Introducing Parapat
The mainland departure point for Danau Toba, Parapat has everything a transiting tourist needs: transport, lodging and supplies.
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The commercial sector of the town clumps together along the Trans-Sumatran Hwy (Jl Sisingamangaraja, aka SM Raja). Branching southwest towards the pier, Jl Pulau Samosir passes most of Parapat’s hotels. After 1km, a right fork (Jl Haranggaol) leads to the pier, another kilometre southwest. The bus terminal is 2km east of town, but most buses pick up and drop off passengers from ticket agents along the highway or at the pier.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: North Sumatra trains
by thelawnet 29 May 2012
Yes that would give you plenty of time. I would expect the journey to take 1.5 - 2 hours from Tebing Tinggi to Parapat. There would be…
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RE: North Sumatra trains
by CndnNewbie 23 May 2012
Hi thelawnnet. Thanks for the very helpful information. My husband and I will be traveling from Bukit Lawang to Lake Toba in July. I am…
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RE: Train and bus from Medan to Lake Toba
by udangompong 18 May 2012
Siantar-Parapat bus took only 1hr by minibus on excellent highway in 2010
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