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How to get fromAceh to Danau Tobaby plane, bus, train, car, car ferry, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Aceh to Danau Toba by plane, bus, train, car, car ferry, or ferry

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  1. Fly, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Banda Aceh International Airport (BTJ) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane BTJ - KNO
    2. Take the bus from Amplas Station to Parapatbus bus
    10h 3m
    Rp 1,507,766–5,076,632

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bandah Aceh Terminal Batoh to Medan Putra Pelangibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Amplas Station to Parapatbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Parapat to Tuk Tukferry ferry
    19h 9m
    Rp 404,896–640,097

  3. Bus, train, drive, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bandah Aceh Terminal Batoh to Medan Putra Pelangibus bus
    2. Take the train from Medan Station to Tebing Tinggitrain train
    3. Drive from Tebing Tinggi to Ajibatacar car
    4. Take the car ferry from Ajibata to Tomokcarferry car ferry
    18h 7m
    Rp 577,896–1,158,097

Banda Aceh International Airport (BTJ) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration1h 22mAverage Duration
TicketRp 1,336,116Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Aceh to Danau Toba.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 655 km
  • Duration: 10h 3m

What companies run services between Aceh, Indonesia and Danau Toba, North Sumatra, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Aceh to Danau Toba. However, you can take the taxi to Banda Aceh International Airport (BTJ) airport, fly to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO), walk to Kuala Namu, take the train to Bandar Khalipah, take the taxi to Amplas Station, then take the bus to Parapat. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bandah Aceh Terminal Batoh to Danau Toba via Medan Putra Pelangi, Medan Station, Tebing Tinggi, Ajibata, and Tomok in around 18h 7m.

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