How to travel from Lake Toba to Flores, Indonesia
The distance between Lake Toba and Flores is around 2,933km (1,823 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then drive, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 8h 15m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Lake Toba to Flores 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 Flores → 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 Bajawa (BJW).
- Duration8h 50m
- Flight time6h 15m
- Typical costIDR 1,872,245($125)
Multiple operators
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Ferry, Bus and Taxi
Take a ferry to Parapat then take the bus to Amplas Station then take a ferry to Port of Tanjung Priok and then to Maumere then take a taxi to Ende.
- Duration6 days 21h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 2,216,735($150)
Multiple operators
Ferry, Car, Train and Bus
Take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Siantar then take the train to Medan then take the bus to Bandar Lampung then take a ferry to Gambir Station then take the train to Surabaya Pasar Turi then take a ferry to Maumere then drive to Ende.
- Duration5 days 8h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 1,992,070($135)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lake Toba and Flores
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lake Toba to Flores by ferry, car, plane, taxi, train and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which costs around IDR 1,872,245 ($125) and will take around 8h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then drive, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 8h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 2,651,100 ($175).
The distance between Lake Toba and Flores is around 2,933km (1,823 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,705km (1,681 miles)
It takes around 8h 15m to get from Lake Toba and Flores by ferry, car, plane and taxi.
The quickest way to get from Lake Toba to Flores is to take a ferry, then drive, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 8h 15m and will set you back approx IDR 2,651,100 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Lake Toba and Flores is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which will typically cost around IDR 1,872,245 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lake Toba and Flores. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit (DTB) then fly from Silangit (DTB) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a taxi to Jaong. instead which will take 8h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lake Toba and Flores. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit (DTB) then fly from Silangit (DTB) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a taxi to Jaong. instead which will take 8h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lake Toba to Flores. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit (DTB) then fly from Silangit (DTB) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a taxi to Jaong. instead which will take 8h 15m.
The closest major airport to Flores is Bajawa Soa Airport (BJW) (BJW) which is approximately 55km (34 miles) from Flores. Komodo Airport (LBJ) (LBJ) and Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) (UPG) 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 Flores. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit (DTB) then fly from Silangit (DTB) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a taxi to Jaong. instead which will take 8h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lake Toba to Flores is to take a ferry, then drive, then fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 8h 15m and will usually cost around IDR 2,651,100 ($175).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lake Toba and Flores
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Car and Plane + 1 similar | 8h 50m | IDR 1,872,245($125) | 4 times a day | 3,629km (2,255 miles) |
| Ferry, Car, Plane and Taxi | 8h 15m | IDR 2,651,100($175) | 4 times a day | 2,933km (1,823 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Taxi | 6 days 21h | IDR 2,216,735($150) | once a week | 4,087km (2,539 miles) |
Ferry, Car, Train and Bus | 5 days 8h | IDR 1,992,070($135) | once a week | 4,303km (2,673 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lake Toba and Flores
Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Batik Air
Garuda Indonesia
Lion Mentari Airlines
Wings Air
Ferry operators
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Damri
Pelni
Train operators
Kereta API
Bus companies
Putra Pelangi
Airports near Flores
The following major airports near Flores offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Bajawa Soa Airport (BJW)
- Distance
- 55km (34 miles) from Flores
Komodo Airport (LBJ)
- Distance
- 78km (48 miles) from Flores
Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)
- Distance
- 399km (248 miles) from Flores