There are 2 ways to get from Balige to Pulau Samosir by bus, ferry, car, or car ferry
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balige to Pulau Samosir is to bus and ferry which costs Rp43000 - Rp650000 and takes 5h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Balige to Pulau Samosir is to drive and car ferry which takes 2h 9m and costs Rp150000 - Rp330000.
The distance between Balige and Pulau Samosir is 107 km.
The best way to get from Balige to Pulau Samosir without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 5h 49m and costs Rp43000 - Rp650000.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Balige to Pulau Samosir, including transfers.
There are 122+ hotels available in Pulau Samosir.
What companies run services between Balige, Indonesia and Pulau Samosir, Indonesia?
There is no direct connection from Balige to Pulau Samosir. However, you can take the bus to Silangit Airport, take the bus to Parapat pier, walk to Parapat, then take the ferry to Tuk Tuk. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Balige to Pulau Samosir via Ajibata and Tomok in around 2h 9m.
- Phone
- (021) 1500 825
- humas@damri.co.id
- Website
- damri.co.id
Bus from Silangit Airport to Parapat pier
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rp 24,000–250,000
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/damri
Ferry from Parapat to Tuk Tuk
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rp 14,000–110,000
- VIP
- Rp 26,000–36,000
- Economy
- Rp 15,000–33,000
Car ferry from Ajibata to Tomok
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rp 9,500–110,000
- VIP
- Rp 27,000–36,000
- Economy
- Rp 16,000–34,000
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