I plan to take a train from Jakarta to Yogyakarta but I wonder what is that the best way to get from Jakarta to Yogyakarta? Also, what are my options for the train?
– Ruby
In Java, the train system is well connected and fairly easy on travelers. It is one of the best way to get from Jakarta to Yogyakarta without much pain, and it is better than the bus because it skips the notorious traffic of Indonesia. You may choose from a few train companies that does direct train from Jakarta to Yogyakarta.
Check here at their Indonesia official train website (http://www.kereta-api.co.id/) for the timetable for the trains. Unfortunately, the site is only in Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian) but you can read the names of the places, note that Tanggal is date, Stasiun Asal is From and Stasiun Tujuan is To.
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Train Rail Map, Timetable and Fare Price
Train (kereta api) in Indonesia is quite well connected within Java and using it would be easy with these information.
I myself had traveled on the train from Jakarta to Yogyakarta and it was a smooth and comfortable ride. I alighted at Purwokerto, on of the connecting cities in central Java.
Train Rail Map
Indonesia West and Central Java Train Rail Map
Indonesia Central and East Java Train Rail Map
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Train Timetable
Check here at their Indonesia official train website (http://www.kereta-api.co.id/) for the timetable for each destinations, like between Jakarta to Yogyakarta, or Jakarta to Surabaya or Yogayakarta to Malang. Unfortunately the site is only in Bahasa Indonesia (Indonesian) but you can read the names of the places, note that Tanggal is date, Stasiun Asal is From and Stasiun Tujuan is To.
Train Fare Price
Also at the official train website, after selecting your to and fro destinations, you will find the price listed for different type of trains and also different companies of train.
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How or Where to Buy Train Tickets in Jakarta?
Q: I read that you may only get the train tickets in the respective train stations in Jakarta, is it true? If not where can get train tickets? Are there any more convenient places around Jakarta that I can buy train tickets?
– Oscar
A: You may buy train tickets at any Indomaret outlet in Indonesia. Here you may just need to pay a small fee for the transaction, truly worth it for saving time and transport money. Before departure at the train station, just bring the receipt to the special counter that shows Indomaret on the sign and exchange for a train ticket.
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The train network though not the best or fastest, can be quite a good alternative to taking bus in Indonesia.
Double-tracking have been done on most major congested lines and the effort is still ongoing.
Types of Train
The types of train are Air-conditioned Eksekutif Class (Eksekutif Class), Business (Bisnis) and Economy Class (Ekonomi Class). Economy class are for the budget traveler who are willing to sacrifice comfort and a little bit of safety due to congestion and longer travel time. There are no sleeper trains in Indonesia. Generally tickets are available to be bought immediately, if not during peak holiday season, else it can always be reserved up to a month in advance.
Indonesia Train Route Map
Safety
As usual take note of your belongings as the train can be crowded and theft can be quite common, especially on overnight journeys, so please lock your doors / bags whenever possible.
Train Travel in Java
Java has the best train railway network, connecting Jakarta in West Java to various other main cities like Surabaya, Yogyakarta and Solo, covering Central and East Java. If you want to get to Bali, you may take the train to Banyuwangi and then connect with ferries to the island. Traveling on train in Java can be one of the best choice if you are not in a hurry as the route is scenic, for example the train that climbs into the hills before Bandung are beautiful.
Gambir Train Station
The most convenient train station in Jakarta, on the eastern side of Merdeka Square or 15 minutes walk from Jalan Jaksa. This train goes to Bogor, Bandung, Yogyakarta, Solo, Semarang and Surabaya. Express train tickets can be bought in advance in booking offices here at the northern end of the station.
Pasar Senen Train Station – goes to the east of Jakarta and have the most economy-class trains.
Tanah Abang Train Station – goes to the west of Jakarta and have economy trains.
Train from Jakarta goes to Bogor, Bandung, Cirebon, Yogyakrta and Solo.
Trains in Jakarta
How or Where to Buy Train Tickets
First of all of course you may purchase the train tickets at the respective train stations itself but if you want alternative to that you may buy train tickets at any Indomaret outlet in Indonesia. Here you may just need to pay a small fee for the transaction, truly worth it for saving time and transport money. Before departure at the train station, just bring the receipt to the special counter that shows Indomaret on the sign and exchange for a train ticket.
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