How to travel from Lake Toba to Bima, Indonesia
The distance between Lake Toba and Bima is around 2,740km (1,703 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes around 7h 45m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Lake Toba to Bima by ferry, car, plane, taxi, train and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bima → 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 Bima (BMU).
- Duration7h 45m
- Flight time5h 15m
- Typical costIDR 4,733,035($315)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Ajibata then take the bus to Amplas Station, Bandar Lampung then Jakarta and then to Surabaya Kota then take a ferry to Makassar and then to Pelabuhan Bima.
- Duration4 days 14h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costIDR 2,111,890($140)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lake Toba and Bima
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lake Toba to Bima by ferry, car, plane, taxi, train and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around IDR 2,111,890 ($140) and will take around 4 days 14h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then drive and then fly and arrive in approximately 7h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 4,733,035 ($315).
The distance between Lake Toba and Bima is around 2,740km (1,703 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,519km (1,566 miles)
It takes around 7h 45m to get from Lake Toba and Bima by ferry, car and plane.
The quickest way to get from Lake Toba to Bima is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes around 7h 45m and will set you back approx IDR 4,733,035 ($315).
The cheapest way to travel between Lake Toba and Bima is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 2,111,890 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lake Toba and Bima. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit (DTB) then fly from Silangit (DTB) to Bima (BMU). instead which will take 7h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lake Toba and Bima. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit (DTB) then fly from Silangit (DTB) to Bima (BMU). instead which will take 7h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lake Toba to Bima. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit (DTB) then fly from Silangit (DTB) to Bima (BMU). instead which will take 7h 45m.
The closest major airport to Bima is Sultan Muhammad Salahuddin Airport (BMU) (BMU) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Bima. Tambolaka Airport (TMC) (TMC) 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 Bima. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit (DTB) then fly from Silangit (DTB) to Bima (BMU). instead which will take 7h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lake Toba to Bima is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around IDR 4,733,035 ($315).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lake Toba and Bima
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Car and Plane + 2 similar | 7h 45m | IDR 4,733,035($315) | 4 times a day | 2,740km (1,703 miles) |
| Ferry to Ajibata, car and plane | 16h 40m | IDR 5,092,505($340) | twice a week | 2,992km (1,859 miles) |
| Ferry, Car, Plane and Taxi | 10h 60m | IDR 5,032,595($335) | 4 times a day | 2,835km (1,762 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 4 days 14h | IDR 2,111,890($140) | twice a week | 4,110km (2,554 miles) |
| Ferry, Car, Train and Bus | 4 days | IDR 2,126,870($140) | once a week | 3,793km (2,357 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lake Toba and Bima
Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Wings Air
Batik Air
Lion Mentari Airlines
Train operators
Kereta API
Ferry operators
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Pelni
Damri
Bus companies
Putra Pelangi
DB Trans
Local Bus Indonesia
Airports near Bima
The following major airports near Bima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Sultan Muhammad Salahuddin Airport (BMU)
- Distance
- 3km (2 miles) from Bima
Tambolaka Airport (TMC)
- Distance
- 113km (70 miles) from Bima
Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP)
- Distance
- 265km (164 miles) from Bima