There are 4 ways to get from Jakarta to Merak Station by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Tanahabang to RangkasbitungGreen
- Take the train from Rangkasbitung to MerakDark Green
3h 54mRp 6,000–16,000Bus
- Take the bus from Ciputra World Jakarta to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport
- Take the bus from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Pool Damri MerakMerak
4h 20mRp 69,000–285,000Drive 113.2 km
- Drive from Jakarta to Merak Station113.2 km
1h 17mRp 208,128–300,628Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jakarta to Merak Station113.2 km
1h 17mRp 600,000–750,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jakarta to Merak Station is to train which costs Rp6000 - Rp16000 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Jakarta to Merak Station is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs Rp200000 - Rp310000.
No, there is no direct bus from Jakarta to Merak Station. However, there are services departing from Ciputra World Jakarta and arriving at Pool Damri Merak via Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Jakarta to Merak Station. However, there are services departing from Tanahabang and arriving at Merak via Rangkasbitung. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Jakarta and Merak Station is 142 km. The road distance is 113.2 km.
The best way to get from Jakarta to Merak Station without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs Rp6000 - Rp16000.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Jakarta to Merak Station, including transfers.
Jakarta to Merak Station bus services, operated by JA Connexion (by Perum PPD), depart from Ciputra World Jakarta station.
Jakarta to Merak Station train services, operated by Commuter Line, depart from Tanahabang station.
The best way to get from Jakarta to Merak Station is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs Rp6000 - Rp16000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rp65000 - Rp290000 and takes 4h 20m.
What companies run services between Jakarta, Indonesia and Merak Station, Indonesia?
You can take a train from Tanahabang to Merak Station via Rangkasbitung and Merak in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ciputra World Jakarta to Pool Damri Merak via Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in around 4h 20m.
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- Phone
- 021-3453535
- commuter.care@krl.co.id
Train from Tanahabang to Rangkasbitung
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rp 3,000–8,000
Train from Rangkasbitung to Merak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rp 3,000–8,000
- Phone
- (+62)21 8591 2547
- info@perumppd.co.id
Bus from Ciputra World Jakarta to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rp 35,000
- Phone
- (021) 1500 825
- humas@damri.co.id
- Website
- damri.co.id
Bus from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Pool Damri Merak
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rp 34,000–250,000
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/damri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Estimated price
- Rp 600,000–750,000
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Gamya
- Phone
- +62 21 840 7545
- Website
- gamya.com
Express Taxi
- Phone
- +62 24 468 7715 00122
- Website
- expressgroup.co.id
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More Questions & Answers
Jakarta to Merak Station bus services, operated by JA Connexion (by Perum PPD), arrive at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport station.
Merak Station is 1h ahead of Jakarta. It is currently 4:56 PM in Jakarta and 5:56 PM in Merak Station.
Jakarta to Merak Station train services, operated by Commuter Line, arrive at Rangkasbitung station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jakarta to Merak Station is 113 km. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Jakarta to Merak Station.
There are 35+ hotels available in Merak Station.