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How to get fromKota Medan to Danau Tobaby bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Kota Medan to Danau Toba by bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, car ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Amplas Station to Parapatbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Ajibata to Tomokcarferry car ferry
    6h 41m
    Rp 121,624–251,810

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Kota Medan to Ajibatacar car
    2. Take the carferry from Ajibata to Tomokcarferry car ferry
    3h 5m
    Rp 358,983–616,253

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  • Distance: 188 km
  • Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Kota Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia and Danau Toba, North Sumatra, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Kota Medan to Danau Toba. However, you can take the taxi to Amplas Station, take the bus to Parapat, drive to Ajibata, take the car ferry to Tomok, then drive to Danau Toba. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kota Medan to Danau Toba via Ajibata and Tomok in around 3h 5m.

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