Bukit Lawang is a quaint village in North Sumatra, Indonesia, 136 km west of Kualanamu International Airport (KNO), which many know as Medan Airport. As the home of over 5,000 Sumatran orangutans and the expansive Gunung Leuser National Park, Bukit Lawang is a buzzing tourist hotspot.
You can take a taxi or a bus from Medan Airport to Bukit Lawang. Taking an airport taxi is the fastest and most convenient option. Depending on traffic conditions, the journey will take around 3 hours and 10 minutes. In total, you can expect to pay around €40 (IDR 687,500) for a local taxi, but this can differ depending on the number of passengers and the type of vehicle you take.
The bus is a more budget-friendly option. This can take around 5 hours, depending on the traffic and the number of stops, and will generally cost about €4.70 (IDR 80,000) per person.
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