How to get there

Samosir Island lies at the heart of Lake Toba in North Sumatra, Indonesia. Accessible via Silangit International Airport or Kualanamu International Airport in Medan, visitors can reach Samosir by car, bus, or ferry across the scenic waters of Lake Toba.

Samosir is an island!

Samosir Island, an emerald gem in the midst of Lake Toba, is a destination that captivates with its natural beauty and cultural richness. Known for its stunning landscapes, This island is easily accessible by different means of transport. Internationally flight through Medan, Kualanamu International Airport or Jakarta transit and then flight to Silangit Airports Siborongborong. Transportation into the Samosir Island can be by car or buses.

Measuring your Impact to come to Samosir Island

Did you know that the majority of our carbon footprint is attributed to the transportation of runners and their companions? That's why we encourage you to choose more sustainable means of transportation or use public transport.

DO YOU NEED A VISA?
Before booking international flights be sure to check if you need a visa to travel to Indonesia.

Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) is the main air gateway into Indonesia. It serves more than 40 international airlines. In addition to flights from Jakarta, there are direct domestic flights to Medan & Siborong borong from various other places in Indonesia.

The closest airports to Samosir Island are:

Raja Sisingamangaraja XII Airport / Silangit Airport (DTB)

City : Medan, North Sumatera

As for flights with stopovers, it is possible to make connections from the cities of Jakarta, The capital city of Indonesia. There are selected airlines that fly from Jakarta into the Silangit Airports. In addition to being recommended for domestic Indonesian runners, international runners can also choose this airport.

Kualanamu International Airport (KNO)

City : Siborong borong, North Sumatera

Next, To get to Samosir Island you must use a taxi, shuttle service, carpooling or hire a car.

If you are coming from Raja Sisingamangaraja XII Airport / Silangit Airport (DTB)

To reach Samosir Island by Car from Silangit Airport take the Lintas Barat Sumatera road to Dolok Sanggul and then Tele Pandang Tower and exit at Pangururan Samosir Island.

Distances : 113 Km from Samosir Island
Trip Duration : ETA 2 hours 30 minutes to Samosir Island

If you are coming from Kualanamu International Airport (KNO)

To reach Samosir Island by Car from Kualanamu International Airport take the MKTT Highway (Medan-Kualanamu-Tebing Tinggi) road and exit way at Tebing Tinggi, then continue on the Sumatra Crossroad until you arrive at Parapat.

To get to Samosir Island from Parapat you have to cross Lake Toba using a ferry from Ajibata Port to Ambarita Port (government owned) or Ajibata Port to Tomok Port (private company owned). For ferry schedules and ticket reservations, please click here.

From the ferry port For 100K runners we recommend looking for accommodation around Tuk Tuk Siadong area and for other categories you can look for accommodation around Pangururan area to be closer to the race village

Distances : 194 Km from Samosir Island
Trip Duration : ETA 5 hours 30 minutes (incd crossing with ferry ship) to Samosir Island