How to travel from Lake Toba to Lombok, Indonesia
The distance between Lake Toba and Lombok is around 2,468km (1,534 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes around 6h 30m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Lake Toba to Lombok 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 Lombok → 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 Lombok (LOP).
- Duration6h 30m
- Flight time4hrs
- Typical costIDR 3,310,130($220)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Ajibata then take the bus to Amplas Station, Bandar Lampung then Jakarta and then to Surabaya Kota then take a ferry to Makassar and then to Lembar.
- Duration6 days 2h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 2,126,870($140)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lake Toba and Lombok
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lake Toba to Lombok by ferry, car, plane, train and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around IDR 2,126,870 ($140) and will take around 6 days 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then drive and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,310,130 ($220).
The distance between Lake Toba and Lombok is around 2,468km (1,534 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,301km (1,430 miles)
It takes around 6h 30m to get from Lake Toba and Lombok by ferry, car and plane.
The quickest way to get from Lake Toba to Lombok is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes around 6h 30m and will set you back approx IDR 3,310,130 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between Lake Toba and Lombok is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 2,126,870 ($140) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lake Toba and Lombok. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit (DTB) then fly from Silangit (DTB) to Lombok (LOP). instead which will take 6h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lake Toba and Lombok. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit (DTB) then fly from Silangit (DTB) to Lombok (LOP). instead which will take 6h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lake Toba to Lombok. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit (DTB) then fly from Silangit (DTB) to Lombok (LOP). instead which will take 6h 30m.
The closest major airport to Lombok is Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP) (LOP) which is approximately 22km (14 miles) from Lombok. Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ) (SWQ) and Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) (DPS) 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 Lombok. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit (DTB) then fly from Silangit (DTB) to Lombok (LOP). instead which will take 6h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lake Toba to Lombok is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around IDR 3,310,130 ($220).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lake Toba and Lombok
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Car and Plane + 2 similar | 6h 30m | IDR 3,310,130($220) | 4 times a day | 2,468km (1,534 miles) |
| Ferry, Car, Train and Plane | 10h 45m | IDR 3,804,400($255) | once daily | 2,722km (1,692 miles) |
| Ferry, Car, Plane and Bus | 15h 15m | IDR 3,684,575($245) | once daily | 2,504km (1,556 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 6 days 2h | IDR 2,126,870($140) | once a week | 4,661km (2,896 miles) |
| Ferry, Car, Train and Bus | 3 days 4h | IDR 2,696,030($180) | once daily | 3,594km (2,233 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lake Toba and Lombok
Ferry operators
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Damri
Bluewater Express
Gili Getaway
Pelni
Bus companies
Putra Pelangi
Damri
Airlines
PT. Sriwijaya Air
Batik Air
Indonesia AirAsia
Lion Mentari Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Train operators
Kereta API
Airports near Lombok
The following major airports near Lombok offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP)
- Distance
- 22km (14 miles) from Lombok
Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ)
- Distance
- 117km (72 miles) from Lombok
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
- Distance
- 132km (82 miles) from Lombok