To reach Pematang Siantar from Pamijahan, travel to Jakarta and fly to Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) in Medan. From there, take a bus or taxi to Pematang Siantar. The total travel time is about 4 hours. Pematang Siantar is a key transit city for travelers heading to Lake Toba.
Total Distance: Driving distance 100 km to airport + 1,400 km air distance.
The bus from Medan to Pematang Siantar takes 3 hours.
March to September for dry weather.