The cheapest and fastest buses from Tarutung to Medan
Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$28
Fastest journey
8 h 14 m
Average duration
8 h 14 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
178 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Tarutung to Medan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tarutung to Medan will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
Of the 1 buses that leave Tarutung for Medan on Sat, Jun 20, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 178 km distance in an average of 8 h 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 14 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 8 h 14 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.
3:00 PM8h14Tarutung11:14 PMMedan$281One-way0 transfers
3:00 PM8h14Tarutung11:14 PMMedan$281One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Tarutung to Medan
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Tarutung to Medan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 8h 14m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a flight costs an average of $134.
Distance: 110 miles (178 km)
Compare bus with
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$29 Average price Cheapest | $190 Average price | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 44m Average total duration Fastest 8h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 5m Average total duration 9h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Tarutung to Medan:
A bus is $161 (€132) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tarutung to Medan costing on average $190 (€155).
Other travel options to Medan take longer:
Flight takes on average 9h 5m.
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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.
Tarutung to Medan Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator CV. SALOMO TRAVEL | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 11:14PM | Duration 8h14 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator CV. SALOMO TRAVEL | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 01:14AM | Duration 8h14 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Live departures
Tarutung to Medan bus times
The table below shows live departures for Tarutung to Medan buses for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:00 PM Tarutung | 8h14 | 11:14 PM Medan | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Tarutung to Medan
Buses from Tarutung to Medan run on average 3 times per day, taking around 8h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 20:00, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 110 miles (178 km) distance in 8h 14m.
Distance 110 miles (178 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 8h 14m |
First bus 8:00 PM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
FAQs: Bus from Tarutung to Medan
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tarutung to Medan 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 Medan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Tarutung to Medan
Most Tarutung to Medan buses use the Tarutung to Kantor/Loket Medan station pair. Use this guide to compare Tarutung and Medan bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Tarutung station do buses to Medan leave from?
Tarutung bus station facilities and services
Tarutung has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Local food stalls and small restaurants nearby
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Tarutung.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Tarutung: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Tarutung: Ramps available.
Which Medan station do buses from Tarutung arrive at?
Getting to Kantor/Loket Medan from Medan city centre
Kantor/Loket Medan is 3 km from Medan city centre. Public transport options include:
Kantor/Loket Medan bus station facilities and services
Kantor/Loket Medan has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Local food stalls and small restaurants inside the terminal
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are several ATMs from different banks.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Kantor/Loket Medan.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Kantor/Loket Medan: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kantor/Loket Medan: Basic ramps available.
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