PUTRA MANDIRI, Metro Jaya Travel from Medan to TakengonYou can travel by bus between Medan to Takengon with PT. Manggala Perkasa Utama, PT. Batavia Trans Aceh, PT PUTRA PAIMAHAM TRANSPORT, PT. RAFAUTAR PUTRA MANDIRI, Metro Jaya Travel for as low as $17 (€14). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Medan to Takengon
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