How to travel from Lake Toba to Bandar Lampung, Indonesia
The distance between Lake Toba and Bandar Lampung is around 1,574km (978 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes around 5h 30m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Lake Toba to Bandar Lampung 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 Bandar Lampung → 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 Bandar Lampung (TKG).
- Duration5h 30m
- Flight time2h 55m
- Typical costIDR 1,542,730($105)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Drive
Drive to Bandar Lampung.
- Duration23h 10m
- Distance1,619km (1,006 miles)
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lake Toba and Bandar Lampung
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lake Toba to Bandar Lampung by ferry, car, plane, train and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around IDR 853,745 ($57) and will take around 1 day 17h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then drive and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,542,730 ($105).
The distance between Lake Toba and Bandar Lampung is around 1,574km (978 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,141km (709 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Lake Toba and Bandar Lampung by ferry, car and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lake Toba to Bandar Lampung is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx IDR 1,542,730 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Lake Toba and Bandar Lampung, if you exclude driving, is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 853,745 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lake Toba and Bandar Lampung. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit (DTB) then fly from Silangit (DTB) to Bandar Lampung (TKG). instead which will take 5h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lake Toba and Bandar Lampung. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit (DTB) then fly from Silangit (DTB) to Bandar Lampung (TKG). instead which will take 5h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lake Toba to Bandar Lampung. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit (DTB) then fly from Silangit (DTB) to Bandar Lampung (TKG). instead which will take 5h 30m.
The closest major airport to Bandar Lampung is Radin Inten II Airport (TKG) (TKG) which is approximately 25km (15 miles) from Bandar Lampung. Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) (CGK) and Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM) (PLM) 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 Lake Toba and Bandar Lampung. The distance is around 1,619km (1,006 miles) by road and it will take around 23h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lake Toba to Bandar Lampung is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around IDR 1,542,730 ($105).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lake Toba and Bandar Lampung
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Car and Plane + 3 similar | 5h 30m | IDR 1,542,730($105) | 4 times a day | 1,574km (978 miles) |
| Ferry to Ajibata, car and plane | 14h 10m | IDR 1,362,995($90) | once daily | 1,625km (1,010 miles) |
| Ferry to Ajibata, car and plane | 14h 15m | IDR 1,318,060($88) | once daily | 1,617km (1,005 miles) |
| Ferry, Car, Train and Plane | 9h 50m | IDR 1,932,155($130) | once daily | 1,828km (1,136 miles) |
Drive + 2 similar | 23h 10m | IDR 1,362,995($90) | on demand | 1,619km (1,006 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 1 day 17h | IDR 853,745($57) | once daily | 1,897km (1,179 miles) |
| Ferry, Car, Train and Bus | 1 day 19h | IDR 1,138,325($76) | once daily | 1,993km (1,238 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lake Toba and Bandar Lampung
Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Garuda Indonesia
PT. Sriwijaya Air
Batik Air
Lion Mentari Airlines
Ferry operators
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Train operators
Kereta API
Bus companies
Putra Pelangi
Airports near Bandar Lampung
The following major airports near Bandar Lampung offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Radin Inten II Airport (TKG)
- Distance
- 25km (15 miles) from Bandar Lampung
Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK)
- Distance
- 172km (107 miles) from Bandar Lampung
Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM)
- Distance
- 290km (180 miles) from Bandar Lampung