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

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There are 2 ways to get from Alor Setar to Danau Toba by plane, bus, train, or car ferry

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  1. Fly from Alor Setar, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane AOR - KNO
    2. Take the bus from Amplas Station to Parapatbus bus
    12h 2m
    Rp 1,661,427–6,340,050

  2. Train, car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Alor Setar to Butterworthtrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane PEN - KNO
    4. Take the bus from Amplas Station to Parapatbus bus
    13h 36m
    Rp 858,853–2,162,626

Alor Setar (AOR) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration5h 4mAverage Duration
TicketRp 1,481,365Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Alor Setar to Danau Toba.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 547 km
  • Duration: 12h 2m

What companies run services between Alor Setar, Malaysia and Danau Toba, North Sumatra, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Alor Setar to Danau Toba. However, you can take the taxi to Alor Setar (AOR) 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 the train to Butterworth, walk to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, take the car ferry to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal, walk to Weld Quay, take the bus to Penang Airport, walk to Penang International Airport (PEN) 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.

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