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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 14m
    Rp 474,127–628,000
  2. Drive  203 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pulau Samosir to Sibolgacar car 203 km
    3h 42m
    Rp 405,749–586,081
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Pulau Samosir to Sibolgataxi taxi 203 km
    3h 42m
    Rp 1,300,000–1,600,000

Comparing Your Travel Options

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 42m.

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