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The 13 Best Day Trips from Tanjungbalai

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 13 good day trips from Tanjungbalai, Indonesia, led by Medan, Percut, Pematangsiantar. The closest is Kisaran, about 30 min by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Tanjungbalai at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Medan143 km NW2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Percut127 km NW2 hrFull-day trip
Pematangsiantar81 km W1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Perbaungan115 km NW1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Kisaran21 km W30 minHalf-day trip
Tebingtinggi81 km NW1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Rantauprapat96 km S1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Kabanjahe146 km W2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Berastagi146 km W2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Pekan Bahapal71 km W1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Tarutung141 km SW2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Pangururan129 km W2 hrFull-day trip
Bandar102 km S1 hr 35 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Tanjungbalai

  1. 1

    Medan, Indonesia

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km north-west of Tanjungbalai4 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for Tjong A Fie Mansion.

    Also nearby: Sunggal, Deli Tua.

  2. 2

    Percut, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car127 km north-west of Tanjungbalai4 hr round trip
  3. 3

    Pematangsiantar, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car81 km west of Tanjungbalai2 hr 30 min round trip
  4. 4

    Perbaungan, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car115 km north-west of Tanjungbalai3 hr 40 min round trip
  5. 5

    Kisaran, Indonesia

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car21 km west of Tanjungbalai1 hr round trip
  6. 6

    Tebingtinggi, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car81 km north-west of Tanjungbalai2 hr 30 min round trip
  7. 7

    Rantauprapat, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car96 km south of Tanjungbalai3 hr round trip
  8. 8

    Kabanjahe, Indonesia

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km west of Tanjungbalai4 hr 30 min round trip
  9. 9

    Berastagi, Indonesia

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km west of Tanjungbalai4 hr 30 min round trip
  10. 10

    Pekan Bahapal, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car71 km west of Tanjungbalai2 hr 40 min round trip
  11. 11

    Tarutung, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car141 km south-west of Tanjungbalai4 hr 20 min round trip
  12. 12

    Pangururan, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car129 km west of Tanjungbalai4 hr round trip
  13. 13

    Bandar, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car102 km south of Tanjungbalai3 hr 10 min round trip

A sample day trip: Tanjungbalai to Medan

A realistic pace for Medan, 143 km from Tanjungbalai. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Tanjungbalai
  2. 09:45Arrive in Medan (2 hr 15 min drive)
  3. 10:00Tjong A Fie Mansion
  4. 12:00Lunch
  5. 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Medan
  6. 15:45Head back to Tanjungbalai
  7. 18:00Home in Tanjungbalai

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Tanjungbalai?
The best day trips from Tanjungbalai are Medan, Percut, Pematangsiantar, Perbaungan, Kisaran. The closest is Kisaran, about 30 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Tanjungbalai?
Kisaran is the closest, 21 km west of Tanjungbalai, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Tanjungbalai?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Tanjungbalai: Kisaran (30 min).
What is the biggest city near Tanjungbalai for a day out?
Medan is the largest city in day-trip range, 143 km north-west of Tanjungbalai and about 2 hr 15 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Tanjungbalai?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Berastagi at 146 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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