How to travel from Jakarta to Bandung, Indonesia

The distance between Jakarta and Bandung is around 147km (91 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Jakarta to Bandung by bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Dipati Ukur.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departsevery 15 mins
  • Typical cost
    IDR 164,760($11)
Operated by

Citi Trans

+ 3 others
2
train
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Train

Take the train to Bandung.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    IDR 179,735($12)
Operated by

Kereta API

🚀 Fastest
3
taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Bandung.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    IDR 823,790($55)
Operated by

Grab Taxi

+ 3 others
4
car
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Drive

Drive to Bandung.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance147km (91 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jakarta and Bandung

There are several options for getting from Jakarta to Bandung by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around IDR 164,760 ($11) and will take around 2h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 823,790 ($55).

The distance between Jakarta and Bandung is around 147km (91 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 120km (75 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Jakarta and Bandung by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jakarta to Bandung is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx IDR 823,790 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Jakarta and Bandung, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 164,760 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Jakarta and Bandung. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Jakarta and Bandung with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 2h 40m.

Kereta API run train services between Jakarta and Bandung. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 2h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Jakarta and Bandung. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Jakarta and Bandung with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 2h 35m.

Citi Trans run regular bus services between Jakarta and Bandung. Buses run hourly and take around 2h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jakarta to Bandung. We recommend that you take the bus to Dipati Ukur. instead which will take 2h 35m.

The closest major airport to Bandung is Husein Sastranegara International Airport (BDO) (BDO) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Bandung. Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP) (HLP) and Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) (CGK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Jakarta and Bandung. The distance is around 147km (91 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jakarta to Bandung is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around IDR 164,760 ($11).

How do I get from Jakarta to Bandung

Compare travel optionsbetween Jakarta and Bandung

Transport options from Jakarta to Bandung
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 35m
IDR 164,760($11)
every 15 mins167km (104 miles)
Train
2h 40m
IDR 179,735($12)
every 20 mins167km (104 miles)
Taxi
1h 50m
IDR 823,790($55)
on demand147km (91 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
IDR 134,800($9)
on demand147km (91 miles)

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Airports near Bandung

The following major airports near Bandung offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.

BDO
Husein Sastranegara International Airport (BDO)
International Airport
Distance
4km (3 miles) from Bandung
HLP
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
108km (67 miles) from Bandung
CGK
Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK)
International Airport
Distance
138km (86 miles) from Bandung