How to travel from Lake Toba to Bengkulu, Indonesia
The distance between Lake Toba and Bengkulu is around 1,168km (726 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes around 5h 50m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Lake Toba to Bengkulu by ferry, car, plane, 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 Bengkulu → 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 Bengkulu (BKS).
- Duration5h 50m
- Flight time3h 25m
- Typical costIDR 1,842,290($125)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry to Parapat, bus, train and taxi
Take a ferry to Parapat then take the bus to Amplas Station and then to Palembang then take the train to Kota Padang then take a taxi to Bengkulu.
- Duration1 day 18h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costIDR 1,767,400($120)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lake Toba and Bengkulu
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lake Toba to Bengkulu by ferry, car, plane, train, taxi and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus, then take the train and then take a taxi which costs around IDR 1,767,400 ($120) and will take around 1 day 18h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then drive and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,842,290 ($125).
The distance between Lake Toba and Bengkulu 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 Lake Toba and Bengkulu by ferry, car and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 17h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lake Toba to Bengkulu is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx IDR 1,842,290 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Lake Toba and Bengkulu, if you exclude driving, is to take a ferry, then take the bus, then take the train and then take a taxi which will typically cost around IDR 1,767,400 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lake Toba and Bengkulu. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit (DTB) then fly from Silangit (DTB) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 5h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lake Toba and Bengkulu. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit (DTB) then fly from Silangit (DTB) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 5h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lake Toba to Bengkulu. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit (DTB) then fly from Silangit (DTB) to Bengkulu (BKS). instead which will take 5h 50m.
The closest major airport to Bengkulu is Fatmawati Soekarno Airport (BKS) (BKS) which is approximately 44km (27 miles) from Bengkulu. Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) (DJB) 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 Bengkulu. 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 Lake Toba to Bengkulu is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around IDR 1,842,290 ($125).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lake Toba and Bengkulu
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Car and Plane + 2 similar | 5h 50m | IDR 1,842,290($125) | 4 times a day | 1,910km (1,187 miles) |
| Ferry, Car, Plane and Taxi | 7h 55m | IDR 2,501,320($165) | 4 times a day | 2,004km (1,245 miles) |
| Ferry, Car, Train and Plane | 10hrs | IDR 2,231,715($150) | once daily | 2,164km (1,345 miles) |
Ferry to Parapat, bus, train and taxi | 1 day 18h | IDR 1,767,400($120) | once daily | 2,002km (1,244 miles) |
Drive + 1 similar | 17h 40m | IDR 988,545($66) | on demand | 1,168km (726 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus, Train and Taxi | 1 day 18h | IDR 1,872,245($125) | once daily | 2,003km (1,245 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lake Toba and Bengkulu
Airlines
Batik Air
Lion Mentari Airlines
PT. Sriwijaya Air
Citilink Indonesia
NAM Air
Ferry operators
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Train operators
Kereta API
Bus companies
Putra Pelangi
Airports near Bengkulu
The following major airports near Bengkulu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Fatmawati Soekarno Airport (BKS)
- Distance
- 44km (27 miles) from Bengkulu
Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB)
- Distance
- 243km (151 miles) from Bengkulu
Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM)
- Distance
- 250km (155 miles) from Bengkulu