26 February 2026

How are we going to get to Bukit Lawang?

If you are already at Kuala Namo Airport, you can book a taxi or rent a car through apps like Grab, if you use an official airport taxi, the fare will be calculated based on the meter, around 400,000 to 600,000 rupiah, or around 23 to 35 dollars, at an exchange rate of 16,800 rupiah for a one-way trip.

You will arrive at Bukit Lawang in about 4 hours.

Is there any cheap public transportation?

Yes, there is. You can go to the Pinang Baris terminal in Medan city. That public bus is called Pembangunan Semesta, or PS as it is referred to by the locals.

The orange bus will depart every 30 minutes; you might arrive about an hour earlier than departing from the airport, you will pay 50,000 rupiah per person (about 3 dollars).

Are there any alternatives besides taxis and public buses?

We recommend that you choose a travel agency based in Bukit Lawang that offers orangutan trekking packages including pick-up and drop-off service.

Are you plan to Bukit Lawang? you can visit our website for more info about transport, hotel, or trekking orangutan package in Bukit Lawang www.visitsumatranorangutan.com