Yogyakarta, is known as one of the most popular and rich of cultural backgrounds in Indonesia. This region is part of the Central Java Province and is also known as the city for students. Many local students and even foreign students come to Yogyakarta because it offers various top universities in Indonesia.

Not only a great place to study, but Yogyakarta can also be an excellent choice for you looking for the next destination trip in Indonesia. Besides, Yogyakarta is also full of public transportation to make your holiday in Yogyakarta more memorable and, of course, cheaper!

Not only modern transportation, Yogyakarta still serves some traditional transportation. Just like Andong, a train that horses pulled. Are you ready to enjoy Yogyakarta and the surrounding area like Sleman, Gunung Kidul, Bantul, and Kulon Progo?

First, before coming to Yogyakarta, you need to know where you want to go. Yogyakarta’s diversity will not make you feel bored with the city. Starts from natural destinations to modern destinations, everything you need is here in one place!

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Let’s take a look for further details about transportation in Yogyakarta below:

Yogyakarta has its public bus transportation, known as Trans Jogja. Trans Jogja has been around since 2008, and it really helps locals and even tourists looking around Yogyakarta with cheap ticket prices.

For now, at least there are 16 trekking you can use to look around the city. Even some trekking can bring you to other regencies, such as Sleman, Bantul, and many more.

In order to have a better understanding of the routes, you can download the Trans Jogja application through PlayStore and AppStore. The application will help you to give information about which routes or nearby shelter you can use.

Traveloka Car Rental can be a great option if you are looking for more private vehicles to use and bring you to stroll around Yogya with more privacy. Renting a car will help you to have a more efficient and effective way of looking around the city more freely!

Ojek is public transportation that suits those who love backpacking while traveling. If Trans Jogja can bring many people at one time, Ojek can only bring one person for every ride. There are two types of Ojek; Ojek pangkalan (a conventional type) and Ojek online (book online through an application).

Ojek pangkalan usually can be found in every place of a specific location such as a traditional market, popular destinations, and many more. You can choose Ojek Online in many services such as GoJek, Grab, and Maxim.

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Becak is a traditional type of public transportation that still exists until now in Yogyakarta. Usually, becak operates by using human power (being pedaled like a bicycle) and machine power (motorcycle machine’s modification).

Becak can give you a different perspective while looking around Yogyakarta. Usually, you can easily find becak in famous places such as Malioboro Street, Prambanan Temple, and many more.

As for tips, try to use becak during the sunset to have a fascinating view of Malioboro Street. You will find the different sides of Yogyakarta by using becak from late day to the evening!

Becak’s tariffs usually can be negotiated, based on agreement between the driver and the passenger. Usually, becak’s driver will set the price starting from IDR 25.000.

You don't have to be confused about which tourist places you should visit while on your holiday in Yogyakarta. To travel to other places in the city of Yogyakarta, you can take either trishaws or horse carts around Malioboro and Trans Jogja, as well as motorcycle taxis. In the meantime, car rentals are a good option when you're looking for your destination far from the city center!