What is the cheapest way to get from Kawah Ijen to Mount Merapi?

The cheapest way to get from Kawah Ijen to Mount Merapi is to train which costs Rp800000 - Rp1000000 and takes 12h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kawah Ijen to Mount Merapi?

The fastest way to get from Kawah Ijen to Mount Merapi is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 7m and costs Rp2500000 - Rp3400000.

How far is it from Kawah Ijen to Mount Merapi?

The distance between Kawah Ijen and Mount Merapi is 579 km. The road distance is 508.9 km.

How do I travel from Kawah Ijen to Mount Merapi without a car?

The best way to get from Kawah Ijen to Mount Merapi without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 11h 34m and costs Rp650000 - Rp1300000.

How long does it take to get from Kawah Ijen to Mount Merapi?

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Kawah Ijen to Mount Merapi, including transfers.

Can I drive from Kawah Ijen to Mount Merapi?

Yes, the driving distance between Kawah Ijen to Mount Merapi is 509 km. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Kawah Ijen to Mount Merapi.

Where can I stay near Mount Merapi?

There are 85+ hotels available in Mount Merapi.

Kawah Ijen to Mount Merapi - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Kawah Ijen to Mount Merapi by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly, taxi
best
1. Fly from Banyuwangi Airport (BWX) to Ahmad Yani (SRG)plane BWX - SRG
2. Take the taxi from Ahmad Yani (SRG) to Mount Merapitaxi
5h 7m
Rp 2,527,811–3,372,868
Bus, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Banyuwangi to Ungaranbus Banyuwangi - Ungaran
2. Take the taxi from Ungaran to Mount Merapitaxi
11h 34m
Rp 684,725–1,282,857
Train
1. Take the train from Ketapang to Klatentrain Wijayakusuma / ...
12h 19m
Rp 815,806–966,862
Drive 508.9 km
1. Drive from Kawah Ijen to Mount Merapicar 508.9 km
6h 42m
Rp 955,507–1,380,177

Banyuwangi Airport (BWX) to Ahmad Yani (SRG) flights

18Weekly Planes

4h 3mAverage Duration

Rp 1,802,673Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kawah Ijen to Mount Merapi.

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Distance: 579.4 km
Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Kawah Ijen, Indonesia and Mount Merapi, Provinsi Jawa Tengah, Indonesia?

Kereta API operates a train from Ketapang to Klaten 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rp 320,000–380,000 and the journey takes 10h 50m.

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