If you catch a train from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, it usually will stop at Wates, Lempuyangan and Tugu Train Station. I’m thinking I will take the 6:15 train from Pasar Senen. So to look for accommodation nearby the station of the train we need to catch afterwards (I’d rather spend time finding my way when I arrive to Yogyakarta rather when I have to leave!). It’s an 8-hour train ride from Jakarta to Yogyakarta. Sorry for the late reply. So my partner had to separately register and book her ticket. The trains leave from Jakarta Gambir station and arrive at Yogyakarta Tugu, an executive class ticket will cost around $25. It all results in a wasted day. Hope this works for you and you have a great time in Indonesia. 5) Explain that Borobudur is far away from the airport and on the opposite side of where the other temples of interest so you should see that temple one day and then see the others on another day. Hi. Thank you very much for your help! The station is the largest in Jakarta. I’ve just followed the process to buy two tickets from Gambir to Yogya and after the payment, I see a page that says: “Status gagal, silakan hubungi CC121 021-121 untuk melakukan konfirmasi transaksi Anda” with some more information, but without our names, passports, etc. Bandung ligt een kleine 150 kilometer ten zuidoosten van Jakarta, en zo’n 400 kilometer ten westen van Jogjakarta. I am sure you won’t have a problem to carry a scuba gear bag with you (I am assuming it is a set of BCD, wetsuit, flippers, etc). What can I do?? I’m a little nervous, but excited to think I’ll finally be exploring this country this time next week! Generally, each train leaving from Jakarta to Yogyakarta covers the 530 kms distance in about 8-9 hours. A visit to Yogyakarta becomes easier by train, with 7.5 to 8 hours trip from Jakarta. Taking train from Jakarta to Bali is not bad, you can save more money, meet new people, learn cultures, see how is Java look like, and many more. I’m a solo traveller so trying to make it as easy as possible! Foreign Visa & Master card payments are declined by above booking sites due to ‘security reason’. As the symbol of Gudeg City, Yogyakarta Monument stands at the intersection of Jenderal Sudirman Street and Margo Utama Street. I partnered up with my favourite travel companies in Yogya and offer some tours, feel free to check it here: https://discoveryourindonesia.com/yogya-tours/. I am aware of the site. Hi Firsta! Will I have to re-enter and go through security again to get on my flight to Yogyakarta? I was thinking of catching the train from Jakarta. You should arrive at the train station 30 minutes prior to the departure time. Absolutely, Yogyakarta is one of the tourist-friendly cities in Indonesia. I am not sure which one is the front of the carriage. Hi Ken, There are three train stations in Yogyakarta (Manguwo, Lempuyangan and Tugu) and there is Wates Train Station (which is located on the outskirt of Yogyakarta). The distance between Yogyakarta and Surabaya is 308 km and the journey by train takes from 4.5 to 5.5 hours, depending on the train. In two weeks I am flying to Jakarta from the United States. Whatever train you choose e.g. 3. You arrive in Yogyakarta at around 3 am or so. I was thinking of catching the train from Jakarta. Thanks so much! My next stop is going to be Yogyakarta. We had to first e-mail the admin a photo of the card holders passport along with the credit card in the same picture. Bali is an island. Hi, is it possible to get a ticket on the train station the day of departure? The two hotels I’d recommend within easy reach of the station are Double Tree by Hilton in Diponegoro for luxury travellers or Ibis Budget Hotel Cikini (which has a great olympic sized swimming pool where I always used to swim). Could you please help me with this? For Plan B I’d recommend flying. One faster to Surabaya, Java’s second biggest city, running in the north; and the other connecting Yogyakarta. Happy to hear that. Try again on 23rd Oct or at the beginning of November. Your email address will not be published. Hi, you might can help me, we have planed to go to yogjakarta from jakarta next year as I never been in there before could you tell me what is the best way to get there and how we can buy or book our tickets. I land Jkt on 8th September late evening and then travel to Yogya on 10th September. I have heard that Purwokerto is a nice town to explore. To enter Malioboro Street walk out of the train station and turn right. Just keep an eye on your stuff and you should be fine. Trains in Indonesia are relatively cheap and are a popular form of transport for Indonesians. It’s really beautiful and if it’s your first time in Indonesia really interesting. What a great blog! Dear Firsta, You will determine which station to depart from based on the ticket class you purchased. Agree to terms and conditions and press continue. There are lots of good Apps for learning Indonesian like Memrise. Until this very day, Keraton has been the best example of