The cheapest and fastest buses from Karawang to Ambarawa
Cheapest price
$26
Average price
$30
Fastest journey
4 h 45 m
Average duration
5 h 5 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
358 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Karawang to Ambarawa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Karawang to Ambarawa will cost around $30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $26.
Of the 3 buses that leave Karawang for Ambarawa on Sat, Jun 20, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 358 km distance in an average of 5 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 45 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 5 h 45 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.
12:00 PM4h45Karawang4:45 PMAmbarawa$261One-way0 transfers
12:05 PM5h45Karawang5:50 PMAmbarawa$301One-way0 transfers
2:30 AM4h45Karawang7:15 AMAmbarawa$341One-way0 transfers
12:00 PM4h45Karawang4:45 PMAmbarawa$261One-way0 transfers
2:30 AM4h45Karawang7:15 AMAmbarawa$341One-way0 transfers
12:05 PM5h45Karawang5:50 PMAmbarawa$301One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Karawang to Ambarawa
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Karawang to Ambarawa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $37.
Distance: 222 miles (358 km)
Compare bus with
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price | $51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 34m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Karawang to Ambarawa:
A bus is $37 (€30) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Karawang to Ambarawa costing on average $68 (€56).
Other travel options to Ambarawa take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 4m.
You'll arrive about 38m sooner (5h 4m by bus vs 5h 42m by car) and save roughly $20 (€16) compared to fuel and tolls ($31 (€25) vs $51 (€42)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Karawang to Ambarawa Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Live departures
Karawang to Ambarawa bus times
The table below shows live departures for Karawang to Ambarawa buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:00 PM Karawang | 4h45 | 4:45 PM Ambarawa | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:05 PM Karawang | 5h45 | 5:50 PM Ambarawa | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
![]() | 2:30 AM Karawang | 4h45 | 7:15 AM Ambarawa | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Karawang to Ambarawa
Buses from Karawang to Ambarawa run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 (€22) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 09:30, the last at 20:00. The fastest bus covers the 222 miles (358 km) distance in 4h 45m.
Distance 222 miles (358 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€22) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 4h 45m |
First bus 9:30 AM |
Last bus 8:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
FAQs: Bus from Karawang to Ambarawa
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Karawang to Ambarawa by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ambarawa, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Karawang to Ambarawa
Most Karawang to Ambarawa buses use the Karawang Kota to Salatiga Kota station pair. Use this guide to compare Karawang and Ambarawa bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Karawang station do buses to Ambarawa leave from?
Getting to Karawang Kota from Karawang city centre
Karawang Kota is 1 km from Karawang city centre. Public transport options include:
Karawang Kota bus station facilities and services
Karawang Kota has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Local food stalls and small restaurants inside terminal
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are aTM available inside terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Karawang Kota.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Karawang Kota: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Karawang Kota: Basic ramps available.
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