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Museum Kereta Api Ambarawa
Railway museum at the former station with steam locomotives, vintage carriages, and optional heritage train rides.
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 €24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €22.
On Tue, Nov 03, we found 2 buses from Karawang to Ambarawa, including 2 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 03 the direct buses cover the 358 km distance in an average of 5 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 45 m .
On Tue, Nov 03 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.

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Buses from Karawang to Ambarawa run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €34 if you book in advance.
There are 2 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 4h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price €34 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 4h 45m |
First bus 9:30 AM |
Last bus 8:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Karawang to Ambarawa.
| 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 €28 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €25 |
The table below shows live departures for Karawang to Ambarawa buses for today, Monday, November 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:00 PM Karawang | 4h45 | 4:45 PM Ambarawa | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Railway museum at the former station with steam locomotives, vintage carriages, and optional heritage train rides.
Battle museum presenting the story of the 1945 Ambarawa conflict through dioramas, artifacts, and military displays.
Small museum section within the pilgrimage complex displaying devotional objects and local Catholic history.
Scenic lake area popular for breezes, mountain views, boat rides, and sunset photos near Ambarawa.
Popular hill viewpoint with sweeping views of Rawa Pening and surrounding mountains, best visited in clear weather.
Lakeside village area known for floating scenery, small boats, and a calmer local perspective on Rawa Pening.
Chicken cooked in thick coconut milk with candlenut and herbs. A Central Java festive dish valued for its rich, comforting flavor.
Young jackfruit stew slowly cooked in coconut milk with palm sugar and spices. Common across Central Java and a classic local meal with rice.
Duck braised until tender with sweet soy sauce and aromatic spices. Popular in Ambarawa and nearby areas as a hearty Javanese main dish.
Casual eatery known for Javanese duck dishes with bold spices. Busy local atmosphere and straightforward traditional menu.
Established restaurant serving Sundanese and Javanese family-style dishes. Relaxed setting popular for group meals and local flavors.
Simple traditional venue for goat satay and tongseng. Smoky grilled flavors and a classic roadside dining feel.
Budget-friendly versus many tourist towns in Indonesia. Rooms, local meals, and short rides are usually cheap, with higher prices mainly at modern hotels and cafes.
Tipping is not required. Round up taxi fares, leave small change at cafes, and give 5-10% in restaurants only for very good service if no service charge is added.
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Most Karawang to Ambarawa buses use the Karawang Kota to 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.
Karawang Kota is 1 km from Karawang city centre. Public transport options include:
Karawang Kota has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Local food stalls and small restaurants inside terminal
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are aTM available inside terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Karawang Kota.
Available at Karawang Kota: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Karawang Kota: Basic ramps available.