How to travel from Lake Toba to Jayapura, Indonesia
The distance between Lake Toba and Jayapura is around 5,166km (3,210 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes around 10h 15m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Lake Toba to Jayapura 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 Jayapura → Lake Toba if you're planning a return trip.
Taxi and Plane
Take a taxi to Ferdinand Lumban Tobing (FLZ) then fly from Ferdinand Lumban Tobing (FLZ) to Jayapura (DJJ).
- Duration13h 40m
- Flight time8h 50m
- Typical costIDR 8,582,370($575)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Parapat then take the bus to Amplas Station then take a ferry to Port of Tanjung Priok and then to Jayapura.
- Duration9 days 10h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 1,707,485($115)
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 Wasior and then to Jayapura.
- Duration8 days 3h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 2,546,250($170)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lake Toba and Jayapura
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lake Toba to Jayapura 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 1,707,485 ($115) and will take around 9 days 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then drive and then fly and arrive in approximately 10h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 7,399,110 ($495).
The distance between Lake Toba and Jayapura is around 5,166km (3,210 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 4,682km (2,909 miles)
It takes around 10h 15m to get from Lake Toba and Jayapura by ferry, car and plane.
The quickest way to get from Lake Toba to Jayapura is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes around 10h 15m and will set you back approx IDR 7,399,110 ($495).
The cheapest way to travel between Lake Toba and Jayapura is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 1,707,485 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lake Toba and Jayapura. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit (DTB) then fly from Silangit (DTB) to Jayapura (DJJ). instead which will take 10h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lake Toba and Jayapura. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit (DTB) then fly from Silangit (DTB) to Jayapura (DJJ). instead which will take 10h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lake Toba to Jayapura. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit (DTB) then fly from Silangit (DTB) to Jayapura (DJJ). instead which will take 10h 15m.
The closest major airport to Jayapura is Sentani Airport (DJJ) (DJJ) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Jayapura. Wamena Airport (WMX) (WMX) and Nop Goliath Airport (DEX) (DEX) 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 Jayapura. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit (DTB) then fly from Silangit (DTB) to Jayapura (DJJ). instead which will take 10h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lake Toba to Jayapura is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes, on average, 10h 15m and will usually cost around IDR 7,399,110 ($495).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lake Toba and Jayapura
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi and Plane + 1 similar | 13h 40m | IDR 8,582,370($575) | on demand | 5,672km (3,524 miles) |
| Ferry, Car and Plane | 10h 15m | IDR 7,399,110($495) | 4 times a day | 5,166km (3,210 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 9 days 10h | IDR 1,707,485($115) | once a week | 6,706km (4,167 miles) |
Ferry, Car, Train and Bus | 8 days 3h | IDR 2,546,250($170) | once a week | 6,859km (4,262 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lake Toba and Jayapura
Airlines
Batik Air
Citilink Indonesia
Lion Mentari Airlines
Wings Air
Garuda Indonesia
Train operators
Kereta API
Ferry operators
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Damri
Pelni
Local Ferry Indonesia
Bus companies
Putra Pelangi
Local Bus Indonesia
Airports near Jayapura
The following major airports near Jayapura offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Sentani Airport (DJJ)
- Distance
- 21km (13 miles) from Jayapura
Wamena Airport (WMX)
- Distance
- 261km (162 miles) from Jayapura
Nop Goliath Airport (DEX)
- Distance
- 291km (181 miles) from Jayapura