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How to get fromPulau Samosir to Sibolgaby ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Pulau Samosir to Sibolga by ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    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 to Sibolgabus bus
    18h 17m
    Rp 494,127–628,000
  2. Drive 193.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pulau Samosir to Sibolgacar car 193.1 km
    3h 31m
    Rp 382,033–551,825
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Pulau Samosir to Sibolgataxi taxi 193.1 km
    3h 31m
    Rp 1,200,000–1,500,000

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Pulau Samosir to Sibolga. However, you can take the ferry to Parapat, walk to Parapat, take the bus to Amplas Station, take the taxi to Medan, then take the bus to Sibolga. Alternatively, you can drive from Pulau Samosir to Sibolga in around 3h 31m.

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