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How to get fromLake Toba to Sibolgaby ferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Tuk Tuk to Parapatferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Parapat to Amplas Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Medan to Sibolgabus bus
    18h 21m
    Rp 465,307–628,000
  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Tomok to Ajibatacarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Ajibata to Sibolgacar car
    3h 30m
    Rp 347,241–611,182

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Lake Toba to Sibolga. However, you can take the ferry to Parapat, walk to Parapat, take the bus to Amplas Station, take the taxi to Medan, then take the bus to Sibolga. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tuk Tuk to Sibolga via Tomok and Ajibata in around 3h 30m.

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