Cilacap Station

Information About Cilacap Station

Cilacap Station is a first-class railway station. It is at +8 meters above sea level, especially in Tambakreja, South Cilacap. Cilacap, Central Java. This station itself is southernmost of Purwokerto Operation Area V and Cilacap Regency. Also, this station is at the end of the Kroya-Maos-Cilacap branch line of southern and central Java Island.

Recently, Cilacap Station has had five railway lines. Yet, only lines 1 to 4 are often used. Besides, there is a locomotive depot near this station. Not only that, this station also becomes a parking spot for Purwojaya Train, Wijayakusuma Train, fuel cars, and some hydraulic diesel locomotives.

You can choose many modes to go to Cilacap Station or continue your journey to another place. They have buses, commuter lines, and public motorbike taxis (ojek). However, online ojek is the best option to help you explore places around the Cilacap Station because it eases mobility.

In the past, Cilacap Station was built to facilitate crops from the cultivation system (or enforced planting) in Wonosobo, Purworejo, to Cilacap Harbor. Then, they would be sent to Europe. In 1879, Staats Spoorwegen (SS) decided to extend the tracks to 187 kilometers within the Cilacap-Maos-Yogyakarta route.

As we mentioned before, this station is a first-class railway category. In this station, you will find various complete facilities, such as a parking area, a restroom, and many others to support user convenience.

Route and Schedule of Train in Cilacap Station

Here is the schedule for those who want to continue the journey from this station. You can check it below:

• Cilacap Station serves trains that are primarily the Executive and the Economic Classes.
• Before passing through Cilacap Station, you will pass through Cilacap Pelabuhan Station.
• Meanwhile, if you want to go to Purworejo, you will pass Gumilir Station after Cilacap Station.

Accommodation Near Cilacap Station

Staying for a while is the best choice after your long trip. Then, if you plan to stay near Cilacap Station to enjoy and explore around, there are several recommendations we can give to you. The recommended accommodations are:

1. ASTON Inn Cilacap,

Address: Budi Utomo Street No 38 Cilacap, South Cilacap, Cilacap, Central Java, Indonesia, 53212

Price: starts from IDR 443000

The first recommended accommodation near Cilacap Station is . It has a strategic location, which becomes a strength of this place. The distance of this hotel is around 9.41 kilometers from Tunggul Wulung Airport (CXP). Besides that, ASTON Inn Cilacap is also accessible and near some interesting places, such as the Tambak Traditional Market and Wage Purwokerto Traditional Market.

2. Atrium Premiere Hotel Cilacap

Address: S Parman Street No.12 , Cilacap Tengah, Cilacap, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia, 53223

Price: starts from IDR 523000

The next recommendation near Cilacap Station is . It is the best hotel for you who dream of staying in luxury hotels. You can find some fancy facilities for your rest or all the business support facilities for your colleagues. Not only that, this hotel also has a strategic location, and it is only 9.16 kilometers from Tunggul Wulung (CXP) Airport.

3. Azana Asia Cilacap

Address: Gatot Subroto Street No.120, Wanasari, Sidanegara, Central Cilacap District, Cilacap Regency, Central Java 53223

Price: starts from IDR 282000

The last recommended accommodation near Cilacap Station is . Luckily, this accommodation is only 3.08 kilometers away, easily accessible from Cilacap Station. Besides, you can find some facilities to support your comfort during your rest here. In addition, if you want to hold a meeting, a large meeting room is equipped with supporting facilities. 

Unique Facts about Cilacap Station

Right now, Cilacap Station is registered as a cultural heritage site. In fact, in the past, Cilacap Station was demolished and then rebuilt in 1943. On this new construction of Cilacap station, they used an architect called Thomas Nix.

Meanwhile, the old architecture of Cilacap Station’s building used the neo-classic Empire, just like another station from the Staat Spoorwegen (SS) company. It had the characteristics of its entrance door and the main hall, which had a high ceiling right in the middle. Also, it was flanked by a waiting room and other rooms on the left and the right. In addition, the platforms were roofed with iron Polonceau horses.

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