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Museum Nasional Indonesia
Indonesia’s main archaeology, history, and ethnography museum, known for its major collection of artifacts from across the archipelago.
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
3 h 8 m
Average duration
3 h 12 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
264 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Tegal to Jakarta is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tegal to Jakarta will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 16 trains that leave Tegal for Jakarta on Tue, Jun 16, 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct trains cover the 264 km distance in an average of 3 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 8 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest trains will take 3 h 14 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 train as it is the most popular option from Tegal to Jakarta among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 164 miles (264 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration 5h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Tegal to Jakarta:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tegal to Jakarta costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Jakarta take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 40m.
The journey is about 16m faster (3h 52m by train vs 4h 8m by car) and roughly $16 (€13) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($21 (€17) vs $36 (€30)). 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.
Direct services run with Kereta API.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Tegal to Jakarta trains for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:30 PM Tegal | 3h12 | 9:42 PM Jatinegara | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:34 PM Tegal | 4h26 | 11:00 PM Jatinegara | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 PM Tegal | 4h50 | 12:50 AM Jatinegara | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:07 PM Tegal | 4h33 | 1:40 AM Jatinegara | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:16 PM Tegal | 4h24 | 1:40 AM Jatinegara | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:48 PM Tegal | 3h53 | 2:41 AM Jatinegara | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, June 16 | |||||
![]() | 12:25 AM Tegal | 3h12 | 3:37 AM Jatinegara | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:33 AM Tegal | 3h14 | 4:47 AM Jatinegara | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:54 AM Tegal | 4h12 | 6:06 AM Jatinegara | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:36 AM Tegal | 3h49 | 6:25 AM Jatinegara | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:51 AM Tegal | 3h58 | 8:49 AM Jatinegara Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:44 AM Tegal | 4h12 | 12:56 PM Jatinegara | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:45 AM Tegal | 3h08 | 11:53 AM Jatinegara | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:04 PM Tegal | 3h13 | 4:17 PM Jatinegara | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:51 PM Tegal | 3h49 | 5:40 PM Jatinegara | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:25 PM Tegal | 3h49 | 8:14 PM Jatinegara | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Tegal to Jakarta run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) but you can travel from only $17 (€14) by bus.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:25, the last at 22:48. The fastest train covers the 164 miles (264 km) distance in 3h 8m.
Distance 164 miles (264 km) |
Average train duration 3h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 3h 8m |
First train 12:25 AM |
Last train 10:48 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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Indonesia’s main archaeology, history, and ethnography museum, known for its major collection of artifacts from across the archipelago.
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Daily costs are low for food and local transport. Hotels and upscale malls cost more, but most travelers find Jakarta good value.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tegal to Jakarta by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Jakarta, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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