How to travel from Lake Toba to Kualanamu International Airport (KNO), Indonesia
The distance between Lake Toba and Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) is around 176km (109 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 3h 25m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Lake Toba to Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) by ferry, car, train and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) → Lake Toba if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Car and Train
Take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Siantar then take the train to Medan.
- Duration6hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costIDR 299,560($20)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Ajibata then take the bus to Amplas Station.
- Duration6h 10m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical costIDR 194,715($13)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Kuala Namu Airport (KNO).
- Duration3h 25m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical costIDR 164,760($11)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lake Toba and Kualanamu International Airport (KNO)
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lake Toba to Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) by ferry, car, train and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around IDR 164,760 ($11) and will take around 3h 25m.
The distance between Lake Toba and Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) is around 176km (109 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 114km (71 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from Lake Toba and Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) by ferry, car and train.
The quickest way to get from Lake Toba to Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx IDR 164,760 ($11).
The cheapest way to travel between Lake Toba and Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around IDR 164,760 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lake Toba and Kualanamu International Airport (KNO). We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Kuala Namu Airport (KNO). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lake Toba and Kualanamu International Airport (KNO). We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Kuala Namu Airport (KNO). instead which will take 3h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
The easiest way to get to Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) from Lake Toba is to take a ferry and then drive which will take 3h 25m and cost around IDR 164,760 ($11).
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lake Toba to Kualanamu International Airport (KNO). We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Siantar then take the train to Medan. instead which will take 6hrs.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Lake Toba to Kualanamu International Airport (KNO). We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Siantar then take the train to Medan. instead which will take 6hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lake Toba to Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) is to take a ferry, then drive and then take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around IDR 299,560 ($20).
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Compare travel optionsbetween Lake Toba and Kualanamu International Airport (KNO)
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Car and Train | 6hrs | IDR 299,560($20) | once daily | 222km (138 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 6h 10m | IDR 194,715($13) | 4 times a day | 216km (134 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 3h 25m | IDR 164,760($11) | 4 times a day | 176km (109 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lake Toba and Kualanamu International Airport (KNO)
Ferry operators
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Bus companies
Local Bus Indonesia
Train operators
Kereta API