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How to get fromSurabaya to Danau Tobaby train, plane, bus, ferry, car ferry, shuttle, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Surabaya to Danau Toba by train, plane, bus, ferry, car ferry, shuttle, or car

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  1. Train to Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport, fly to Silangit Airport, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Gubeng to Lawangtrain train
    2. Fly from Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (MLG) to Silangit Airport (DTB)plane plane MLG - DTB
    3. Take the bus from Silangit Airport to Ajibatabus bus
    24h 29m
    Rp 5,153,465–8,680,000

  2. Bus, ferry, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Surabaya Kota to DAMRI Bus Station Jakartabus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Tanjung Priok to Belawanferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Amplas Station to Parapatbus bus
    4. Take the car ferry from Ajibata to Tomokcarferry car ferry
    3d 8h
    Rp 890,576–1,783,421

  3. Shuttle to Kediri, fly to Silangit Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Surabaya to Nganjukshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Kediri (DHX) to Silangit Airport (DTB)plane plane DHX - DTB
    3. Take the bus from Silangit Airport to Ajibatabus bus
    26h 42m

  4. Fly Juanda International Airport to Silangit Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Juanda International Airport (SUB) to Silangit Airport (DTB)plane plane SUB - DTB
    2. Take the bus from Silangit Airport to Ajibatabus bus
    9h 4m
    Rp 2,859,191–5,910,953

  5. Fly Juanda International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Juanda International Airport (SUB) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane SUB - KNO
    2. Take the bus from Amplas Station to Parapatbus bus
    12h 4m
    Rp 2,962,191–3,840,953

  6. Train to Adisumarmo International Airport, fly to Silangit Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Surabaya Gubeng to Solo Balapantrain train
    2. Fly from Adisumarmo International Airport (SOC) to Silangit Airport (DTB)plane plane SOC - DTB
    3. Take the bus from Silangit Airport to Ajibatabus bus
    23h 45m
    Rp 2,382,034–4,377,000

  7. Train, bus, ferry, drive, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Surabaya Pasar Turi to Cirebontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Cirebon to Jakarta Pulogadung Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Tanjung Priok to Belawanferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Araskabu to Tebing Tinggitrain train
    5. Drive from Tebing Tinggi to Ajibatacar car
    6. Take the car ferry from Ajibata to Tomokcarferry car ferry
    3d 10h
    Rp 1,279,593–2,019,647

  8. Shuttle, bus, ferry, car ferry

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Surabaya to Kudusshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Kudus to Jakarta Kampung Rambutan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Port of Tanjung Priok to Belawanferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Amplas Station to Parapatbus bus
    5. Take the car ferry from Ajibata to Tomokcarferry car ferry
    3d 15h
    Rp 1,232,600–1,863,100

  9. Ferry, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Surabaya to Tanjung Priokferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Tanjung Priok to Belawanferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Amplas Station to Parapatbus bus
    4. Take the car ferry from Ajibata to Tomokcarferry car ferry
    4d 3h
    Rp 1,161,374–1,557,288

Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (MLG) to Silangit Airport (DTB) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration19h 48mAverage Duration
TicketRp 5,015,626Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,065.9 km
  • Duration: 24h 29m

What companies run services between Surabaya, Indonesia and Danau Toba, North Sumatra, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Surabaya to Danau Toba. However, you can take the train to Lawang, take the taxi to Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (MLG) airport, fly to Silangit Airport (DTB), walk to Silangit Airport, then take the bus to Ajibata. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surabaya Kota to Danau Toba via DAMRI Bus Station Jakarta, Port of Tanjung Priok, Belawan, Amplas Station, Parapat, Ajibata, and Tomok in around 3d 8h.

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