Pekalongan is a batik town which can be an alternative tourist destination when visiting Central Java. Many modes of transportation can be used to get to Pekalongan, including the train. To support the convenience of train users, there are already two stations in Pekalongan.
The two stations in Pekalongan are Pekalongan (PK) and Batang (BTG). Of the two stations, Pekalongan Station is the busiest in Pekalongan. This station itself is located on Gajah Mada Street, Brendan, West Pekalongan, Pekalongan. It is at an altitude of +4 meters above sea level.
Pekalongan Station is included in the Semarang IV Operational Area.It is also a large Type C station. Before the Indonesian Train Company owned it as it is now, Pekalongan Station was apparently previously owned by the Semarang-Cheribon Stoomtram Maatschappij (SCS) in 1919.
Pekalongan Station was built in 1898. After that, it was renovated and inaugurated again on January 12, 1920. It is equipped with various comfortable facilities for passengers. For example, there is a prayer room, rest area, charging corner, and so on.
Meanwhile, there are also lots of transportation that can be used to get to the station or the city. Starting from regular taxis, online taxis, regular and online motorcycle taxis, pedicabs, public transportation, and so on. You can choose the one closest to the location.
Lots of trains depart, stop, and transit at Pekalongan Station. There are various train classes, there are Executive, Mixed, and Economy. There are also a lot of open routes, starting from Semarang, Surabaya, Malang, Yogyakarta, Jember, and Blitar, to Pasar Senen, Jakarta.
Here are several train departure schedules from Pekalongan Station. Starting in Yogyakarta, Surabaya and Jakarta.
For your information, each station has its own code. The same goes for the station in Yogyakarta. Yogyakarta with YK, Lempuyangan with LPN, and Wates with WT. Here is the departure schedule;
Nama Kereta |
Rute |
Harga Mulai |
Keberangkatan |
Keberangkatan |
Joglosemarkarto (161) |
PK-YK |
Rp200.000 |
08.58 | Â |
Joglosemarkarto (161) |
PK-LPN |
Rp200.000 |
08.58 | Â |
Joglosemarkarto (161) |
PK-WT |
Rp200.000 |
08.58 | Â |
This time there will be a train schedule from Pekalongan Station to various stations to Surabaya. Starting from Turi Market (SBI), Wonokromo (WO), and also Gubeng (SGU).
Nama Kereta |
Rute |
Harga Mulai |
Keberangkatan |
Keberangkatan |
Argo Bromo Anggrek (4) |
PK-SBI |
Rp460.000 |
00.17 |
12.07 |
Argo Anggrek Luxury Sleeper(4L) |
PK-SBI |
Rp1.025.000 |
00.17 |
12.07 |
Pandalungan (78F) |
PK-WO |
Rp350.000 |
01.22 | Â |
Pandalungan (78F) |
PK-SBI |
Rp215.000 |
01.22 | Â |
Gumarang (130) |
PK-SBI |
Rp215.000 |
01.44 | Â |
Harina (126) |
PK-SBI |
Rp185.000 |
02.23 | Â |
Sembrani (62) |
PK-SBI |
Rp405.000 |
13.55 |
23.30 |
Sembrani Luxury |
PK-SBI |
Rp1.020.000 |
13.55 |
23.30 |
Dharmawangsa (132) |
PK-SBI |
Rp160.000 |
14.17 | Â |
Airlangga (236)Â |
PK-SBI |
Rp104.000 |
17.10 | Â |
Kertajaya (220) |
PK-SBI |
Rp180.000 |
19.36 | Â |
Jayabaya (108) |
PK-SBI |
Rp260.000 |
22.29 | Â |
Jayabaya (108) |
PK-SGU |
Rp260.000 |
22.29 | Â |
Meanwhile, those who want to go to Jakarta from Pekalongan only have a stop at Pasar Senen (PSE). Below is the schedule.
Nama Kereta |
Rute |
Harga Mulai |
Keberangkatan |
Keberangkatan |
Kertayaja (219) |
PK-PSE |
Rp180.000 |
03.19 | Â |
Majapahit (215) |
PK-PSE |
Rp170.000 |
03.42 | Â |
Dharmawangsa (131) |
PK-PSE |
Rp160.000 |
03.59 | Â |
Menoreh (225F) |
PK-PSE |
Rp175.000 |
09.21 | Â |
Tawang Jaya (257) |
PK-PSE |
Rp115.000 |
14.44 | Â |
Airlangga (235) |
PK-PSE |
Rp104.000 |
16.35 | Â |
Matarmaja (233) |
PK-PSE |
Rp120.000 |
19.07 | Â |
Jayabaya (107) |
PK-PSE |
Rp260.000 |
20.34 | Â |
Gumarang (129) |
PK-PSE |
Rp215.000 |
21.21 | Â |
Brantas (111) |
PK-PSE |
Rp170.000 |
21.48 | Â |
Tawang Jaya Premium (151) |
PK-PSE |
Rp155.000 |
23.03 | Â |
Pekalongan Station is close to many tourist attractions, which can be visited at any time. For example, there is the Pekalongan Batik Museum, Sari Beach, and Mangrove Park Pekalongan. For those who want to stay a few days in Pekalongan, here are the hotel recommendations.
Address: Gajah Mada Street No.7A, Western Pekalongan, Pekalongan, East Java, Indonesia, 51118
Price: Starts from Rp 637,000
One of the hotel's recommendations that is closest to Pekalongan Station is . This is a 3-star hotel located on Gajah Mada Street No. 7A, Pekalongan, Central Java. From the station, the distance is only 190 meters, and can be reached in about 3 minutes on foot via Raya Pantura Street and St. Pekalongan Street.
Address: Gajah Mada Street No.11A, Western Pekalongan, Pekalongan, East Java, Indonesia, 51118
Price: Starts from Rp 496,000
Another option that is also very close to the station is  . This hotel is 269 meters away and can be reached in 4 minutes on foot. Previously, the name of this hotel was Hotel Horison Pekalongan. However, as of January 1, 2023, the name has changed. The facilities and room choices will also comfort guests.
Address:Urip Sumoharjo Street 53 Pekalongan, Western Pekalongan, Pekalongan, East Java, Indonesia, 51111
Price: Starts from 351,000 IDR
Another alternative is Dafam Pekalongan which is located on Urip Sumoharjo Street No. 53, Medono, Podosugih West Pekalongan, Pekalongan. It is also not too far from Pekalongan Station, the distance is only about 2 km and can be reached by vehicle in 5 minutes. This 3-star hotel offers 89 rooms.
As one of the stations that is quite busy as a departure, transit or stopping place, Pekalongan Station also has many interesting facts. Check out various interesting facts below;
Before being transformed into what it is now, it turns out that Pekalongan Station used to be very small and made of wood. In the past, the Dutch prioritized function over form. It was then extensively renovated and inaugurated on January 12, 1920. The building is still preserved today with several minor renovations.Â
Pekalongan Station is one of the stations closest to Dieng tourism. The distance is around 2 hours without passing the toll road. It will be faster if you go via the toll road. It is common knowledge that trains are also among the favorite forms of transportation. If you plan to go to Dieng by train, you can get off at Pekalongan Station.