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How to get fromSibolga to Pulau Samosirby bus, ferry, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sibolga to Medanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Amplas Station to Parapatbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Parapat to Tuk Tukferry ferry
    17h 45m
    Rp 495,372–619,000

  2. Drive 192.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sibolga to Pulau Samosircar car 192.5 km
    3h 31m
    Rp 380,828–550,085

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sibolga to Pulau Samosirtaxi taxi 192.5 km
    3h 31m
    Rp 1,200,000–1,500,000

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 509.9 km
  • Duration: 17h 45m

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

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

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