How to travel from Lake Toba to Labuan Bajo, Indonesia
The distance between Lake Toba and Labuan Bajo is around 2,839km (1,764 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes around 6h 45m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Lake Toba to Labuan Bajo by ferry, car, plane, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Labuan Bajo → 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 Labuan Bajo (LBJ).
- Duration6h 45m
- Flight time4h 30m
- Typical costIDR 2,051,980($135)
Multiple operators
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 Makassar and then to Labuhanbajo.
- Duration6 days
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 1,422,905($95)
Multiple operators
Ferry, Bus and Train
Take a ferry to Ajibata then take the bus to Amplas Station and then to Bandar Lampung then take a ferry to Gambir Station then take the train to Surabaya Pasar Turi then take the bus to Denpasar DB Trans then take a ferry to Labuhanbajo.
- Duration4 days 10h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 2,141,850($145)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lake Toba and Labuan Bajo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lake Toba to Labuan Bajo by ferry, car, plane, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around IDR 1,422,905 ($95) and will take around 6 days. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then drive and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 2,051,980 ($135).
The distance between Lake Toba and Labuan Bajo is around 2,839km (1,764 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,634km (1,637 miles)
It takes around 6h 45m to get from Lake Toba and Labuan Bajo by ferry, car and plane.
The quickest way to get from Lake Toba to Labuan Bajo is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes around 6h 45m and will set you back approx IDR 2,051,980 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Lake Toba and Labuan Bajo is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 1,422,905 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lake Toba and Labuan Bajo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit (DTB) then fly from Silangit (DTB) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ). instead which will take 6h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lake Toba and Labuan Bajo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit (DTB) then fly from Silangit (DTB) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ). instead which will take 6h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lake Toba to Labuan Bajo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit (DTB) then fly from Silangit (DTB) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ). instead which will take 6h 45m.
The closest major airport to Labuan Bajo is Komodo Airport (LBJ) (LBJ) which is approximately 1km (1 miles) from Labuan Bajo. Tambolaka Airport (TMC) (TMC) 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 Labuan Bajo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit (DTB) then fly from Silangit (DTB) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ). instead which will take 6h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lake Toba to Labuan Bajo is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around IDR 2,051,980 ($135).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lake Toba and Labuan Bajo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Car and Plane | 6h 45m | IDR 2,051,980($135) | 4 times a day | 2,839km (1,764 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 6 days | IDR 1,422,905($95) | once a week | 3,906km (2,427 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Train | 4 days 10h | IDR 2,141,850($145) | once a week | 3,933km (2,444 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lake Toba and Labuan Bajo
Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Batik Air
Garuda Indonesia
Lion Mentari Airlines
Wings Air
Ferry operators
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Damri
Pelni
Bus companies
Putra Pelangi
Train operators
Kereta API
Airports near Labuan Bajo
The following major airports near Labuan Bajo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Komodo Airport (LBJ)
- Distance
- 1km (1 miles) from Labuan Bajo
Tambolaka Airport (TMC)
- Distance
- 124km (77 miles) from Labuan Bajo
Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)
- Distance
- 382km (237 miles) from Labuan Bajo