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How to get fromBukit Lawang to Pulau Samosirby taxi, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Bukit Lawang to Pulau Samosir by taxi, bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Taxi, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Bukit Lawang to Amplas Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Amplas Station to Parapatbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Parapat to Tuk Tukferry ferry
    7h 25m
    Rp 660,953–880,035
  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bukit Lawang to Ajibatacar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Ajibata to Tomokcarferry car ferry
    4h 18m
    Rp 430,312–720,061

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Bukit Lawang, North Sumatra, Indonesia and Pulau Samosir, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Bukit Lawang to Pulau Samosir. However, you can take the taxi to Amplas Station, take the bus to Parapat, walk to Parapat, then take the ferry to Tuk Tuk. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bukit Lawang to Simanindo via Ajibata and Tomok in around 4h 18m.

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