How to travel from Bengkulu to Lake Toba, Indonesia
The distance between Bengkulu and Lake Toba is around 1,168km (726 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then drive and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 50m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Bengkulu to Lake Toba by plane, car, ferry, train, taxi and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lake Toba → Bengkulu if you're planning a return trip.
Plane, Car and Ferry
Fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Silangit (DTB) then drive to Ajibata then take a ferry to Ambarita.
- Duration5h 50m
- Flight time3h 25m
- Typical costIDR 1,617,620($110)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Taxi, Train, Bus and Ferry
Take a taxi to Kota Padang then take the train to Kertapati then take the bus to Terminal AKAP BRPS then Medan Putra Pelangi and then to Parapat then take a ferry to Tuk Tuk.
- Duration2 days 1h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costIDR 1,827,310($120)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bengkulu and Lake Toba
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bengkulu to Lake Toba by plane, car, ferry, train, taxi and bus. The cheapest option is to fly, then drive and then take a ferry which costs around IDR 1,617,620 ($110) and will take around 5h 50m.
The distance between Bengkulu and Lake Toba is around 1,168km (726 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 792km (492 miles)
It takes around 5h 50m to get from Bengkulu and Lake Toba by plane, car and ferry. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bengkulu to Lake Toba is to fly, then drive and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx IDR 1,617,620 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Bengkulu and Lake Toba, if you exclude driving, is to fly, then drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 1,617,620 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bengkulu and Lake Toba. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Silangit (DTB) then drive to Ajibata then take a ferry to Ambarita. instead which will take 5h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bengkulu and Lake Toba. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Silangit (DTB) then drive to Ajibata then take a ferry to Ambarita. instead which will take 5h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bengkulu to Lake Toba. We recommend that you fly from Bengkulu (BKS) to Silangit (DTB) then drive to Ajibata then take a ferry to Ambarita. instead which will take 5h 50m.
The closest major airport to Lake Toba is Silangit Airport (DTB) (DTB) which is approximately 40km (25 miles) from Lake Toba. Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) (KNO) and Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport (FLZ) (FLZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Bengkulu and Lake Toba. The distance is around 1,168km (726 miles) by road and it will take around 17h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bengkulu to Lake Toba is to fly, then drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around IDR 1,617,620 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bengkulu and Lake Toba
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane, Car and Ferry + 2 similar | 5h 50m | IDR 1,617,620($110) | 4 times a day | 1,910km (1,187 miles) |
| Taxi, Plane, Car and Ferry | 7h 40m | IDR 3,250,215($215) | 4 times a day | 2,004km (1,245 miles) |
| Plane, Train, Car and Ferry | 9h 45m | IDR 2,081,935($140) | once daily | 2,163km (1,344 miles) |
Taxi, Train, Bus and Ferry | 2 days 1h | IDR 1,827,310($120) | once daily | 2,012km (1,250 miles) |
Drive + 2 similar | 17h 40m | IDR 988,545($66) | on demand | 1,168km (726 miles) |
| Taxi, Train, Bus, Car and Ferry | 1 day 20h | IDR 1,947,135($130) | once daily | 1,865km (1,159 miles) |
| Taxi to Kota Padang, train, bus, car and ferry | 1 day 20h | IDR 1,872,245($125) | once daily | 1,871km (1,162 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bengkulu and Lake Toba
Airlines
Garuda Indonesia
Batik Air
Lion Mentari Airlines
PT. Sriwijaya Air
NAM Air
Bus companies
Lorena
Putra Pelangi
Ferry operators
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Train operators
Kereta API
Airports near Lake Toba
The following major airports near Lake Toba offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Silangit Airport (DTB)
- Distance
- 40km (25 miles) from Lake Toba
Kualanamu International Airport (KNO)
- Distance
- 114km (71 miles) from Lake Toba
Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport (FLZ)
- Distance
- 117km (73 miles) from Lake Toba