There are 2 ways to get from Medan to Pulau Samosir by bus, ferry, car, or car ferry
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The cheapest way to get from Medan to Pulau Samosir is to bus and ferry which costs Rp110000 - Rp240000 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Medan to Pulau Samosir is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 16m and costs Rp390000 - Rp700000.
The distance between Medan and Pulau Samosir is 183 km.
The best way to get from Medan to Pulau Samosir without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 6h 5m and costs Rp110000 - Rp240000.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Medan to Pulau Samosir, including transfers.
There are 115+ hotels available in Pulau Samosir.
What companies run services between Medan, Indonesia and Pulau Samosir, Indonesia?
There is no direct connection from Medan to Pulau Samosir. However, you can take the taxi to Amplas Station, take the bus to Parapat, walk to Parapat, then take the ferry to Tuk Tuk. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Medan to Simanindo via Ajibata and Tomok in around 3h 16m.
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- +6281361051419
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Bus from Amplas Station to Parapat
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rp 25,000–35,000
- Schedules at
- holidaysumatra.com
Ferry from Parapat to Tuk Tuk
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rp 14,000–110,000
- Economy
- Rp 15,000–33,000
- VIP
- Rp 22,000–55,000
Car ferry from Ajibata to Tomok
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rp 9,500–110,000
- Economy
- Rp 16,000–34,000
- VIP
- Rp 22,000–55,000
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