Is there any night transportation in Sumatra (Indonesia)?

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I have started travelling in the northern part of Sumatra (Indonesia) & noticed there was not many (if any) night transportation.

I suppose it's because the quality of the roads is "on & off" (from what I have experienced so far) & it might just be too dangerous.

Is there part of Sumatra where night transportation is common?






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How do you travel around Sumatra?

Getting around Sumatra \u2013 These are the modes of transport
  • Busses. A well functioning bus system like in Thailand or Malaysia does not exist here. ...
  • Tourist Busses. These are mostly shared cars or vans that connect many tourist destinations with each other. ...
  • Private Driver. ...
  • Train. ...
  • Ferry. ...
  • Airplane. ...
  • Rental car/scooter. ...
  • Becak.


  • What is the transport in Indonesia?

    For most parts of the country, Indonesia relies heavily on water ferries and taxis for transportation. There are several companies offering ferry services between islands, ASDP and PELNI being the largest. Just about every inhabited island can be reached via ferry, but this can sometimes be more arduous than enjoyable.

    How do you get to Sumatra?

    International visitors can also enter Sumatra by taking a ferry from Malaysia or Singapore; although, flying into a major hub is much more convenient. Medan: Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) is located around 14 miles east of Medan, the capital and easiest port of entry for North Sumatra.

    How to get around Jakarta?

    Transportation in Jakarta: How to Get Around
  • Full-time driver. Just commuting to work can be an adventure so many people employ full-time drivers if they can afford it. ...
  • Cars and motorcycles. ...
  • Taxi. ...
  • Online Taxi. ...
  • Online Motorcycle Taxi. ...
  • Ojek. ...
  • TransJakarta. ...
  • Metro-minis, kopajas, and angkots.




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