How to travel from Lake Toba to Yogyakarta, Indonesia
The distance between Lake Toba and Yogyakarta is around 1,825km (1,134 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 Yogyakarta by ferry, car, plane, train, bus and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Yogyakarta → 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 Yogyakarta (YIA).
- Duration6h 45m
- Flight time3h 20m
- Typical costIDR 3,474,885($230)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Bakauheni Port then take a ferry to Merak then drive to Yogyakarta.
- Duration1 day 9h
- Departshourly
- Typical costIDR 1,977,090($130)
Multiple operators
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lake Toba and Yogyakarta
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lake Toba to Yogyakarta by ferry, car, plane, train, bus and taxi. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then drive, then take the train and then take the bus which costs around IDR 1,437,885 ($95) and will take around 2 days 9h. 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 3,474,885 ($230).
The distance between Lake Toba and Yogyakarta is around 1,825km (1,134 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,733km (1,077 miles)
It takes around 6h 45m to get from Lake Toba and Yogyakarta by ferry, car and plane.
The quickest way to get from Lake Toba to Yogyakarta is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes around 6h 45m and will set you back approx IDR 3,474,885 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Lake Toba and Yogyakarta is to take a ferry, then drive, then take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 1,437,885 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lake Toba and Yogyakarta. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit (DTB) then fly from Silangit (DTB) to Yogyakarta (YIA). instead which will take 6h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lake Toba and Yogyakarta. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit (DTB) then fly from Silangit (DTB) to Yogyakarta (YIA). instead which will take 6h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lake Toba to Yogyakarta. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit (DTB) then fly from Silangit (DTB) to Yogyakarta (YIA). instead which will take 6h 45m.
The closest major airport to Yogyakarta is Adisucipto Airport (JOG) (JOG) which is approximately 23km (14 miles) from Yogyakarta. Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) (YIA) and Adisumarmo International Airport (SOC) (SOC) 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 Yogyakarta. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ajibata then drive to Silangit (DTB) then fly from Silangit (DTB) to Yogyakarta (YIA). instead which will take 6h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lake Toba to Yogyakarta is to take a ferry, then drive and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around IDR 3,474,885 ($230).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lake Toba and Yogyakarta
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Car and Plane | 6h 45m | IDR 3,474,885($230) | 4 times a day | 1,825km (1,134 miles) |
Car and Ferry + 2 similar | 1 day 9h | IDR 1,977,090($130) | hourly | 2,350km (1,460 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Taxi | 2 days 13h | IDR 1,497,795($100) | once daily | 2,639km (1,640 miles) |
| Ferry, Car, Train and Bus | 2 days 9h | IDR 1,437,885($95) | once daily | 2,647km (1,645 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lake Toba and Yogyakarta
Airlines
PT. Sriwijaya Air
Lion Mentari Airlines
Ferry operators
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Bus companies
Putra Pelangi
Sumber Alam
Train operators
Kereta API
Airports near Yogyakarta
The following major airports near Yogyakarta offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Adisucipto Airport (JOG)
- Distance
- 23km (14 miles) from Yogyakarta
Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA)
- Distance
- 35km (22 miles) from Yogyakarta
Adisumarmo International Airport (SOC)
- Distance
- 67km (41 miles) from Yogyakarta