What is the cheapest way to get from Sumatra to Jakarta?

The cheapest way to get from Sumatra to Jakarta is to car ferry and train which costs Rp22000 - Rp370000 and takes 5h.

What is the fastest way to get from Sumatra to Jakarta?

The fastest way to get from Sumatra to Jakarta is to fly which takes 2h and costs Rp1700000 - Rp4500000.

Is there a direct bus between Sumatra and Jakarta?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bandar Lampung and arriving at Gambir Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 52m.

How far is it from Sumatra to Jakarta?

The distance between Sumatra and Jakarta is 455 km.

How do I travel from Sumatra to Jakarta without a car?

The best way to get from Sumatra to Jakarta without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 5h and costs Rp22000 - Rp370000.

How long does it take to get from Sumatra to Jakarta?

It takes approximately 2h to get from Sumatra to Jakarta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sumatra to Jakarta bus from?

Sumatra to Jakarta bus services, operated by Damri, depart from Bandar Lampung station.

Where does the Sumatra to Jakarta bus arrive?

Sumatra to Jakarta bus services, operated by Damri, arrive at Gambir Station.

Where can I stay near Jakarta?

There are 6130+ hotels available in Jakarta.

Sumatra to Jakarta - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Sumatra to Jakarta by plane, car ferry, train, bus, or busferry

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

Fly Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II to Halim Perdanakusuma Airport
best
1. Fly from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM) to Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)plane PLM - HLP
2h
Rp 1,789,059–4,480,579
Car ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Bakauheni Port to Merakcarferry
2. Take the train from Merak to Rangkasbitungtrain
3. Take the train from Rangkasbitung to Tanahabangtrain
5h
Rp 22,094–367,626
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Bakauheni Port to Merakcarferry
2. Take the bus from Pool Damri Merak to Soekarno-Hatta International Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Ciputra World Jakartabus
6h 4m
Rp 84,094–636,626
Fly Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II to Soekarno–Hatta International Airport
1. Fly from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM) to Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK)plane PLM - CGK
2h 18m
Rp 813,656–1,272,921
Fly Sultan Thaha Airport to Soekarno–Hatta International Airport
1. Fly from Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) to Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK)plane DJB - CGK
2h 28m
Rp 1,203,229–1,605,282
Fly Fatmawati Soekarno Airport to Soekarno–Hatta International Airport
1. Fly from Fatmawati Soekarno Airport (BKS) to Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK)plane BKS - CGK
2h 28m
Rp 1,041,830–1,588,002
Fly Simpang Tiga Airport to Soekarno–Hatta International Airport
1. Fly from Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU) to Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK)plane PKU - CGK
2h 53m
Rp 1,200,377–1,749,904
Fly Lubuklinggau Silampari Airport to Soekarno–Hatta International Airport
1. Fly from Lubuklinggau Silampari Airport (LLJ) to Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK)plane LLJ - CGK
2h 23m
Rp 1,584,580–2,114,142
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Bandar Lampung to Gambir Stationbusferry
8h 52m
Rp 65,000–260,000

Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM) to Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP) flights

21Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

Rp 1,785,559Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Sumatra to Jakarta.

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Distance: 454.8 km
Duration: 2h

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

Batik Air flies from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM) to Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Damri operates a vehicle from Bandar Lampung to Gambir Station hourly. Tickets cost Rp 65,000–260,000 and the journey takes 8h 52m.

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