How to travel from Sumedang to Jambi, Indonesia
The distance between Sumedang and Jambi is around 840km (522 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 20m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Sumedang to Jambi by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Jambi → Sumedang if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Jakarta then fly from Soekarno–Hatta (CGK) to Jambi (DJB).
- Duration6h 20m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical costIDR 1,677,530($110)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Metro then take the train to Kertapati then take the bus to Jambi.
- Duration24h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costIDR 1,018,500($68)
Multiple operators
Bus, Ferry and Train
Take the bus to Jakarta then take a ferry to Bandar Lampung then take the train to Kertapati then take the bus to Jambi.
- Duration1 day 5h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costIDR 644,050($43)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Merak then take a ferry to Bakauheni Port then drive to Jambi.
- Duration13h 50m
- Departshourly
- Typical costIDR 1,602,640($105)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sumedang and Jambi
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sumedang to Jambi by bus, plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which costs around IDR 644,050 ($43) and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,677,530 ($110).
The distance between Sumedang and Jambi is around 840km (522 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 753km (468 miles)
It takes around 6h 20m to get from Sumedang and Jambi by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Sumedang to Jambi is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 20m and will set you back approx IDR 1,677,530 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Sumedang and Jambi is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around IDR 644,050 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sumedang and Jambi. We recommend that you take the bus to Jakarta then fly from Soekarno–Hatta (CGK) to Jambi (DJB). instead which will take 6h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sumedang and Jambi. We recommend that you take the bus to Jakarta then fly from Soekarno–Hatta (CGK) to Jambi (DJB). instead which will take 6h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sumedang to Jambi. We recommend that you take the bus to Jakarta then fly from Soekarno–Hatta (CGK) to Jambi (DJB). instead which will take 6h 20m.
The closest major airport to Jambi is Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) (DJB) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Jambi. Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM) (PLM) and Fatmawati Soekarno Airport (BKS) (BKS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Sumedang to Jambi. We recommend that you take the bus to Jakarta then fly from Soekarno–Hatta (CGK) to Jambi (DJB). instead which will take 6h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sumedang to Jambi is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around IDR 1,677,530 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sumedang and Jambi
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 6h 20m | IDR 1,677,530($110) | hourly | 840km (522 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 9h 35m | IDR 1,827,310($120) | 4 times a day | 884km (549 miles) |
Bus and Train | 24h 35m | IDR 1,018,500($68) | once daily | 1,123km (698 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train | 1 day 5h | IDR 644,050($43) | once daily | 1,106km (687 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 13h 50m | IDR 1,602,640($105) | hourly | 971km (603 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sumedang and Jambi
Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Batik Air
Garuda Indonesia
Lion Mentari Airlines
Wings Air
Bus companies
Medal Sekarwangi
Lorena
Damri
Train operators
Kereta API
Ferry operators
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Airports near Jambi
The following major airports near Jambi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB)
- Distance
- 3km (2 miles) from Jambi
Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM)
- Distance
- 186km (116 miles) from Jambi
Fatmawati Soekarno Airport (BKS)
- Distance
- 285km (177 miles) from Jambi