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There are 11 ways to get from Jakarta to Sumatra by plane, train, car ferry, bus, or busferry

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  1. Fly Soekarno–Hatta International Airport to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II

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    1. Fly from Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM)planeCGK - PLM
    2h 43m
    Rp 758,566–1,345,825

  2. Train, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tanahabang to Rangkasbitungtrain
    2. Take the train from Rangkasbitung to Meraktrain
    3. Take the car ferry from Merak to Bakauheni Portcarferry
    5h 15m
    Rp 28,000–101,000

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Ciputra World Jakarta to Soekarno-Hatta International Airportbus
    2. Take the bus from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Pool Damri Merakbus
    3. Take the car ferry from Merak to Bakauheni Portcarferry
    6h 4m
    Rp 91,000–370,000

  4. Fly Soekarno–Hatta International Airport to Fatmawati Soekarno Airport

    1. Fly from Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Fatmawati Soekarno Airport (BKS)planeCGK - BKS
    2h 53m
    Rp 958,566–1,645,825

  5. Fly Soekarno–Hatta International Airport to Sultan Thaha Airport

    1. Fly from Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB)planeCGK - DJB
    2h 58m
    Rp 1,108,566–1,745,825

  6. Fly Halim Perdanakusuma Airport to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II

    1. Fly from Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP) to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM)planeHLP - PLM
    2h 56m
    Rp 1,303,500–3,503,500

  7. Fly Soekarno–Hatta International Airport to Simpang Tiga Airport

    1. Fly from Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU)planeCGK - PKU
    3h 18m
    Rp 1,108,566–1,745,825

  8. Fly Soekarno–Hatta International Airport to Minangkabau International Airport

    1. Fly from Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Minangkabau International Airport (PDG)planeCGK - PDG
    3h 23m
    Rp 1,108,566–1,945,825

  9. Fly Soekarno–Hatta International Airport to Lubuklinggau Silampari Airport

    1. Fly from Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Lubuklinggau Silampari Airport (LLJ)planeCGK - LLJ
    2h 53m
    Rp 1,408,566–1,845,825

  10. Fly Soekarno–Hatta International Airport to Silangit Airport

    1. Fly from Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Silangit Airport (DTB)planeCGK - DTB
    3h 38m
    Rp 1,108,566–4,045,825

  11. Bus and ferry

    1. Take the busferry from Gambir Station to Bandar Lampungbusferry
    8h 53m
    Rp 55,000–250,000

Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM) flights

Calendar143Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
TicketRp 643,064Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Jakarta, Indonesia and Sumatra, Indonesia?

Super Air Jet, Lion Mentari Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM) hourly. Alternatively, Damri operates a vehicle from Gambir Station to Bandar Lampung hourly. Tickets cost Rp 55,000–250,000 and the journey takes 8h 53m.

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