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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Jakarta to Yogyakarta
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
6 h 5 m
Average duration
6 h 7 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
425 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Jakarta to Yogyakarta is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Jakarta to Yogyakarta will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 11 trains that leave Jakarta for Yogyakarta on Thu, May 28, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 28 the direct trains cover the 425 km distance in an average of 6 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 5 m .
On Thu, May 28 the slowest trains will take 6 h 11 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.
6:20 AM6h28Jakarta Gambir12:48 PMYogyakarta$211One-way0 transfers- 7:45 AM6h05Gambir Jakarta1:50 PMYogyakarta Tugu$211One-way0 transfers
- 8:50 AM6h11Jakarta Gambir3:01 PMYogyakarta$211One-way0 transfers
- 2:00 PM6h05Gambir Jakarta8:05 PMYogyakarta Tugu$211One-way0 transfers
- 3:45 PM7h12Jakarta Gambir10:57 PMYogyakarta Tugu$211One-way0 transfers
- 7:45 AM6h05Gambir Jakarta1:50 PMYogyakarta Tugu$211One-way0 transfers
- 2:00 PM6h05Gambir Jakarta8:05 PMYogyakarta Tugu$211One-way0 transfers
- 9:20 PM6h05Gambir Jakarta3:25 AMYogyakarta Tugu$211One-way0 transfers
- 8:45 PM6h07Jakarta Gambir2:52 AMYogyakarta$211One-way0 transfers
- 8:50 AM6h11Jakarta Gambir3:01 PMYogyakarta$211One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Jakarta to Yogyakarta
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Jakarta to Yogyakarta among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a flight costs an average of $28.
Distance: 264 miles (425 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$25 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $64 Average price | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 40m Average total duration 7h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 58m Average total duration 10h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Jakarta to Yogyakarta:
A bus is $1 (€0.93) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jakarta to Yogyakarta costing on average $25 (€20).
A bus is $40 (€33) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta costing on average $64 (€52).
Other travel options to Yogyakarta take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 10m.
Bus takes on average 10h 28m.
The journey is about 40m faster (7h 10m by train vs 7h 50m by car) and roughly $49 (€40) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($25 (€20) vs $74 (€60)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
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Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Jakarta to Yogyakarta train times
The table below shows live departures for Jakarta to Yogyakarta trains for today, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:20 AM Jakarta Gambir | 6h28 | 12:48 PM Yogyakarta | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:45 AM Gambir Jakarta | 6h05 | 1:50 PM Yogyakarta Tugu | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:50 AM Jakarta Gambir | 6h11 | 3:01 PM Yogyakarta | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:00 PM Gambir Jakarta | 6h05 | 8:05 PM Yogyakarta Tugu | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:45 PM Jakarta Gambir | 7h12 | 10:57 PM Yogyakarta Tugu | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:00 PM Jakarta Gambir | 6h28 | 11:28 PM Yogyakarta | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:50 PM Gambir Jakarta | 6h36 | 1:26 AM Yogyakarta Tugu | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:45 PM Jakarta Gambir | 6h07 | 2:52 AM Yogyakarta | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:55 PM Jakarta Gambir | 7h43 | 4:38 AM Yogyakarta Tugu Station | 1 transfer | |
| 9:20 PM Gambir Jakarta | 6h05 | 3:25 AM Yogyakarta Tugu | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:40 PM Jakarta Gambir | 13h07 | 11:47 AM Yogyakarta | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Train from Jakarta to Yogyakarta
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Trains from Jakarta to Yogyakarta run on average 16 times per day, taking around 7h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) but you can travel from only $16 (€13) by bus.
There are 16 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:29, the last at 23:25. The fastest train covers the 264 miles (425 km) distance in 6h 5m.
Distance 264 miles (425 km) |
Average train duration 7h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 6h 5m |
First train 12:29 AM |
Last train 11:25 PM |
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FAQs: Trains from Jakarta to Yogyakarta
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