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Museum Nasional Indonesia
Indonesia’s national museum, known for archaeology, ethnography, and classical sculptures. A core stop for understanding the country’s history and cultures.
Cheapest price
$16
Average price
$18
Fastest journey
4 h 45 m
Average duration
9 h 4 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
472 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Jaten to Jakarta is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Jaten to Jakarta will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
Of the 4 buses that leave Jaten for Jakarta on Sun, Jun 07, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 07 the direct buses cover the 472 km distance in an average of 9 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 45 m .
On Sun, Jun 07 the slowest buses will take 10 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Jaten to Jakarta among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a flight costs an average of $27.
Distance: 293 miles (472 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$17 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 32m Average total duration 10h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 40m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Jaten to Jakarta:
A bus is $33 (€27) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Jaten to Jakarta costing on average $51 (€41).
Other travel options to Jakarta take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 2m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator PT ADIBUZZ MITRA GEMILANG | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
The table below shows live departures for Jaten to Jakarta buses for today, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HARAPAN JAYA | 5:10 PM Surakarta | 10h30 | 3:40 AM Jakarta, Pasar Rebo | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 5:10 PM Surakarta | 10h30 | 3:40 AM Jakarta, Pintu Bus Terminal Pulo Gebang | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 5:30 PM Surakarta | 10h30 | 4:00 AM Jakarta, Grogol | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 5:30 PM Surakarta | 10h30 | 4:00 AM Jakarta, Bus Terminal Kalideres | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 5:45 PM Surakarta | 10h30 | 4:15 AM Jakarta, Grogol | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 5:45 PM Surakarta | 10h30 | 4:15 AM Jakarta, Cengkareng | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 5:45 PM Surakarta | 10h30 | 4:15 AM Jakarta, Bus Terminal Kalideres | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 5:45 PM Surakarta | 10h30 | 4:15 AM Jakarta, Ampera | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 6:00 PM Surakarta | 10h30 | 4:30 AM Jakarta, Pasar Rebo | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 6:30 PM Surakarta | 10h30 | 5:00 AM Jakarta, Pasar Rebo | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 7:00 PM Surakarta | 10h30 | 5:30 AM Jakarta, Pasar Rebo | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 7:15 PM Surakarta | 10h30 | 5:45 AM Jakarta, Pintu Bus Terminal Pulo Gebang | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 7:15 PM Surakarta | 10h30 | 5:45 AM Jakarta, Pasar Rebo | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 7:15 PM Surakarta | 10h30 | 5:45 AM Jakarta, Lebak Bulus | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 7:35 PM Surakarta | 10h30 | 6:05 AM Jakarta, Lebak Bulus | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 7:35 PM Surakarta | 10h30 | 6:05 AM Jakarta, Pasar Rebo | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 7:45 PM Surakarta | 10h30 | 6:15 AM Jakarta, Pintu Bus Terminal Pulo Gebang | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 7:45 PM Surakarta | 10h30 | 6:15 AM Jakarta, Pasar Rebo | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 7:45 PM Surakarta | 10h30 | 6:15 AM Jakarta, Lebak Bulus | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 8:50 PM Surakarta | 10h30 | 7:20 AM Jakarta, Cengkareng | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 8:50 PM Surakarta | 10h30 | 7:20 AM Jakarta, Grogol | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 8:50 PM Surakarta | 10h30 | 7:20 AM Jakarta, Ampera | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 8:50 PM Surakarta | 10h30 | 7:20 AM Jakarta, Bus Terminal Kalideres | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 7 | |||||
![]() | 5:30 AM Jaten | 10h30 | 4:00 PM Jakarta | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Jaten to Jakarta run on average 19 times per day, taking around 10h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $16 (€13) if you book in advance.
There are 19 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 17:00, the last at 18:15. The fastest bus covers the 293 miles (472 km) distance in 4h 45m.
Distance 293 miles (472 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 (€13) |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 19 |
Fastest bus 4h 45m |
First bus 5:00 PM |
Last bus 6:15 PM |
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Indonesia’s national museum, known for archaeology, ethnography, and classical sculptures. A core stop for understanding the country’s history and cultures.
A leading modern and contemporary art museum with international and Indonesian exhibitions. Popular for major installations and strong social media appeal.
Also called the Jakarta History Museum, this Fatahillah Square landmark presents the city’s colonial-era history inside the former Batavia town hall.
The heart of Kota Tua, lined with museums and heritage buildings. A classic walking area for history, street scenes, and photography.
A vast civic square surrounding Monas, important for city views, national symbolism, and open public space in central Jakarta.
Jakarta’s Chinatown, known for temples, old shophouses, markets, and layered cultural history. It remains a rewarding area to explore on foot.
Jakarta’s iconic beef soup from the Betawi community, made with a rich coconut milk or milk-based broth, beef, and offal, usually served with emping and rice.
A classic Betawi street snack of glutinous rice, egg, dried shrimp, and toasted coconut, cooked until crisp. It is strongly associated with old Batavia and Jakarta fairs.
Fragrant rice cooked with coconut milk and spices, commonly eaten in Jakarta with fried chicken, tempeh, sambal, egg, and peanuts. A beloved everyday meal across the city.
Well-known upscale Indonesian restaurant with dramatic heritage-inspired interiors, popular for a broad menu of traditional dishes and a memorable atmosphere.
Established Indonesian restaurant in central Jakarta known for refined regional dishes, seafood, and a polished setting suitable for visitors and business meals.
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Affordable for many tourists. Local meals and transport are cheap, while hotels and upscale dining vary widely by area.
Service charge is often included in restaurants. If not, leave 5-10% for good service. Round up for taxis; small tips for hotel staff are appreciated.
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