Javanese Palace architecture in Indonesia. I’m a Canadian who spent a few years in Jakarta as a child; it makes me happy to see people taking time for places outside Bali. We booked train tickets from Jakarta to Yogyacarta based on this very helpful site! so may have to go find a hotel close to Gambir… The best way to enjoy the journey from Jakarta to Yogyakarta is by taking a night train. My question: I’m getting into Jakarta at 21:00 on Sunday the 13th (NEXT SUNDAY!! This guide shows you how to get from Jakarta airport to Gambir train station. We are planning to take the train from Jakarta Gambir on november 23th to Yogjakarta. On executive class trains they do blast the air conditioning and it can get really cold. Im looking for train tickets but cant find station Tugu station. Any thoughts or advice on this matter? I’m glad to know you found this blog post useful. On the east side of this station, there is a railway crossing, cutting across Malioboro Street. Today we are riding the PT Kereta Api train from Yogyakarta to Bandung. In that case, Yogyakarta can be a proper choice. While visiting Yogyakarta, make sure to include these places into your bucket list. I would recommend you catch the day train from Jakarta to Yogyakarta for a number of reasons. Hi CJ, I would recommend to book early if possible. as well as some travel/culture oriented book? I am come from Sri Lanka nearby india. This station was the first station in Koningsplein and maintained by Weltevreden Railway Station Well Contented. This is great. Things to remember before boarding a plane: This special region offers comfort through its beauty, culture, hospitality, and affordable life expense. Hope you can sort out the problem soon. What I understand is that i have to receive an e-mail in 30 minutes…. Just to let everybody know both mentioned web sites for train ticket bookings DO NOT accept UK based debit cards/ Visa & Master card/ for payments. Alternatively, Kereta API operates a train from Pasar Senen to Lempuyangan once daily. Alternatively, Kereta API operates a train from Yogyakarta Tugu to Jatinegara every 3 hours. This is a popular area for backpackers and there are a lot of hotels, home stays and hostels in the area. It shouldn’t be a problem. There are two stations in Yogyakarta that you can arrived at from Jakarta, Tugu Station and Lempuyangan Station. Hi Firsta, That is higher than the national average of eight. After his then-girlfriend moved with her family from Yogyakarta to Surakarta, Tevin, who lives in Tempel, Sleman, Yogyakarta, rode the train almost every week to meet her. You need to mention one more difference, between the economy class and the business / executive. There’s a basic menu on the train. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is IDR 275,193. Thank you for this very interesting blog ! Hello, what is the price for the train please ? Nunggu di stasiun jadi suka mellow gitu gak sih perasaannya? People most of the time book it in advance. If you booked an Executive Class train ticket from Jakarta to Yogyakarta you will leave from Gambir Station. Sounds like you have an action packed trip. The station you choose will depend on the ticket class you want to purchase. At the corner of Malioboro Street, you may also find traditional art performances. Trains from Bandung to Yogyakarta travel via the southern route which seems to be a more scenic and beautiful route. Save yourself some time! Hi Lotte, it’s Yogyakarta (YK), but I think you can only buy it 1 month before. Hope they will release some more. Hi! Gambir Station is located in the city center and adjacent to the Monas or National Monument. Have a great time in Indonesia. Thank you. :]) and am wanting to get to Yogya pretty quickly because I don’t have much time in Indonesia. Since the location is not far from Malioboro Street, you can reach the palace by pedicabs. dok. The ticket is also affordable, starting from 260,000 IDR to 430,000 IDR per person for the executive class. I had to email them booking order ID, my passport copy & copy of my Master card. Hi, How can you see which line the train takes? This is most helpful Your blog is very helpful. What type of food and services are available on the executive class? ), I think the seating arrangements should be like this: check the image. Mulai dari keseruan nunggu boarding di stasiun, pemandangan yang asik buat dipotret, sampe ngarep2 dapet temen seperjalanan yang seru atau manis Hahaha. . If you have problems you will have to go in person to an Indonesian train station to secure your ticket or try to purchase your ticket from a convenience store like Alfamart. You pass through small villages, hilly countryside and lush green paddy fields. I like to go over the south line but i can’t find which lines the trains are taking? Also, is it worth doing a whole pre-planned trip to Brono and onto Bali or do it myself? The … Have you take the train from Jakarta to Yogyakarta before? Being adjacent to the Tugu (monument) Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta