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How to get fromDumai to Lake Tobaby bus, ferry, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Dumai to Lake Toba by bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dumai Terminal AKAP to Terminal AKAP BRPSbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pekanbaru to Medan Putra Pelangibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Amplas Station to Parapatbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Parapat to Tuk Tukferry ferry
    26h 34m
  2. Drive 532.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dumai to Tuk Tukcar car 532.5 km
    9h 7m
    Rp 1,040,354–1,502,733

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Dumai, Indonesia and Lake Toba, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Dumai to Lake Toba. However, you can take the bus to Terminal AKAP BRPS, take the taxi to Pekanbaru, take the bus to Medan Putra Pelangi, take the taxi to Amplas Station, take the bus to Parapat, walk to Parapat, then take the ferry to Tuk Tuk. Alternatively, you can drive from Dumai to Tuk Tuk in around 9h 7m.

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