How to travel from Lake Toba to Kendari, Indonesia
The distance between Lake Toba and Kendari is around 3,139km (1,950 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes around 7h 55m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Lake Toba to Kendari by ferry, car, plane, taxi and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kendari → 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 Kendari (KDI).
- Duration10h 45m
- Flight time6hrs
- Typical costIDR 6,006,160($400)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Parapat then take the bus to Amplas Station then take a ferry to Port of Tanjung Priok then Baubau and then to Kendari.
- Duration6 days 14h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 1,392,950($95)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lake Toba and Kendari
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lake Toba to Kendari by ferry, car, plane, taxi and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around IDR 1,392,950 ($95) and will take around 6 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 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 4,822,900 ($320).
The distance between Lake Toba and Kendari is around 3,139km (1,950 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,725km (1,693 miles)
It takes around 7h 55m to get from Lake Toba and Kendari by ferry, car and plane.
The quickest way to get from Lake Toba to Kendari is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes around 7h 55m and will set you back approx IDR 4,822,900 ($320).
The cheapest way to travel between Lake Toba and Kendari is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 1,392,950 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lake Toba and Kendari. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit (DTB) then fly from Silangit (DTB) to Kendari (KDI). instead which will take 7h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lake Toba and Kendari. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit (DTB) then fly from Silangit (DTB) to Kendari (KDI). instead which will take 7h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lake Toba to Kendari. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit (DTB) then fly from Silangit (DTB) to Kendari (KDI). instead which will take 7h 55m.
The closest major airport to Kendari is Haluoleo Airport (KDI) (KDI) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Kendari. Baubau Airport (BUW) (BUW) 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 Kendari. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit (DTB) then fly from Silangit (DTB) to Kendari (KDI). instead which will take 7h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lake Toba to Kendari is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes, on average, 7h 55m and will usually cost around IDR 4,822,900 ($320).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lake Toba and Kendari
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi and Plane + 1 similar | 10h 45m | IDR 6,006,160($400) | on demand | 3,644km (2,265 miles) |
| Ferry, Car and Plane | 7h 55m | IDR 4,822,900($320) | 4 times a day | 3,139km (1,950 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 6 days 14h | IDR 1,392,950($95) | once a week | 4,156km (2,582 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lake Toba and Kendari
Ferry operators
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Local Ferry Indonesia
Pelni
Pelayaran Nasional Indonesia
Bus companies
Local Bus Indonesia
Airlines
Batik Air
Citilink Indonesia
Lion Mentari Airlines
Wings Air
Airports near Kendari
The following major airports near Kendari offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Haluoleo Airport (KDI)
- Distance
- 15km (9 miles) from Kendari
Baubau Airport (BUW)
- Distance
- 166km (103 miles) from Kendari
Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)
- Distance
- 351km (218 miles) from Kendari