There are 2 ways to get from Pulau Samosir to Balige by ferry, bus, car ferry, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pulau Samosir to Balige is to ferry and bus which costs Rp42000 - Rp650000 and takes 6h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Pulau Samosir to Balige is to car ferry and drive which takes 2h 8m and costs Rp150000 - Rp330000.
The distance between Pulau Samosir and Balige is 106 km.
The best way to get from Pulau Samosir to Balige without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 6h 19m and costs Rp42000 - Rp650000.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Pulau Samosir to Balige, including transfers.
There are 37+ hotels available in Balige.
What companies run services between Pulau Samosir, Indonesia and Balige, Indonesia?
There is no direct connection from Pulau Samosir to Balige. However, you can take the ferry to Parapat, walk to Parapat pier, take the bus to Silangit Airport, then take the bus to Balige. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pulau Samosir to Balige via Tomok and Ajibata in around 2h 8m.
- Phone
- (021) 1500 825
- humas@damri.co.id
- Website
- damri.co.id
Bus from Parapat pier to Silangit Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rp 23,000–250,000
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/damri
Ferry from Tuk Tuk to Parapat
- Ave. Duration
- 46 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 Tomok to Ajibata
- Ave. Duration
- 56 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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