Transportation in Jakarta, tips and information on how to get-in and get around in Jakarta
Getting-in
Jakarta is located on the North-West coast of Java Island. Most international visitors to Jakarta arrive by plane at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. Domestic visitors arrive by plane, trains, buses, cars, and even ships.
Flight to Jakarta
Commercial flights to and from Jakarta are served at the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. Flights to Jakarta are approximately:
1 hour from Singapore's Changi International Airport
2 hours from Kuala Lumpur International Airport
3 hours from Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport
8 hours from Melbourne (Australia)
9 hours from Sydney (Australia)
The Soekarno-Hatta International Airport has 3 passenger terminals and serves domestic airlines and most of the major world class airlines.
Buses To and From Jakarta
Buses to and From Jakarta are served at several bus terminals including Rawamangun and Pulo Gadung bus terminal in East Jakarta, Kampung Rambutan in the SouthEast, Kalideres in West Jakarta, and Lebak Bulus in South Jakarta.
Trains To and From Jakarta
Jakarta is also connected to Java's major cities by a fairly good network of rail. Executive and Business Class trains depart from and arrive in Jakarta at Gambir Train Station while economy trains are served at Stasiun Pasar Senen, Stasiun Jatinegara, and Stasiun Kota.
Getting Around in Jakarta
The traffic jams in Jakarta and the city's layout is considered the worst in South-East Asia. However, there are various options for travelers to get around.
Taxi
Taxi is the most popular option for traveler to get around in Jakarta. Taxis are widely available across the city. Please read our Taxi Guide in Jakarta before you take it.
City Bus and Trans Jakarta Busway
There are many regular city buses connecting several bus stations in and around Jakarta. City buses are relatively cheap and is currently the main options for Jakarta people.
For a pleasant transport around the main routes, the Trans Jakarta or Busway provides air-conditioned express buses with dedicated bus lane and bus stops.
Car Rentals
Car rentals are also widely available and even provided by most of hotels in Jakarta. Considering the local driving practices and the complexity of Jakarta traffic regulation, it is strongly recommended to hire car rental along with the driver.
Commuter Train
Commuter trains connect the Jakarta city center to areas in the Greater Jakarta area like Bogor, Depok, Serpong, Tangerang, and Bekasi. There are three types of commuter trains i.e. express, ekonomi AC, and ekonomi.
Ojek (Motorcycle Taxi)
Considering the heavy traffic jams, that would be wise to use motorcycle to get around. In Jakarta, rented and driven motorbikes service is called ojek, and ojek stations are widely available across Jakarta.
