Lhokseumawe City is a city in Aceh province, located in the northern part of the island of Sumatra.
Lhokseumawe is the second largest city in the province of Aceh, with a population of about 180,000. Being between Banda Aceh to the north and the large city of Medan to the south, the town is a key regional centre important for the economy of Aceh.
The road from Medan to Lhokseumawe and from Banda Aceh is now reasonable. The express night buses from Medan 8 hours, 95,000 IDR, are a particularly good deal. Local day and night buses are cheaper (95,000 IDR) and take longer (6-8 hours).
The ferry from Penang to Langsa, with a capacity of 138 passengers, commenced operation on the 21st of February.
There is no need for travel permits anymore in Lhokseumawe. Rental becak (rickshaws), cars and motorcycles are available in Lhokseumawe. Lhokseumawe also has a lot public transportation.
There are many hotels and also other types of accommodation available in Lhokseumawe.
2nd-order administrative division
Primary administrative division