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How to get fromPulau Samosir to Banda Acehby car ferry, car, plane, train, bus, or ferry

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

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  1. Car ferry, drive, fly

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Tomok to Ajibatacarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Ajibata to Kuala-Namu-Airport-KNOcar car
    3. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Banda Aceh International Airport (BTJ)plane plane KNO - BTJ
    5h 44m
    Rp 1,745,861–2,734,744

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    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 Putra Pelangi to Bandah Aceh Terminal Batohbus bus
    19h 38m
    Rp 409,127–645,000

  3. Car ferry, drive, train, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Tomok to Ajibatacarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Ajibata to Tebing Tinggicar car
    3. Take the train from Tebing Tinggi to Medan Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Medan Putra Pelangi to Bandah Aceh Terminal Batohbus bus
    18h 40m
    Rp 599,738–1,212,343

  4. Drive  756.9 km

    1. Drive from Tomok Bolon to Banda Acehcar car 756.9 km
    11h 6m
    Rp 1,514,895–2,188,181

Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Banda Aceh International Airport (BTJ) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration1h 33mAverage Duration
TicketRp 1,290,150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 639 km
  • Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Pulau Samosir, Indonesia and Banda Aceh, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Pulau Samosir to Banda Aceh. However, you can drive to Tomok, take the car ferry to Ajibata, drive to Kuala-Namu-Airport-KNO airport, fly to Banda Aceh International Airport (BTJ), then take the taxi to Banda Aceh. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pulau Samosir to Bandah Aceh Terminal Batoh via Tomok, Ajibata, Tebing Tinggi, Medan Station, and Medan Putra Pelangi in around 18h 40m.

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