How to travel from Lake Toba to Manokwari, Indonesia
The distance between Lake Toba and Manokwari is around 4,463km (2,773 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes around 9h 35m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Lake Toba to Manokwari 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 Manokwari → 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 Manokwari (MKW).
- Duration9h 35m
- Flight time7h 15m
- Typical costIDR 6,365,630($425)
Multiple operators
Ferry to Parapat, bus
Take a ferry to Parapat then take the bus to Amplas Station then take a ferry to Port of Tanjung Priok and then to Manokwari.
- Duration7 days 18h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 1,482,820($100)
Multiple operators
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 Namlea and then to Manokwari.
- Duration6 days 16h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 2,411,450($160)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lake Toba and Manokwari
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lake Toba to Manokwari by ferry, car, plane, train and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around IDR 1,482,820 ($100) and will take around 7 days 18h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then drive and then fly and arrive in approximately 9h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 6,365,630 ($425).
The distance between Lake Toba and Manokwari is around 4,463km (2,773 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,929km (2,441 miles)
It takes around 9h 35m to get from Lake Toba and Manokwari by ferry, car and plane.
The quickest way to get from Lake Toba to Manokwari is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes around 9h 35m and will set you back approx IDR 6,365,630 ($425).
The cheapest way to travel between Lake Toba and Manokwari is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 1,482,820 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lake Toba and Manokwari. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit (DTB) then fly from Silangit (DTB) to Manokwari (MKW). instead which will take 9h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lake Toba and Manokwari. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit (DTB) then fly from Silangit (DTB) to Manokwari (MKW). instead which will take 9h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lake Toba to Manokwari. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit (DTB) then fly from Silangit (DTB) to Manokwari (MKW). instead which will take 9h 35m.
The closest major airport to Manokwari is Rendani Airport (MKW) (MKW) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Manokwari. Frans Kaisiepo Airport (BIK) (BIK) and Sentani Airport (DJJ) (DJJ) 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 Manokwari. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit (DTB) then fly from Silangit (DTB) to Manokwari (MKW). instead which will take 9h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lake Toba to Manokwari is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes, on average, 9h 35m and will usually cost around IDR 6,365,630 ($425).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lake Toba and Manokwari
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Car and Plane | 9h 35m | IDR 6,365,630($425) | 4 times a day | 4,463km (2,773 miles) |
Ferry to Parapat, bus | 7 days 18h | IDR 1,482,820($100) | once a week | 5,544km (3,445 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 6 days 16h | IDR 2,411,450($160) | once a week | 5,749km (3,572 miles) |
| Ferry, Car, Train and Bus | 6 days 12h | IDR 2,246,695($150) | once a week | 5,697km (3,540 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lake Toba and Manokwari
Ferry operators
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Damri
Pelni
Local Ferry Indonesia
Train operators
Kereta API
Airlines
Batik Air
PT. Sriwijaya Air
Citilink Indonesia
Bus companies
Putra Pelangi
Local Bus Indonesia
Airports near Manokwari
The following major airports near Manokwari offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Rendani Airport (MKW)
- Distance
- 4km (3 miles) from Manokwari
Frans Kaisiepo Airport (BIK)
- Distance
- 229km (142 miles) from Manokwari
Sentani Airport (DJJ)
- Distance
- 740km (460 miles) from Manokwari