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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Jakarta to Malang
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$31
Fastest journey
12 h 16 m
Average duration
13 h 14 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
668 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Jakarta to Malang is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Jakarta to Malang will cost around $31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 3 trains that leave Jakarta for Malang on Sun, Jun 14, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 14 the direct trains cover the 668 km distance in an average of 13 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 12 h 16 m .
On Sun, Jun 14 the slowest trains will take 14 h 40 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.
3:45 PM12h46Jakarta Gambir4:31 AMMalang$251One-way0 transfers- 6:50 PM12h16Gambir Jakarta7:06 AMMalang$251One-way0 transfers
- 8:30 PM14h40Jakarta Gambir11:10 AMMalang$441One-way1 transfer
- 6:50 PM12h16Gambir Jakarta7:06 AMMalang$251One-way0 transfers
- 3:45 PM12h46Jakarta Gambir4:31 AMMalang$251One-way0 transfers
- 8:30 PM14h40Jakarta Gambir11:10 AMMalang$441One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Jakarta to Malang
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Jakarta to Malang among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a flight costs an average of $64.
Distance: 415 miles (668 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$32 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $87 Average price | $119 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 45m Average total duration 13h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 15m Average total duration 14h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Jakarta to Malang:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jakarta to Malang costing on average $32 (€26).
A bus is $58 (€47) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Jakarta to Malang costing on average $87 (€71).
Other travel options to Malang take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 15m.
Bus takes on average 14h 45m.
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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 Malang train times
The table below shows live departures for Jakarta to Malang trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:45 PM Jakarta Gambir | 12h46 | 4:31 AM Malang | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:50 PM Gambir Jakarta | 12h16 | 7:06 AM Malang | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:30 PM Jakarta Gambir | 14h40 | 11:10 AM Malang | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Jakarta to Malang
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Trains from Jakarta to Malang run on average 5 times per day, taking around 13h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) but you can travel from only $22 (€18) by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:40, the last at 18:25. The fastest train covers the 415 miles (668 km) distance in 12h 16m.
Distance 415 miles (668 km) |
Average train duration 13h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 12h 16m |
First train 7:40 AM |
Last train 6:25 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
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FAQs: Trains from Jakarta to Malang
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