How to travel from Lake Toba to Kediri, Indonesia
The distance between Lake Toba and Kediri is around 2,042km (1,269 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 8h 10m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Lake Toba to Kediri 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 Kediri → 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 Solo (SOC) then take the train to Kediri.
- Duration8h 10m
- Flight time3h 25m
- Typical costIDR 3,489,865($235)
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 Kediri.
- Duration1 day 11h
- Departshourly
- Typical costIDR 4,193,825($280)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lake Toba and Kediri
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lake Toba to Kediri by ferry, car, plane, train and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then drive, then take the train and then take the bus which costs around IDR 1,467,840 ($100) and will take around 2 days 12h. 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 8h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,489,865 ($235).
The distance between Lake Toba and Kediri is around 2,042km (1,269 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,873km (1,164 miles)
It takes around 8h 40m to get from Lake Toba and Kediri by ferry, car, plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Lake Toba to Kediri is to take a ferry, then drive, then fly and then take the train which takes around 8h 10m and will set you back approx IDR 3,489,865 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Lake Toba and Kediri is to take a ferry, then drive, then take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 1,467,840 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lake Toba and Kediri. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit (DTB) then fly from Silangit (DTB) to Solo (SOC) then take the train to Kediri. instead which will take 8h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lake Toba and Kediri. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit (DTB) then fly from Silangit (DTB) to Solo (SOC) then take the train to Kediri. instead which will take 8h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lake Toba to Kediri. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit (DTB) then fly from Silangit (DTB) to Malang (MLG) then take the train to Kediri. instead which will take 8h 40m.
The closest major airport to Kediri is Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (MLG) (MLG) which is approximately 62km (38 miles) from Kediri. Juanda International Airport (SUB) (SUB) and Adisumarmo International Airport (SOC) (SOC) 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 Kediri. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit (DTB) then fly from Silangit (DTB) to Malang (MLG) then take the train to Kediri. instead which will take 8h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lake Toba to Kediri is to take a ferry, then drive, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 8h 40m and will usually cost around IDR 3,295,150 ($220).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lake Toba and Kediri
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry to Ajibata, car, plane and train + 2 similar | 8h 10m | IDR 3,489,865($235) | every 20 mins | 2,042km (1,269 miles) |
| Ferry, Car, Plane and Train | 8h 40m | IDR 3,295,150($220) | 4 times a day | 2,210km (1,373 miles) |
| Ferry to Ajibata, car, plane and train | 10h 45m | IDR 2,501,320($165) | 4 times a day | 2,088km (1,298 miles) |
Car and Ferry + 2 similar | 1 day 11h | IDR 4,193,825($280) | hourly | 2,534km (1,574 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 2 days 17h | IDR 1,812,335($120) | once daily | 3,039km (1,889 miles) |
| Ferry, Car, Train and Bus | 2 days 12h | IDR 1,467,840($100) | once daily | 2,902km (1,803 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lake Toba and Kediri
Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Garuda Indonesia
Batik Air
Ferry operators
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Damri
Bus companies
Putra Pelangi
Local Bus Indonesia
Joy Travel
Train operators
Kereta API
Airports near Kediri
The following major airports near Kediri offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (MLG)
- Distance
- 62km (38 miles) from Kediri
Juanda International Airport (SUB)
- Distance
- 84km (52 miles) from Kediri
Adisumarmo International Airport (SOC)
- Distance
- 160km (99 miles) from Kediri