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How to get fromKuching to Danau Tobaby plane, bus, ferry, or car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Kuching to Danau Toba by plane, bus, ferry, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Silangit Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Silangit Airport (DTB)plane plane KCH - DTB
    2. Take the bus from Silangit Airport to Ajibatabus bus
    17h 38m
    Rp 2,763,187–9,415,676

  2. Bus, ferry, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kuching to Pontianakbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Pontianak to Pelabuhan Sri Bayintan Kijangferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Sri Bintan Pura Ferry Terminal to Telaga Punggur Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Batu Ampar to Belawanferry ferry
    5. Take the bus from Amplas Station to Parapatbus bus
    6. Take the car ferry from Ajibata to Tomokcarferry car ferry
    4d 4h
    Rp 1,365,321–1,851,497

  3. Fly to Kuala Namu International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane KCH - KNO
    2. Take the bus from Amplas Station to Parapatbus bus
    12h 27m
    Rp 1,666,187–6,345,676

Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Silangit Airport (DTB) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration17h 54mAverage Duration
TicketRp 2,673,418Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kuching to Danau Toba.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,352.4 km
  • Duration: 17h 38m

What companies run services between Kuching, Malaysia and Danau Toba, North Sumatra, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Kuching to Danau Toba. However, you can take the taxi to Kuching International Airport (KCH) airport, fly to Silangit Airport (DTB), walk to Silangit Airport, then take the bus to Ajibata. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kuching to Danau Toba via Kuching, Pontianak, Pontianak, Pelabuhan Sri Bayintan Kijang, Sri Bintan Pura Ferry Terminal, Telaga Punggur Ferry Terminal, Batu Ampar, Belawan, Amplas Station, Parapat, Ajibata, and Tomok in around 4d 4h.

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