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Museum Sejarah Jakarta
Housed in a grand colonial building, this museum introduces Jakarta's history from ancient port city to modern capital.
Cheapest price on Sep 16
$57
Average ticket price on Sep 16
$57
Fastest journey on Sep 16
1 d 13 h 17 m
Average journey duration on Sep 16
1 d 13 h 17 m
Buses on Sep 16
1
Distance
1195 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Sumbawa Besar to Jakarta is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sumbawa Besar to Jakarta will cost around $57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $57.
On Wed, Sep 16, we found 1 buses from Sumbawa Besar to Jakarta, including 1 direct services.
On Wed, Sep 16 the direct buses cover the 1195 km distance in an average of 1 d 13 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 d 13 h 17 m .
On Wed, Sep 16 the slowest buses will take 1 d 13 h 17 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 bus as it is the most popular option from Sumbawa Besar to Jakarta among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $58 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 40m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $58, while a flight costs an average of $147.
Distance: 742 miles (1195 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$58 Average price Cheapest | $147 Average price | $12 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
37h 47m Average total duration 37h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 27h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Sumbawa Besar to Jakarta:
A bus is $89 (€72) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sumbawa Besar to Jakarta costing on average $147 (€120).
Other travel options to Jakarta take longer:
Bus takes on average 37h 17m.
Tickets start at around $58 (€47) compared to roughly $12 (€10) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-45.78 (€-37.27). The journey takes 37h 17m versus 27h 55m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Tiara Mas | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:17AM | Duration 37h17 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Tiara Mas | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 06:04AM | Duration 10h34 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $57 |
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Buses from Sumbawa Besar to Jakarta run on average 1 times per day, taking around 37h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $58 (€47) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 18:00, the last at 18:00. The fastest bus covers the 742 miles (1195 km) distance in 37h 17m.
Distance 742 miles (1195 km) |
Average bus duration 37h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $58 (€47) |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 37h 17m |
First bus 6:00 PM |
Last bus 6:00 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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