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

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Silangit Airport to Parapat pierbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Parapat to Tuk Tukferry ferry
    4h 45m
    Rp 288,222–655,716
  2. Drive 130.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tarutung to Pulau Samosircar car 130.2 km
    2h 38m
    Rp 257,352–371,731
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Tarutung to Pulau Samosirtaxi taxi 130.2 km
    2h 38m
    Rp 800,000–1,000,000

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Tarutung, North Sumatra, Indonesia and Pulau Samosir, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Tarutung to Pulau Samosir. However, you can take the taxi to Silangit Airport, take the bus to Parapat pier, walk to Parapat, then take the ferry to Tuk Tuk. Alternatively, you can drive from Tarutung to Pulau Samosir in around 2h 38m.

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