Transport: How To Get To Bukit Lawang
Bukit Lawang is the place to be if you want to experience the beauty of a lush, green rainforest full of wildlife. The best way to get here is by flying into Kualanamu International Airport in Medan, from where we can arrange a private transfer. If you decide to continue from Bukit Lawang to other beautiful places in North Sumatra, we can also arrange those transfers. For a tighter budget, public transport is available.
Navigation menu: Transport to and from Bukit Lawang
For traveling to and from Bukit Lawang, you can choose a private transfer, which is more convenient. We can stop to help you buy a SIM card, exchange money, or grab food if you’re hungry, making your trip overall more comfortable. However, if you prefer a more budget-conscious option, public transport is available.
Private transport to Bukit Lawang
A private car is the easiest, most convenient, and safest way to travel from Kualanamu Airport and other locations in North Sumatra to Bukit Lawang. If you choose a private transfer, we can stop anywhere along the way to exchange money, withdraw from an ATM, buy food, and more. The cars are air-conditioned and can accommodate up to 10 people.
CAR FOR UP TO 5 PERSON (PRICE PER CAR)
Prices for a transfer for up to 5 person from these destinations to Bukit Lawang are:
- Kualanamu International Airport: 50 EUR
- Tangkahan: 47 EUR
- Berastagi: 58 EUR
- Toba Lake: 88 EUR
CAR FOR UP TO 10 PERSON (PRICE PER CAR)
Prices for a transfer for up to 10 person from these destinations to Bukit Lawang are:
- Kualanamu International Airport: 100 EUR
- Berastagi: 130 EUR
- Toba Lake: 150 EUR
Public transport to Bukit Lawang
Your public transport options are:
- The easiest option is the new ‘ALMSAR’ bus, which takes you directly to Bukit Lawang for Rp 80,000. Along the way, you’ll only need to change buses once in Padang Bulan. The transfer happens at a single point, and someone will always be there to guide you, so you don’t need to worry about finding the right stop.
- Other options include a minibus (ALS) from Tanah Lapang Merdeka Binjai for Rp 30,000 or from the bus stop in front of Mawar Bakery near Pinang Baris Medan station for Rp 50,000. We don’t recommend traveling from the bus station itself, as there is a risk of encountering scams.
- From the airport, you can reach the above bus stops either conveniently by Grab or, if you’re feeling adventurous, by taking the ALS minibus from Kualanamu Airport to Binjai city for Rp 50,000, followed by a tuk-tuk for Rp 10,000 from Binjai city to Tanah Lapang Merdeka Binjai.
- You can take a tuk-tuk from the bus stop in Bukit Lawang to your accommodation for around Rp 10,000, or simply walk, depending on the distance.
Private transport from Bukit Lawang
A private car is the easiest, most comfortable, and safest way to travel from Bukit Lawang back to Kualanamu Airport or to explore other places in North Sumatra. If you choose a private transfer, we can stop anywhere along the way for you to exchange money, withdraw from an ATM, buy food, and more. The cars are air-conditioned and can accommodate up to 10 people.
CAR FOR UP TO 5 PERSON (PRICE PER CAR)
Prices for a transfer for up to 5 person from Bukit Lawang to these destinations are:
- Kualanamu International Airport: 50 EUR
- Tangkahan: 47 EUR
- Berastagi: 58 EUR
- Toba Lake: 88 EUR
CAR FOR UP TO 10 PERSON (PRICE PER CAR)
Prices for a transfer for up to 10 person from Bukit Lawang to these destinations are:
- Kualanamu International Airport: 100 EUR
- Berastagi: 130 EUR
- Toba Lake: 150 EUR
Tourist bus from Bukit Lawang
The shared tourist bus departs only from Bukit Lawang (it does not operate in the opposite direction) and runs once a day at 8:30 AM. It goes to the following destinations:
Medan City: 11 EUR
Kualanamu International Airport: 15 EUR
Berastagi: 17 EUR
Toba Lake: 19 EUR
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How to order private transfer to/from Bukit Lawang
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