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How to get fromPadang to Danau Tobaby plane, train, bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Padang to Danau Toba by plane, train, bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Fly to Kuala Namu International Airport, train, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane PDG - KNO
    2. Take the train from Kuala Namu to Bandar Khalipahtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Amplas Station to Parapatbus bus
    11h 36m
    Rp 1,314,582–2,525,740

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Padang to Medanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Amplas Station to Parapatbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Ajibata to Tomokcarferry car ferry
    28h 11m
    Rp 327,450–562,400

  3. Drive  589 km

    1. Drive from Padang to Ajibatacar car 589 km
    8h 40m
    Rp 1,017,521–1,469,752

  4. Fly to Silangit Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) to Silangit Airport (DTB)plane plane PDG - DTB
    2. Take the bus from Silangit Airport to Ajibatabus bus
    10h 42m
    Rp 2,730,582–3,795,740

Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
TicketRp 1,271,397Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Padang to Danau Toba.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 746.5 km
  • Duration: 11h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Padang to Danau Toba. However, you can take the bus to Padang Airport, walk to Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) airport, fly to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO), walk to Kuala Namu, take the train to Bandar Khalipah, take the taxi to Amplas Station, then take the bus to Parapat. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Padang to Danau Toba via Medan, Amplas Station, Parapat, Ajibata, and Tomok in around 28h 11m.

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