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How to get fromMedan to Kabupaten Samosirby bus, ferry, taxi, car, or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Medan to Kabupaten Samosir by bus, ferry, taxi, car, or car ferry

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  1. Bus, ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Amplas Station to Parapatbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Parapat to Tuk Tukferry ferry
    3. Take the taxi from Tuk Tuk to Kabupaten Samosirtaxi taxi
    6h 48m
    Rp 373,281–551,605

  2. Bus, car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Amplas Station to Parapatbus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Ajibata to Tomokcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Tomok to Kabupaten Samosircar car
    7h 10m
    Rp 183,881–353,205

  3. Drive 191.3 km

    1. Drive from Medan to Kabupaten Samosircar car 191.3 km
    2h 54m
    Rp 377,514–545,298

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Medan to Kabupaten Samosirtaxi taxi 191.3 km
    2h 54m
    Rp 1,200,000–1,500,000

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 223.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Medan, Indonesia and Kabupaten Samosir, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Medan to Kabupaten Samosir. However, you can take the taxi to Amplas Station, take the bus to Parapat, walk to Parapat, take the ferry to Tuk Tuk, then take the taxi to Kabupaten Samosir. Alternatively, you can drive from Medan to Kabupaten Samosir in around 2h 54m.

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