Flights
Flying is
the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Jakarta to East Java, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as
USD 198.40.
Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.
If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.
In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.
Airlines flying between Jakarta and East Java
Batik Air, Batik Air, Batik Air, Batik Air, Citilink, Emirates, Garuda Indonesia, Garuda Indonesia, Garuda Indonesia, Indonesia AirAsia, Japan Airlines, Lion Air, Lion Air, Vietnam Airlines
Bus
Travelling from Jakarta to East Java overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is
the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Companies operating bus routes between Jakarta and East Java
Agramas, Angkasa Trans Jaya (PT. Angkasa Trans Jaya), BASS Trans, Cititrans AKAP, DAMRI, Debe Trans, Haryanto, Kramat Djati Jakarta, KYM Trans, Lorena (Lorena Denpasar), Mawar, Medali Mas, MTrans, Pandawa 87, Semeru Trans, Tiara Mas, Unicorn Indorent, Wafaa Holiday
Ferry
Ferry may be a tiring experience especially if you are prone to seasickness and often is not the cheapest option available but it almost always makes for
a very picturesque journey.
Things to remember: Ferry rides may be cancelled due to rough seas.
Companies operating ferry routes between Jakarta and East Java
Pelni
Train
Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to
sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.
Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
