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How to get fromHo Chi Minh City to Danau Tobaby plane or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Danau Toba by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Silangit Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Silangit Airport (DTB)plane plane SGN - DTB
    2. Take the bus from Silangit Airport to Ajibatabus bus
    18h 35m
    Rp 2,271,589–7,532,983

  2. Fly to Kuala Namu International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane SGN - KNO
    2. Take the bus from Amplas Station to Parapatbus bus
    12h 29m
    Rp 1,837,536–7,422,956

Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Silangit Airport (DTB) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration17h 22mAverage Duration
TicketRp 2,248,589Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Danau Toba.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,353.2 km
  • Duration: 18h 35m

What companies run services between Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and Danau Toba, North Sumatra, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Ho Chi Minh City to Danau Toba. However, you can fly to Silangit Airport (DTB), walk to Silangit Airport, then take the bus to Ajibata. Alternatively, you can 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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