How to travel from Sumedang to Lake Toba, Indonesia
The distance between Sumedang and Lake Toba is around 1,591km (989 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 8h 15m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Sumedang to Lake Toba by plane, taxi, bus, car, ferry and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lake Toba → Sumedang if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Taxi
Fly from Husein Sastranegara (BDO) to Ferdinand Lumban Tobing (FLZ) then take a taxi to Danau Toba.
- Duration8h 15m
- Flight time3h 15m
- Typical costIDR 4,328,630($290)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Merak then take a ferry to Bakauheni Port then drive to Danau Toba.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departshourly
- Typical costIDR 3,325,105($220)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sumedang and Lake Toba
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sumedang to Lake Toba by plane, taxi, bus, car, ferry and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around IDR 778,855 ($52) and will take around 2 days 21h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 8h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 4,328,630 ($290).
The distance between Sumedang and Lake Toba is around 1,591km (989 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,453km (903 miles)
It takes around 8h 15m to get from Sumedang and Lake Toba by plane and taxi.
The quickest way to get from Sumedang to Lake Toba is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 8h 15m and will set you back approx IDR 4,328,630 ($290).
The cheapest way to travel between Sumedang and Lake Toba is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 778,855 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sumedang and Lake Toba. We recommend that you fly from Husein Sastranegara (BDO) to Ferdinand Lumban Tobing (FLZ) then take a taxi to Danau Toba. instead which will take 8h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sumedang and Lake Toba. We recommend that you fly from Husein Sastranegara (BDO) to Ferdinand Lumban Tobing (FLZ) then take a taxi to Danau Toba. instead which will take 8h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sumedang to Lake Toba. We recommend that you fly from Husein Sastranegara (BDO) to Ferdinand Lumban Tobing (FLZ) then take a taxi to Danau Toba. instead which will take 8h 15m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Sumedang to Lake Toba. We recommend that you fly from Husein Sastranegara (BDO) to Ferdinand Lumban Tobing (FLZ) then take a taxi to Danau Toba. instead which will take 8h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sumedang to Lake Toba is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 8h 15m and will usually cost around IDR 4,328,630 ($290).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sumedang and Lake Toba
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Taxi + 2 similar | 8h 15m | IDR 4,328,630($290) | on demand | 2,043km (1,269 miles) |
| Plane, Train, Car and Ferry | 9hrs | IDR 3,025,545($200) | once daily | 1,791km (1,113 miles) |
| Bus, Plane, Car and Ferry | 9h 10m | IDR 2,096,915($140) | 4 times a day | 1,591km (989 miles) |
Car and Ferry + 2 similar | 1 day 5h | IDR 3,325,105($220) | hourly | 2,009km (1,248 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 2 days 21h | IDR 778,855($52) | once a week | 2,240km (1,392 miles) |
| Taxi, Train, Ferry and Car | 2 days 20h | IDR 1,482,820($100) | once a week | 2,200km (1,367 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sumedang and Lake Toba
Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Lion Mentari Airlines
Wings Air
Indonesia AirAsia
Batik Air
Bus companies
Medal Sekarwangi
Local Bus Indonesia
Ferry operators
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Pelni
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