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How to get fromDanau Toba to Bukit Lawangby ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Danau Toba to Bukit Lawang by ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Ferry, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Tuk Tuk to Parapatferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Parapat to Amplas Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Amplas Station to Bukit Lawangtaxi taxi
    7h 26m
    Rp 639,127–895,000

  2. Drive 250.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Danau Toba to Bukit Lawangcar car 250.8 km
    3h 56m
    Rp 493,774–713,229

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Danau Toba to Bukit Lawangtaxi taxi 250.8 km
    3h 56m
    Rp 1,600,000–2,000,000

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 267.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Danau Toba to Bukit Lawang. However, you can take the ferry to Parapat, walk to Parapat, take the bus to Amplas Station, then take the taxi to Bukit Lawang. Alternatively, you can drive from Danau Toba to Bukit Lawang in around 3h 56m.

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