Bekasi - Bandung Train Tickets

Bakasi - Bandung Train

Bandung, dearly known by the name “The City of Flower” is the capital city of West Java Province. It lies about 140 kilometers to the southeast of Jakarta and has been established since September 25th, 1810. Bandung marked some important historical events in Indonesia, such as the establishment of the first university in Indonesia, and the Asia-Africa Conference in 1955.

Train passengers who depart from Bekasi, the two cities are connected through Bekasi Station (BKS) – Bandung Hall Station (BD). With the distance of 132 kilometers, the intercity train journey will only take 2.5-3 hours. The only train to serve a journey from Bekasi to Bandung and vice versa is KA Argo Parahyangan. The lowest price for the ticket starts from IDR30,000.

Bekasi Station

Bekasi Station is the first-class station and belongs to the management of PT. KAI (Persero) Operation Region 1 Jakarta. Because it is included in the operational region of Jabodetabek, this station serves daily commuter lines to Jakarta, Cikampek, and Purwakarta. Bekasi Station lies in the main train track of Java between Jakarta and Surabaya. For a long-distance journey, the station serves train journey to Bandung, Cirebon, and Tegal.   

Bekasi Station is located in Ir. H. Juanda Street, Marga Mulya, North Bekasi, Bekasi, West Java. The location lies beside Bekasi GOR Park. It is also surrounded by the city’s governmental buildings. Several public transportations (angkot) that pass through the station are K01, K02, K04, K09B, dan K09P.

Bandung Station

Built in 1884, Bandung Station is noted as one of the oldest railway stations in Indonesia. However, this station is the first station in Indonesia that applies ticket and check-in system like the ones in the airport. The current operator of Bandung Station is PT. KAI (Persero) Operational Region 2 Bandung.

Bandung Station is located in the city center, at the border between Pasirkaliki and Kebonjeruk District. There are two entrance halls to the station: North Entrance in Kebon Kawung Street 43, and South Entrance in Stasiun Timur 1. Public transportation terminal in front of Bandung Station makes it easy to reach the station.

Popular Attractions in Bandung

As the biggest metropolitan city in West Java Province, Bandung is a city with the complete package. More and more tourist attractions are developed each year in this city. The following are some popular tourist attractions in Bandung.

Geology Museum

This historical monument is a place to collect and conserve various kinds of geology material, including fossil, mineral, and earthy rocks. Those materials are collected from different sites in Indonesia since 1850. This place is the favorite destination for those who want to see the fossil of dinosaurs and early-developed humans in the ancient centuries. Geology Museum is located on Diponegoro Street, number 57.

Braga Street

Braga Street offers a nostalgic ambience of old town Bandung. The area consists of sidewalk paths from Asia-Africa Street to the City Square. Along the walk, the street shows the elegance of old buildings in the classic European style. The buildings are used as shops, café, restaurants, hotel, and art studio. At night, Braga Street becomes livelier with various night entertainments.

Trans Studio Bandung

Since it is established on June 18th, 2011, Trans Studio Bandung has attracted a lot of tourists, especially those who come with their families. This theme unique theme park is built indoor, so the visitors can enjoy the fun even when it is raining. With the classic theme of Broadway, Trans Studio Bandung makes the visitors feel like they are in a foreign theme park. As a popular tourist attraction, Trans Studio Bandung is strategically located in Jenderal Gatot Subroto Street, number 289, Cibangkong, Batununggal.