The cheapest and fastest coaches from Medan to Banda Aceh
Cheapest price
£12
Average price
£16
Fastest journey
15 h 13 m
Average duration
15 h 17 m
Buses per day
35
Distance
431 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Medan to Banda Aceh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Medan to Banda Aceh will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £12.
Of the 35 buses that leave Medan for Banda Aceh every day 35 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 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 15 h 13 m .
The slowest buses will take 15 h 22 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. PMTOH
KAP GROUP
PT. PMTOH
PT ARMADA INDAH SUMATRA
PT ARMADA INDAH SUMATRA
PT. MANGGALA PERKASA UTAMA
PT. MANGGALA PERKASA UTAMA
PT. MANGGALA PERKASA UTAMA
PT. MANGGALA PERKASA UTAMA
PT. MANGGALA PERKASA UTAMATravel Information
Compare coach and flight for Medan to Banda Aceh
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Medan to Banda Aceh 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 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a flight costs an average of £39.
Distance: 431 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£12 Average Price Cheapest | £43 Average Price |
16h 16m Average total duration 15h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Medan to Banda Aceh bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:00 Medan | 15h47 | 01:47 Banda Aceh | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:00 Medan | 15h47 | 05:47 Banda Aceh | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Medan to Banda Aceh
Distance 431 km |
Average bus duration 15h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 15h 47m |
First bus 15:00 |
Last bus 22:00 |
Bus providers: KAP GROUP, DEKA PUTRA, PT. ARMADA INDAH SUMATERA (AIS), PT. BINTANG PRIMA NUSA, PT. PMTOH from Medan to Banda AcehYou can travel by bus between Medan to Banda Aceh with KAP GROUP, DEKA PUTRA, PT. ARMADA INDAH SUMATERA (AIS), PT. BINTANG PRIMA NUSA, PT. PMTOH for as low as £11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
PT. ARMADA INDAH SUMATERA (AIS)
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FAQs: Medan to Banda Aceh coach

When departing from Medan, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Kota Medan, Medan Sunggal and Medan Helvetia. When arriving in Banda Aceh, you can end your route in coach stations like Banda Aceh, Bus Terminal Batoh, Bus Terminal Banda Aceh, Banda Aceh Kota and Banda Aceh, Lueng Bata.
Passengers board the coach 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 coach at Banda Aceh, Bus Terminal Batoh, located 2.8 miles (4.5 km) away from the city centre.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Medan to Banda Aceh, follow these tips:
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- 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 Medan and Banda Aceh
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 05:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available
- Available in front of terminal
- Local food stalls and small restaurants inside terminal
- Available at terminal entrance
- 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
- Available at designated taxi stand
- Basic ramps available
- Public toilets available
- Bus: Labi-labi, Trans Koetaradja
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