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Transfer from Medan airport to Bukit Lawang

Medan → Bukit Lawang · about 115 km · about 1h 45min · fixed price €140 per vehicle.

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Medan → Bukit Lawang

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Quick answer · checked 31 Oct 2026

Medan → Bukit Lawang: key facts

Private transfer, Medan Airport (KNO) to Bukit Lawang: the car (1–3 passengers) is €140 and the van (4–8) is €200, a set price for the vehicle that does not change at checkout. Expect 115 km on the road via 1 and Jalan Ganjah Mada; about 1h 45min off-peak, 1h 45min – 2h 15min in rush hour.

Pickup: The driver waits in the public arrivals hall of the passenger terminal, after immigration, baggage reclaim and customs, holding a sign with your name. The booking includes flight monitoring and an hour of free waiting from touchdown; your bags are loaded for you.

Bukit Lawang is a village on the Bahorok River at the edge of Gunung Leuser National Park, about 115 km by road from the airport. The route crosses Medan and follows the main road west to Binjai, then smaller roads north-west through oil palm and rubber plantations to Bahorok. The last part is narrow and in places uneven, so the drive takes longer than the distance suggests.

The village stretches along both banks of the river, linked by suspension bridges, with guesthouses and small restaurants facing the forest on the other side. It is best known for jungle treks with licensed guides to see Sumatran orangutans in the national park, and for river tubing on the Bahorok. The road ends at the village, and the last few hundred metres to many guesthouses are on foot paths along the river.

Public transport: There is no direct public transport from the airport to Bukit Lawang. The airport train reaches Medan station, and the rest of the trip is by road; buses to Bukit Lawang are run by private operators from Medan.

Price
€140 per car (1–3) · €200 per van (4–8)
Distance
115 km by road
Driving time
1h 45min, 1h 45min – 2h 15min at busy times
Pickup
KNO arrivals hall, name sign
Included
flight tracking, 60 min free waiting, luggage, free cancellation up to 24 h before

Sources (checked 31 Oct 2026): railink.co.id; road distance and driving time: OSRM / OpenStreetMap.

Route · fixed price

Fixed price by group size

Price per vehicle, not per person. Luggage and child seats in the booking.

Car (1–3 passengers)
€140
per vehicle, not per person
Van (4–8 passengers)
€200
per vehicle, not per person
The route
Distance: 115 km
Travel time: 1h 45min

What this price includes

No asterisks, no surcharges on arrival.

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Driver with a name sign
Waits in arrivals, helps with the luggage.
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Luggage included
A suitcase and a carry-on per person, no surcharge.
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Free cancellation
Up to 24 h before the ride — full refund.
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Your driver waits at the KNO arrivals exit holding a sign with your name. He helps with the luggage and speaks fluent English. We pick up at Medan Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) and drive to any address in Medan — Kesawan, Maimun Palace, Medan station and every district — and on to Binjai, Belawan Port, Berastagi, Bukit Lawang, Tangkahan, Sipiso-piso Waterfall, Pematangsiantar and Lake Toba (Parapat). Samosir and other trips in Sumatra on request.

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Your driver waits inside the terminal holding a sign with your name — no hunting for your phone in the rain at 11 pm. He helps with the bags.

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FAQ

Questions about this route

How long is the drive from Medan Airport (KNO) to Bukit Lawang?

About 115 km via 1 and Jalan Ganjah Mada: 1h 45min with clear roads, 1h 45min – 2h 15min in heavy traffic. The price stays €140 per car either way.

Where exactly does the driver wait at KNO?

The driver waits in the public arrivals hall of the passenger terminal, after immigration, baggage reclaim and customs, holding a sign with your name.

Can I get from Medan Airport (KNO) to Bukit Lawang by public transport?

There is no direct public transport from the airport to Bukit Lawang. The airport train reaches Medan station, and the rest of the trip is by road; buses to Bukit Lawang are run by private operators from Medan.

How long is the drive from Kualanamu Airport to Bukit Lawang?

About 115 km, through Medan and Binjai and then on plantation roads to Bahorok; the last stretch is narrow and slow.

Can the car reach my guesthouse in Bukit Lawang?

The road ends at the village; many guesthouses along the river are reached on foot from the drop-off point.

Is €140 the price per person?

No — that is the price for the whole car for up to 3 people. For 4–8 people the van costs €200, also per vehicle.

Can the price go up?

No. The price shown when you book is the final price — no surcharges for traffic, airport fees or luggage.

Can I cancel?

Yes, free of charge up to 24 hours before the ride — you get a full refund. Later cancellations and no-shows are not refunded.

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