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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.
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Nganjuk to Jakarta among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $37.
Distance: 359 miles (579 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$31 Average price | $65 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 35m Average total duration 10h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 41m Average total duration 11h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nganjuk to Jakarta:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nganjuk to Jakarta costing on average $31 (€26).
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nganjuk to Jakarta costing on average $65 (€53).
Other travel options to Jakarta take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 5m.
Bus takes on average 11h 11m.
Tickets start at around $31 (€26) compared to roughly $81 (€66) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $50 (€40). The journey takes 10h 5m versus 9h 13m 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.
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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.
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Trains from Nganjuk to Jakarta run on average 10 times per day, taking around 10h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) but you can travel from only $20 (€16) by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:33, the last at 21:26. The fastest train covers the 359 miles (579 km) distance in 8h 46m.
Distance 359 miles (579 km) |
Average train duration 10h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 8h 46m |
First train 7:33 AM |
Last train 9:26 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Tipping is not mandatory. Restaurants may add service charge; otherwise round up or leave 5-10%. Round up taxi fares. Small tips at cafes are appreciated but optional.
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