The cheapest and fastest coaches from Medan to Padangsidempuan
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
11 h 50 m
Average duration
12 h 6 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
255 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Medan to Padangsidempuan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Medan to Padangsidempuan will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $19.
Of the 6 buses that leave Medan for Padangsidempuan every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 255 km distance in an average of 12 h 6 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 12 h 20 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. KINAN PERKASA TRANS
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CV. WIN TRAVEL
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PT. KINAN PERKASA TRANS
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Compare coach and flight for Medan to Padangsidempuan
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Medan to Padangsidempuan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $9, and a flight costs an average of $83.
Distance: 255 km
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| Coach | Most popular Flight |
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$11 Average Price Cheapest | $91 Average Price |
11h 30m Average total duration 11h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Medan to Padangsidempuan bus times
The table below shows live departures for Medan to Padangsidempuan coaches for today, Saturday, 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CV. WIN TRAVEL | 11:00 am Medan Amplas | 11h50 | 10:50 pm Padangsidempuan, Padang Sidempuan | 0 changesdirect | |
CV. WIN TRAVEL | 11:00 am Kota Medan | 12h20 | 11:20 pm Padangsidempuan, Padang Sidempuan | 0 changesdirect | |
PT. KINAN PERKASA TRANS | 1:00 pm Kota Medan | 12h15 | 1:15 am Padangsidempuan, Padangsidimpuan Utara | 0 changesdirect | |
PT. KINAN PERKASA TRANS | 1:30 pm Kota Medan | 12h15 | 1:45 am Padangsidempuan, Padangsidimpuan Utara | 0 changesdirect | |
CV. WIN TRAVEL | 2:00 pm Medan Amplas | 11h50 | 1:50 am Padangsidempuan, Padang Sidempuan | 0 changesdirect | |
CV. WIN TRAVEL | 8:00 am Kota Medan | 12h20 | 8:20 pm Padangsidempuan, Padang Sidempuan | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Medan to Padangsidempuan
Buses from Medan to Padangsidempuan run on average 7 times per day, taking around 11h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 if you book in advance.
There are 7 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 15:00, the last at 21:00. The fastest coach covers the 255 km distance in 10h 48m.
Distance 255 km |
Average bus duration 11h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 10h 48m |
First bus 15:00 |
Last bus 21:00 |
FAQs: Medan to Padangsidempuan coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Medan to Padangsidempuan 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 Padangsidempuan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Medan, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Medan Amplas and Kota Medan. When arriving in Padangsidempuan, you can end your route in coach stations like Padangsidempuan, Padang Sidempuan, Padangsidempuan, Padangsidimpuan Selatan and Padangsidempuan, Padangsidimpuan Utara.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Medan Amplas, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Padangsidempuan, Padang Sidempuan, located away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Medan and Padangsidempuan
- 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
- Free Wi-Fi in waiting area
- Available in front of terminal
- Food stalls and small restaurants inside terminal
- Available at designated taxi stand
- Basic ramps available
- Public toilets available
- Bus: Trans Medan, DAMRI
- Angkot: Various routes
- 05:00-21:00
- Available in front of terminal
- Local food stalls and small restaurants
- Available at the terminal entrance
- Basic ramps
- Basic facilities available
- Bus: Local and inter-city buses
- 06:00-18:00
- Available in front of terminal
- Basic food stalls and local vendors
- Available at the terminal entrance
- Basic ramps
- Public toilets available
- Bus: Local and inter-city buses
- 06:00-18:00
- Available in front of terminal
- Local food stalls and small restaurants nearby
- Available at the terminal entrance
- Basic ramps
- Public toilets available
- Bus: Local and intercity buses
- Angkot (shared minibus)
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