How to travel from Lake Toba to Ubud, Indonesia
The distance between Lake Toba and Ubud is around 2,376km (1,476 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes around 6h 45m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Lake Toba to Ubud by ferry, car, plane, bus, train and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ubud → 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 Ngurah Rai (DPS).
- Duration6h 45m
- Flight time4hrs
- Typical costIDR 2,081,935($140)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Ajibata then take the bus to Amplas Station then take a ferry to Port of Tanjung Priok then take the bus to Terminal Mengwi.
- Duration4 days 1h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 1,542,730($105)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lake Toba and Ubud
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lake Toba to Ubud by ferry, car, plane, bus, train and taxi. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around IDR 1,542,730 ($105) and will take around 4 days 1h. 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 2,081,935 ($140).
The distance between Lake Toba and Ubud is around 2,376km (1,476 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,195km (1,364 miles)
It takes around 6h 45m to get from Lake Toba and Ubud by ferry, car and plane.
The quickest way to get from Lake Toba to Ubud is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes around 6h 45m and will set you back approx IDR 2,081,935 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Lake Toba and Ubud is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 1,542,730 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lake Toba and Ubud. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit (DTB) then fly from Silangit (DTB) to Ngurah Rai (DPS). instead which will take 6h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lake Toba and Ubud. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit (DTB) then fly from Silangit (DTB) to Ngurah Rai (DPS). instead which will take 6h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lake Toba to Ubud. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit (DTB) then fly from Silangit (DTB) to Ngurah Rai (DPS). instead which will take 6h 45m.
The closest major airport to Ubud is Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) (DPS) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Ubud. Blimbingsari Airport (BWX) (BWX) and Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP) (LOP) 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 Ubud. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit (DTB) then fly from Silangit (DTB) to Ngurah Rai (DPS). instead which will take 6h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lake Toba to Ubud is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around IDR 2,081,935 ($140).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lake Toba and Ubud
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Car and Plane + 1 similar | 6h 45m | IDR 2,081,935($140) | 4 times a day | 2,376km (1,476 miles) |
| Ferry, Car, Plane and Bus | 9h 55m | IDR 2,216,735($150) | 4 times a day | 2,401km (1,492 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 4 days 1h | IDR 1,542,730($105) | once a week | 3,198km (1,987 miles) |
| Ferry, Car, Train, Bus and Taxi | 2 days 23h | IDR 3,205,280($215) | once daily | 3,400km (2,112 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lake Toba and Ubud
Ferry operators
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Damri
Pelni
Bus companies
Putra Pelangi
Kramat Djati
Pahala Kencana
Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
PT. Sriwijaya Air
Batik Air
Train operators
Kereta API
Airports near Ubud
The following major airports near Ubud offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
- Distance
- 29km (18 miles) from Ubud
Blimbingsari Airport (BWX)
- Distance
- 104km (64 miles) from Ubud
Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP)
- Distance
- 115km (71 miles) from Ubud