How to travel from Lake Toba to Bandung, Indonesia
The distance between Lake Toba and Bandung is around 1,560km (969 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then drive, then fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 55m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Lake Toba to Bandung 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 Bandung → Lake Toba if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry to Ajibata, car, plane and train
Take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit (DTB) then fly from Silangit (DTB) to Jakarta Halim Perdana Kusuma (HLP) then take the train to Bandung.
- Duration7h 55m
- Flight time2h 10m
- Typical costIDR 1,288,105($86)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Bakauheni Port then take a ferry to Merak then drive to Bandung.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departshourly
- Typical costIDR 1,662,555($110)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lake Toba and Bandung
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lake Toba to Bandung by ferry, car, plane, train and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then drive, then fly and then take the train which costs around IDR 1,243,170 ($83) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then drive, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 7h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,288,105 ($86).
The distance between Lake Toba and Bandung is around 1,560km (969 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,435km (892 miles)
It takes around 8hrs to get from Lake Toba and Bandung by ferry, car, plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Lake Toba to Bandung is to take a ferry, then drive, then fly and then take the train which takes around 7h 55m and will set you back approx IDR 1,288,105 ($86).
The cheapest way to travel between Lake Toba and Bandung is to take a ferry, then drive, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around IDR 1,243,170 ($83) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lake Toba and Bandung. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit (DTB) then fly from Silangit (DTB) to Jakarta Halim Perdana Kusuma (HLP) then take the train to Bandung. instead which will take 7h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lake Toba and Bandung. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit (DTB) then fly from Silangit (DTB) to Jakarta Halim Perdana Kusuma (HLP) then take the train to Bandung. instead which will take 7h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lake Toba to Bandung. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit (DTB) then fly from Silangit (DTB) to Soekarno–Hatta (CGK) then take the train to Bandung. instead which will take 8hrs.
The closest major airport to Bandung is Husein Sastranegara International Airport (BDO) (BDO) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Bandung. Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP) (HLP) and Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) (CGK) 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 Bandung. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit (DTB) then fly from Silangit (DTB) to Soekarno–Hatta (CGK) then take the train to Bandung. instead which will take 8hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lake Toba to Bandung is to take a ferry, then drive, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 8hrs and will usually cost around IDR 1,243,170 ($83).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lake Toba and Bandung
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry to Ajibata, car, plane and train + 2 similar | 7h 55m | IDR 1,288,105($86) | every 20 mins | 1,568km (974 miles) |
| Ferry, Car, Plane and Train | 8hrs | IDR 1,243,170($83) | every 20 mins | 1,560km (969 miles) |
| Ferry, Car, Train and Plane | 8h 50m | IDR 1,527,750($100) | once daily | 1,749km (1,087 miles) |
Car and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 5h | IDR 1,662,555($110) | hourly | 1,976km (1,228 miles) |
| Ferry, Car, Train and Bus | 2 days 5h | IDR 1,377,970($90) | once daily | 2,301km (1,429 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lake Toba and Bandung
Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Batik Air
PT. Sriwijaya Air
Lion Mentari Airlines
Ferry operators
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Train operators
Kereta API
Bus companies
Putra Pelangi
Airports near Bandung
The following major airports near Bandung offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Husein Sastranegara International Airport (BDO)
- Distance
- 4km (3 miles) from Bandung
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)
- Distance
- 108km (67 miles) from Bandung
Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK)
- Distance
- 138km (86 miles) from Bandung