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How to get fromPadang to Pulau Samosirby plane, car, car ferry, bus, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Padang to Pulau Samosir by plane, car, car ferry, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Kuala Namu International Airport, drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane PDG - KNO
    2. Drive from Kuala-Namu-Airport-KNO to Ajibatacar car
    3. Take the car ferry from Ajibata to Tomokcarferry car ferry
    7h 7m
    Rp 1,667,078–2,675,740

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Padang to Medanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Amplas Station to Parapatbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Parapat to Tuk Tukferry ferry
    27h 35m
    Rp 319,000–550,000

  3. Drive 609.1 km

    1. Drive from Padang to Pulau Samosircar car 609.1 km
    9h 42m
    Rp 1,199,747–1,732,968

  4. Fly to Silangit Airport, drive, car ferry

    1. Fly from Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) to Silangit Airport (DTB)plane plane PDG - DTB
    2. Drive from Silangit Airport (DTB) to Ajibatacar car
    3. Take the car ferry from Ajibata to Tomokcarferry car ferry
    9h 53m
    Rp 3,202,078–7,640,740

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
TicketRp 1,377,515Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 731 km
  • Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Padang, Indonesia and Pulau Samosir, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Padang to Pulau Samosir. However, you can take the bus to Padang Airport, walk to Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) airport, fly to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO), drive to Ajibata, take the car ferry to Tomok, then drive to Simanindo. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Padang to Tuk Tuk via Medan, Amplas Station, Parapat, and Parapat in around 27h 35m.

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