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

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

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  1. Ferry, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Tuk Tuk to Parapatferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Parapat pier to Silangit Airportbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Silangit Airport to Sibolgataxi taxi
    4. Take the bus from Sibolga to Singkilbus bus
    13h 9m
    Rp 737,127–1,210,000

  2. Drive 194 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Simanindo to Singkilcar car 194 km
    3h 18m
    Rp 383,751–554,307

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Simanindo to Singkiltaxi taxi 194 km
    3h 18m
    Rp 1,200,000–1,500,000

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  • Distance: 359.8 km
  • Duration: 13h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Pulau Samosir to Singkil. However, you can take the ferry to Parapat, walk to Parapat pier, take the bus to Silangit Airport, take the taxi to Sibolga, then take the bus to Singkil. Alternatively, you can drive from Simanindo to Singkil in around 3h 18m.

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