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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Jakarta to Cilacap
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$40
Fastest journey
5 h 15 m
Average duration
7 h 42 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
292 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Jakarta to Cilacap is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Jakarta to Cilacap will cost around $40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 4 trains that leave Jakarta for Cilacap on Fri, May 08, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct trains cover the 292 km distance in an average of 7 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 15 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest trains will take 13 h 8 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.
8:55 PM5h40Jakarta Gambir2:35 AMCilacap$201One-way0 transfers- 6:50 PM6h45Gambir Jakarta1:35 AMCilacap$401One-way1 transfer
- 9:20 PM5h15Gambir Jakarta2:35 AMCilacap$401One-way1 transfer
- 10:40 PM13h08Jakarta Gambir11:48 AMCilacap$601One-way2 transfers
- 9:20 PM5h15Gambir Jakarta2:35 AMCilacap$401One-way1 transfer
- 8:55 PM5h40Jakarta Gambir2:35 AMCilacap$201One-way0 transfers
- 6:50 PM6h45Gambir Jakarta1:35 AMCilacap$401One-way1 transfer
- 10:40 PM13h08Jakarta Gambir11:48 AMCilacap$601One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Jakarta to Cilacap
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Jakarta to Cilacap among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 181 miles (292 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$39 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 0m Average total duration Fastest 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 0m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Jakarta to Cilacap:
A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jakarta to Cilacap costing on average $39 (€31).
Other travel options to Cilacap take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 30m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Kereta API.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Jakarta to Cilacap train times
The table below shows live departures for Jakarta to Cilacap trains for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:50 PM Gambir Jakarta | 6h45 | 1:35 AM Cilacap | 1 transfer | |
| 8:55 PM Jakarta Gambir | 5h40 | 2:35 AM Cilacap | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:20 PM Gambir Jakarta | 5h15 | 2:35 AM Cilacap | 1 transfer | |
| 10:40 PM Jakarta Gambir | 13h08 | 11:48 AM Cilacap | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Jakarta to Cilacap
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Trains from Jakarta to Cilacap run on average 2 times per day, taking around 7h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 18:50, the last at 22:40. The fastest train covers the 181 miles (292 km) distance in 5h 15m.
Distance 181 miles (292 km) |
Average train duration 7h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 5h 15m |
First train 6:50 PM |
Last train 10:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Train companies: Kereta API from Jakarta to Cilacap trainsKereta API trains will get you between Jakarta and Cilacap from $9 (€7). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Jakarta to Cilacap
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