How to travel from Tanjung Pandan to Lake Toba, Indonesia
The distance between Tanjung Pandan and Lake Toba is around 1,770km (1,100 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then drive and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 45m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Tanjung Pandan to Lake Toba by plane, taxi, car, ferry, train 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 → Tanjung Pandan if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Taxi
Fly from Tanjung Pandan (TJQ) to Ferdinand Lumban Tobing (FLZ) then take a taxi to Danau Toba.
- Duration8h 55m
- Flight time4h 20m
- Typical costIDR 4,313,650($290)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Tanjung Priok and then to Belawan then take the bus to Parapat then take a ferry to Tuk Tuk.
- Duration3 days 13h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 838,765($56)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tanjung Pandan and Lake Toba
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tanjung Pandan to Lake Toba by plane, taxi, car, ferry, train and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around IDR 838,765 ($56) and will take around 3 days 13h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then drive and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,280,170 ($220).
The distance between Tanjung Pandan and Lake Toba is around 1,770km (1,100 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,140km (709 miles)
It takes around 8h 55m to get from Tanjung Pandan and Lake Toba by plane and taxi.
The quickest way to get from Tanjung Pandan to Lake Toba is to fly, then drive and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx IDR 3,280,170 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between Tanjung Pandan and Lake Toba is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 838,765 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Tanjung Pandan and Lake Toba. We recommend that you fly from Tanjung Pandan (TJQ) to Silangit (DTB) then drive to Ajibata then take a ferry to Ambarita. instead which will take 5h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tanjung Pandan and Lake Toba. We recommend that you fly from Tanjung Pandan (TJQ) to Silangit (DTB) then drive to Ajibata then take a ferry to Ambarita. instead which will take 5h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tanjung Pandan to Lake Toba. We recommend that you fly from Tanjung Pandan (TJQ) to Ferdinand Lumban Tobing (FLZ) then take a taxi to Danau Toba. instead which will take 8h 55m.
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 Tanjung Pandan to Lake Toba. We recommend that you fly from Tanjung Pandan (TJQ) to Ferdinand Lumban Tobing (FLZ) then take a taxi to Danau Toba. instead which will take 8h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tanjung Pandan to Lake Toba is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 8h 55m and will usually cost around IDR 4,313,650 ($290).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tanjung Pandan and Lake Toba
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Taxi + 2 similar | 8h 55m | IDR 4,313,650($290) | on demand | 2,275km (1,414 miles) |
| Plane, Car and Ferry | 5h 45m | IDR 3,280,170($220) | 4 times a day | 1,770km (1,100 miles) |
| Plane, Train, Car and Ferry | 9h 50m | IDR 3,160,350($210) | once daily | 2,023km (1,257 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 3 days 13h | IDR 838,765($56) | once a week | 2,373km (1,475 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tanjung Pandan and Lake Toba
Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Indonesia AirAsia
Wings Air
Lion Mentari Airlines
PT. Sriwijaya Air
Ferry operators
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Pelni
Local Ferry Indonesia
Train operators
Kereta API
Bus companies
Local Bus Indonesia
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