How to travel from Gili Trawangan to Lake Toba, Indonesia
The distance between Gili Trawangan and Lake Toba is around 2,452km (1,524 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the bus, then fly and then drive which takes around 9h 10m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Gili Trawangan to Lake Toba by ferry, bus, plane, car, taxi and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lake Toba → Gili Trawangan if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Plane and Car
Take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Silangit (DTB) then drive to Ajibata then take a ferry to Ambarita.
- Duration9h 55m
- Flight time3h 55m
- Typical costIDR 2,351,540($155)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry, Taxi, Train and Car
Take a ferry to Teluk Kode then take a taxi to Lembar Lombok then take a ferry to Surabaya then Tanjung Priok and then to Belawan then take a taxi to Araskabu then take the train to Siantar then drive to Ajibata then take a ferry to Ambarita.
- Duration4 days 14h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 2,156,825($145)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gili Trawangan and Lake Toba
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Gili Trawangan to Lake Toba by ferry, bus, plane, car, taxi and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus, then fly and then drive which costs around IDR 1,977,090 ($130) and will take around 9h 10m.
The distance between Gili Trawangan and Lake Toba is around 2,452km (1,524 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,257km (1,403 miles)
It takes around 9h 10m to get from Gili Trawangan and Lake Toba by ferry, bus, plane and car.
The quickest way to get from Gili Trawangan to Lake Toba is to take a ferry, then take the bus, then fly and then drive which takes around 9h 10m and will set you back approx IDR 1,977,090 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Gili Trawangan and Lake Toba is to take a ferry, then take the bus, then fly and then drive which will typically cost around IDR 1,977,090 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Gili Trawangan and Lake Toba. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Kuta Lombok Airport then fly from Lombok (LOP) to Silangit (DTB) then drive to Ajibata then take a ferry to Ambarita. instead which will take 9h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gili Trawangan and Lake Toba. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Kuta Lombok Airport then fly from Lombok (LOP) to Silangit (DTB) then drive to Ajibata then take a ferry to Ambarita. instead which will take 9h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gili Trawangan to Lake Toba. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Kuta Lombok Airport then fly from Lombok (LOP) to Silangit (DTB) then drive to Ajibata then take a ferry to Ambarita. instead which will take 9h 10m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Gili Trawangan to Lake Toba. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Kuta Lombok Airport then fly from Lombok (LOP) to Silangit (DTB) then drive to Ajibata then take a ferry to Ambarita. instead which will take 9h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gili Trawangan to Lake Toba is to take a ferry, then take the bus, then fly and then drive which takes, on average, 9h 10m and will usually cost around IDR 1,977,090 ($130).
Compare travel optionsbetween Gili Trawangan and Lake Toba
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Plane and Car + 1 similar | 9h 55m | IDR 2,351,540($155) | once daily | 2,452km (1,524 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus, Plane and Car | 9h 10m | IDR 1,977,090($130) | once daily | 2,525km (1,569 miles) |
Ferry, Taxi, Train and Car | 4 days 14h | IDR 2,156,825($145) | once a week | 3,206km (1,992 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Gili Trawangan and Lake Toba
Ferry operators
Gili public ferry
Kuda Hitam Ferry
FreeBird Express
Scoot Cruise
Eka Jaya Fastboat
Airlines
Batik Air
Lion Mentari Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Bus companies
Perama Tour
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