How to travel from Lake Toba to Bali, Indonesia
The distance between Lake Toba and Bali is around 2,304km (1,431 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes around 6h 15m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Lake Toba to Bali by ferry, car, plane, train and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bali → Lake Toba if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Car and Plane
Take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit (DTB) then fly from Silangit (DTB) to Ngurah Rai (DPS).
- Duration6h 15m
- Flight time4hrs
- Typical costIDR 3,325,105($220)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Ajibata then take the bus to Amplas Station, Bandar Lampung, Jakarta then Banyuwangi and then to Denpasar.
- Duration3 days
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costIDR 1,812,335($120)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lake Toba and Bali
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lake Toba to Bali by ferry, car, plane, train and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around IDR 1,812,335 ($120) and will take around 3 days. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then drive and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,325,105 ($220).
The distance between Lake Toba and Bali is around 2,304km (1,431 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,168km (1,347 miles)
It takes around 6h 15m to get from Lake Toba and Bali by ferry, car and plane.
The quickest way to get from Lake Toba to Bali is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes around 6h 15m and will set you back approx IDR 3,325,105 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between Lake Toba and Bali is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 1,812,335 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lake Toba and Bali. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit (DTB) then fly from Silangit (DTB) to Ngurah Rai (DPS). instead which will take 6h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lake Toba and Bali. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit (DTB) then fly from Silangit (DTB) to Ngurah Rai (DPS). instead which will take 6h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lake Toba to Bali. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit (DTB) then fly from Silangit (DTB) to Ngurah Rai (DPS). instead which will take 6h 15m.
The closest major airport to Bali is Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) (DPS) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Bali. Blimbingsari Airport (BWX) (BWX) and Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP) (LOP) 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 Lake Toba to Bali. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit (DTB) then fly from Silangit (DTB) to Ngurah Rai (DPS). instead which will take 6h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lake Toba to Bali is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around IDR 3,325,105 ($220).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lake Toba and Bali
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Car and Plane + 1 similar | 6h 15m | IDR 3,325,105($220) | 4 times a day | 2,342km (1,455 miles) |
| Ferry to Ajibata, car and plane | 7h 45m | IDR 3,025,545($200) | 4 times a day | 2,304km (1,431 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 3 days | IDR 1,812,335($120) | once daily | 3,322km (2,064 miles) |
| Ferry, Car, Train and Bus | 2 days 23h | IDR 1,887,220($125) | once daily | 3,281km (2,039 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lake Toba and Bali
Bus companies
Putra Pelangi
Gunung Harta
Damri
LADJU Trans
Train operators
Kereta API
Airlines
Batik Air
PT. Sriwijaya Air
Citilink Indonesia
Ferry operators
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Damri
Airports near Bali
The following major airports near Bali offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
- Distance
- 47km (29 miles) from Bali
Blimbingsari Airport (BWX)
- Distance
- 83km (51 miles) from Bali
Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP)
- Distance
- 139km (86 miles) from Bali