Station is mostly known as Tugu Station. While in Senen Train Station the options are limited. You might find cheap flights but I’d suggest to take the train instead. What a great read. You have Solaria, McDonald’s, Dunkin’ Donuts, Station Cafe, Krispy Kreme, KFC, some minimarkets and even Starbucks. The only question we have is, business class seats are reclining too? Yogyakarta Station owns a particularly unique lane. Found some useful tour companies for the Bromo part as well. Tickets cost Rp140000 - Rp230000 and the journey takes 8h 2m. Thank you so much for all of the clear descriptions! Your idea: to fly to Jakarta and get a train to Yogyakarta are great if you are planning to spend some time / explore Jakarta. Hi Ariel, It takes 7,5 – 8 hours of a comfortable trip with complete facilities and without the traffic jam. My question: are meals included in the price on Taksaka trains? Then you have to wait till 10 am (or maybe 12 or 2 pm) to check into your hotel. Hi Firsta, Hi thank you for your information. The Best Hotels Around Malioboro for Any Budget. The area is always busy whatever time of day you arrive. I recommend using the executive service if you take the night train. Thank you for the clear information. They have baggage storage on the top and also at the end of each carriage. Pay your purchases a month later or in installments! Day and Night, both journeys have some pros and cons, but if you ask me I would recommend a day-time journey always. Here’s everything you need to know to get your tickets from Jakarta to Yogyakarta (or Jogja). Despite all of my better judgement I complied and low and behold I was able to use my card to purchase a ticket from the website the very next day. The other big difference is that the economy and business class trains stop at more stations than executive class trains. At the end of the crossing stands a Steam Locomotive Monument, which is famous for taking pictures. Hi Friedrich, Hope this explains and have a great time planning for your Indonesian trip! hi! While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. You should be proud of how awesome it is and how awesome you are for maintaining it. Great blog by the way, I’m taking your advise on bus to Gambir from Jkt airport on Damri too. Hope you have a great time in Indonesia. You have to take a ferry or a plane to get there. You can get off anywhere you want before your final destination, but that is it. It takes around 8 hours to go from Jakarta to Yogyakarta by train. Hope you have a great time in Indonesia. Is there another name for this station? Reply was that I need to wait 1- 2 days as they need to follow their procedures. Would you do it again? Hi Firsta, question about the train journey from Jakarta to Yogyakarta. Hi Firsta! Yeah that is probably the new timetable. Point 3 is correct. You’re probably asking yourself what are the big differences between the business and executive class tickets? However, please book your train ticket in advance. Things to remember before boarding a plane: Please be advised that you can book the ticket max 3 months in advance. Yes, it is good to explore the whole of Indonesia. The train ride from Jakarta to Yogyakarta takes about 8 hours so you can do an overnight train if you wish. . Currently, Gambir Station keeps improving. The site worked well until the payment process. Train ticket from Jakarta to Jogjakarta starts from Rp.260.000. Any advice greatly appreciated.. After 24 hours, you would then be put on a ‘white list’ to use your card. How long does the immigration process take? I wonder if you can recommend a site where I can check the different train stations in the major destinations. I imagine I will have to pass through immigration and exit the terminal. Try Air Asia. De trein van Bandung naar Jogja volgt een mooie route door de bergen, dus deze trip is populair onder toeristen. We are planning to spend our wedding anniversary in Yogyagarta, unfortunately there is no direct flight to Yogyagarta so our option is to take the train from Jakarta to Yogyagarta. Tony. Whenever I take trains from/to Jakarta-Yogyakarta, the train always pass Purwokerto (the route: Jakarta – Cirebon – Purwokerto – Kroya – Kutoarjo). Other price rate will depends on the class and facilities that you choose. Hope you have a great time in Yogyakarta. This is what I am going to do and strongly advise other foreign tourist not to waste their time as I did. Hi Nur Farihah, Sriwijaya Air and four other airlines fly from Jakarta to Yogyakarta hourly. I’m wondering if they release some more each day. The central train station in Yogyakarta is called Tugu Station. Will this be a problem to travel by train? The difference between the classes are just space, the seat comfort and travel duration (small difference). Beberpa kali ke Jogja, dan hampir 100 persen dilakuin pake kereta api. Looking to the north from Keraton, you will discover that Malioboro, Margo Utama, Yogya Monument, and A.M Sangadji Street forms one straight line to the top of Mount Merapi.