The cheapest and fastest trains from Tanjungbalai to Medan
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
4 h 3 m
Average duration
4 h 14 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
143 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Tanjungbalai to Medan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tanjungbalai to Medan will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $21.
Of the 3 trains that leave Tanjungbalai for Medan every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 143 km distance in an average of 4 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 3 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 31 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.






Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Tanjungbalai to Medan
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tanjungbalai to Medan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 3h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 143 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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$21 Average Price | $13 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 43m Average total duration 4h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Tanjungbalai to Medan train times
The table below shows live departures for Tanjungbalai to Medan trains for today, Monday, 10 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:15 am Tanjung Balai | 4h31 | 12:46 pm Medan | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:35 pm Tanjung Balai | 4h08 | 4:43 pm Medan | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:40 pm Tanjung Balai | 4h03 | 11:43 pm Medan | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Tanjungbalai to Medan
Trains from Tanjungbalai to Medan run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 but you can travel from only $13 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 09:05, the last at 23:00. The fastest train covers the 143 km distance in 4h 3m.
Distance 143 km |
Average train duration 4h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 4h 3m |
First train 09:05 |
Last train 23:00 |
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FAQs: Tanjungbalai to Medan train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tanjungbalai to Medan by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Medan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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