How to travel from Prabumulih to Lake Toba, Indonesia
The distance between Prabumulih and Lake Toba is around 1,331km (827 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly, then drive and then take a ferry which takes around 8h 10m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Prabumulih to Lake Toba by train, plane, car, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lake Toba → Prabumulih if you're planning a return trip.
Train, Plane, Car and Ferry
Take the train to Kertapati then fly from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM) to Silangit (DTB) then drive to Ajibata then take a ferry to Ambarita.
- Duration8h 10m
- Flight time3h 10m
- Typical costIDR 3,370,040($225)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train, Bus and Ferry
Take the train to Kertapati then take the bus to Terminal AKAP BRPS then Medan Putra Pelangi and then to Parapat then take a ferry to Tuk Tuk.
- Duration1 day 18h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costIDR 1,003,525($67)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Prabumulih and Lake Toba
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Prabumulih to Lake Toba by train, plane, car, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus, then drive and then take a ferry which costs around IDR 913,655 ($61) and will take around 1 day 17h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly, then drive and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 8h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,370,040 ($225).
The distance between Prabumulih and Lake Toba is around 1,331km (827 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 896km (557 miles)
It takes around 8h 10m to get from Prabumulih and Lake Toba by train, plane, car and ferry. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Prabumulih to Lake Toba is to take the train, then fly, then drive and then take a ferry which takes around 8h 10m and will set you back approx IDR 3,370,040 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Prabumulih and Lake Toba, if you exclude driving, is to take the train, then take the bus, then drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 913,655 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Prabumulih and Lake Toba. We recommend that you take the train to Kertapati then fly from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM) to Silangit (DTB) then drive to Ajibata then take a ferry to Ambarita. instead which will take 8h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Prabumulih and Lake Toba. We recommend that you take the train to Kertapati then fly from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM) to Silangit (DTB) then drive to Ajibata then take a ferry to Ambarita. instead which will take 8h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Prabumulih to Lake Toba. We recommend that you take the train to Kertapati then fly from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM) to Silangit (DTB) then drive to Ajibata then take a ferry to Ambarita. instead which will take 8h 10m.
The closest major airport to Lake Toba is Silangit Airport (DTB) (DTB) which is approximately 40km (25 miles) from Lake Toba. Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) (KNO) and Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport (FLZ) (FLZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Prabumulih and Lake Toba. The distance is around 1,331km (827 miles) by road and it will take around 20h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Prabumulih to Lake Toba is to take the train, then fly, then drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around IDR 3,370,040 ($225).
Compare travel optionsbetween Prabumulih and Lake Toba
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train, Plane, Car and Ferry + 2 similar | 8h 10m | IDR 3,370,040($225) | every 20 mins | 1,877km (1,166 miles) |
| Train to Lubuklinggau, plane, car and ferry | 10h 40m | IDR 3,564,755($240) | once daily | 2,115km (1,314 miles) |
| Train to Tegineneng, plane, car and ferry | 11h 45m | IDR 3,100,435($205) | once daily | 1,839km (1,143 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry | 1 day 18h | IDR 1,003,525($67) | once daily | 1,677km (1,042 miles) |
Drive + 1 similar | 20h 30m | IDR 2,216,735($150) | on demand | 1,331km (827 miles) |
| Train, Bus, Car and Ferry | 1 day 17h | IDR 913,655($61) | once daily | 1,536km (954 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Prabumulih and Lake Toba
Airlines
Batik Air
Citilink Indonesia
Lion Mentari Airlines
Super Air Jet
Garuda Indonesia
Ferry operators
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Local Ferry Indonesia
Bus companies
Lorena
Pemerintah Kota Sibolga
Cv. Putra Sultan Nauli
Putra Pelangi
Local Bus Indonesia
Train operators
Kereta API
Airports near Lake Toba
The following major airports near Lake Toba offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Silangit Airport (DTB)
- Distance
- 40km (25 miles) from Lake Toba
Kualanamu International Airport (KNO)
- Distance
- 114km (71 miles) from Lake Toba
Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Airport (FLZ)
- Distance
- 117km (73 miles) from Lake Toba