The cheapest and fastest coaches from Banda Aceh to Medan
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
15 h 14 m
Average duration
15 h 14 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
431 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Banda Aceh to Medan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Banda Aceh to Medan will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £12.
Of the 15 buses that leave Banda Aceh for Medan every day 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 431 km distance in an average of 15 h 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 15 h 14 m .
The slowest buses will take 15 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.
PT ARMADA INDAH SUMATRA
PT ARMADA INDAH SUMATRA
KAP GROUP
KAP GROUP
PT. BATAVIA TRANS ACEH
PT. BATAVIA TRANS ACEH
PT. MANGGALA PERKASA UTAMA
PT. MANGGALA PERKASA UTAMA
PT. BERKAH JAYA OPTIMA TRANS
PT. BERKAH JAYA OPTIMA TRANSTravel Information
Compare coach and flight for Banda Aceh to Medan
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Banda Aceh to Medan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a flight costs an average of £37.
Distance: 431 km
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£13 Average Price Cheapest | £46 Average Price |
16h 34m Average total duration 16h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Banda Aceh to Medan bus times
The table below shows live departures for Banda Aceh to Medan coaches for tomorrow, Wednesday 4 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PT. BERKAH JAYA OPTIMA TRANS | 04:00 Terminal Banda Aceh | 15h14 | 19:14 Medan Sunggal | 0 changesdirect | |
PT. BERKAH JAYA OPTIMA TRANS | 08:00 Terminal Banda Aceh | 15h14 | 23:14 Medan Sunggal | 0 changesdirect | |
PT. BERKAH JAYA OPTIMA TRANS | 10:00 Terminal Banda Aceh | 15h14 | 01:14 Medan Sunggal | 0 changesdirect | |
PT. MANGGALA PERKASA UTAMA | 10:00 Terminal Banda Aceh | 15h14 | 01:14 Medan Sunggal | 0 changesdirect | |
PT ARMADA INDAH SUMATRA | 12:30 Banda Aceh, Terminal Batoh | 15h58 | 04:28 Medan Sunggal | 0 changesdirect | |
PT ARMADA INDAH SUMATRA | 13:00 Banda Aceh, Terminal Batoh | 15h58 | 04:58 Medan Sunggal | 0 changesdirect | |
KAP GROUP | 13:00 Banda Aceh, Terminal Batoh | 15h58 | 04:58 Medan Sunggal | 0 changesdirect | |
PT. BATAVIA TRANS ACEH | 13:00 Terminal Banda Aceh | 15h14 | 04:14 Medan Sunggal | 0 changesdirect | |
PT. MANGGALA PERKASA UTAMA | 13:00 Terminal Banda Aceh | 15h14 | 04:14 Medan Sunggal | 0 changesdirect | |
PT. BINTANG PRIMA NUSA | 13:00 Terminal Banda Aceh | 15h14 | 04:14 Medan Sunggal | 0 changesdirect | |
PT. PUTRA TENAGA DESA (PTD) | 13:00 Banda Aceh, Terminal Batoh | 15h58 | 04:58 Medan Sunggal | 0 changesdirect | |
PT. PUTRA TENAGA DESA (PTD) | 13:00 Banda Aceh, Terminal Batoh | 16h37 | 05:37 Kota Medan | 0 changesdirect | |
KAP GROUP | 13:15 Banda Aceh, Terminal Batoh | 15h58 | 05:13 Medan Sunggal | 0 changesdirect | |
PT. BERKAH JAYA OPTIMA TRANS | 14:00 Terminal Banda Aceh | 15h14 | 05:14 Medan Sunggal | 0 changesdirect | |
SAMUDRA PUSAKA JAYA TRAVEL BANDA ACEH | 14:00 Banda Aceh Kota | 16h41 | 06:41 Kota Medan | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Banda Aceh to Medan
Buses from Banda Aceh to Medan run on average 10 times per day, taking around 16h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 10 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 11:00, the last at 22:00. The fastest coach covers the 431 km distance in 15h 14m.
Distance 431 km |
Average bus duration 16h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 15h 14m |
First bus 11:00 |
Last bus 22:00 |
Bus providers: PT. PMTOH, PT. ARMADA INDAH SUMATERA (AIS), KAP GROUP, DEKA PUTRA, Samudra Pusaka Jaya Travel Banda Aceh from Banda Aceh to MedanYou can travel by bus between Banda Aceh to Medan with PT. PMTOH, PT. ARMADA INDAH SUMATERA (AIS), KAP GROUP, DEKA PUTRA, Samudra Pusaka Jaya Travel Banda Aceh for as low as £11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
PT. ARMADA INDAH SUMATERA (AIS)
DEKA PUTRA
Samudra Pusaka Jaya Travel Banda Aceh
PT. PMTOH
KAP GROUP
FAQs: Banda Aceh to Medan coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Banda Aceh to Medan by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Medan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- DEKA PUTRA
- One hand luggage and one carry-on luggage allowed
- additional luggage may incur extra charges.
- PT. ARMADA INDAH SUMATERA (AIS)
- Luggage included in fare
- specific size/type not provided.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Banda Aceh and Medan
- 05:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available
- 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: Labi-labi, Trans Koetaradja
- 05:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available
- Available in front of terminal
- Local food stalls and small restaurants inside terminal
- Taxis available at terminal entrance
- Basic wheelchair access
- Public toilets available
- Bus: Local city buses, Trans Koetaradja
- 06:00-22:00
- Street parking available
- Local food stalls and small restaurants nearby
- Available at designated taxi stands
- Basic ramps
- Public toilets available
- Bus: Local city buses, Trans Koetaradja
- 05:00-22:00
- Street parking available
- Local food stalls and small restaurants nearby
- Available at designated taxi stand
- Basic ramps
- Basic facilities available
- Bus: 001, 002, 003, 004
- Angkot: Various routes
- 05:00-21:00
- Street parking available
- Local food stalls and small restaurants nearby
- Available at designated taxi stands
- Basic ramps
- Public toilets available
- Bus: 001, 002, 003, 004
- 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
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