How to Get to Lake Toba

Since it is located in North Sumatra, the only way there is through the city of Medan – North Sumatra Indonesia. Lake Toba is about 4 hours drive by car from Medan City. You can travel by public bus which may take longer to about 6 hours. The usual stop is the town of ” Pematang Siantar ” halfway to Lake Toba for a toilet break.

Local town is known as Prapat / Parapat.
Local transportation around the lake takes the form of boats. You can also hire a motorcycle for a day or two and get out and about ( Rp.50,0000 per day inclusive of 4 litres of petrol ). There are no police checking licenses and there is not much traffic – just watch out for the big trucks, buses and diabolical bridge.

Source: Lake Toba Largest Volcanic Lake in the World | Medan Indonesia Pride http://www.medanku.com/lake-toba-north-sumatra/#ixzz190FcCWnO
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