Train Name |
Class |
Price |
Departure Time |
Arrival Time |
Duration |
Serayu (252) |
Economy |
Starting from Rp63,000 |
09.51 |
11.14 |
1j 23m |
Cikuray (268) |
Economy |
Starting from Rp45,000 |
19.08 |
19.24 |
1j 16m |
Serayu (256) |
Economy |
Starting from Rp63,000 |
20.36 |
21.59 |
1j 23m |
Trains are a very popular public transportation option for local and inter-provincial trips. In Bekasi, there are various train stations, such as Bekasi Station (BKS), East Bekasi Station (BKST), Kranji Station (KRI), Cikarang Station, and Tambun Station, but we will discuss Bekasi Station this time.
Bekasi Station, established by Bataviasche Ooster Spoorweg Maatschappi in 1887, is one of the largest type C railway stations in the Greater Jakarta area and Java Island. The station is a service center for passengers traveling to various regions in Java, including long-distance trips.
The facilities provided by Bekasi Station are very complete for passengers' convenience, ranging from parking areas, seats, waiting areas, escalators, ticket booking counters, and automatic ticket machines to supporting facilities such as prayer rooms, toilets, ATMs, Wi-Fi, lobbies, food and beverage stores, and special lanes for the disabled.
To get to Bekasi Station, passengers can also easily access various public transportation such as the Bekasi City Bekasi Transport Cooperative, Trans Patriot, motorcycle taxis both online and offline, to taxis.
Purwakarta Railway Station, located on Jalan Kornel Singawinata No 1 Purwakarta, was established in 1902 along with the construction of a new railroad line from Batavia (Jakarta) to Bandung. The Cikampek-Purwakarta railway line was inaugurated on December 27, 1902 and reached Padalarang on May 2, 1906.
Although Purwakarta Station is a relatively small class I railway station, it has a lot of railroad activity. KAI has provided various facilities including parking areas, waiting rooms, ticket counters, and entrances. Supporting facilities such as CCTV, Wi-Fi, prayer rooms, and toilets are also available for the convenience of passengers.
The strategic location of this station facilitates accessibility for passengers with various modes of transportation such as angkot, city buses, online and offline motorcycle taxis, and taxis. With all the facilities and easy access, passengers can feel comfortable while waiting and using services at Purwakarta Station.
Purwakarta offers many interesting tourist destinations that you might not expect. From historical places to a variety of delicious culinary delights, everything can be a reason why Purwakarta is worth visiting for a vacation. This variety of tourist options makes many travel routes in Java, including Purwakarta, one of the places to stop.
One of them is the route from Bekasi, which has three limited departure schedules. The first scheduled departure from Bekasi to Purwakarta is at 09:51 with Serayu train, while the last schedule is at 20:36 with Serayu train. The journey from Bekasi to Purwakarta is relatively quick, taking only about 1 hour and 25 minutes, allowing you to enjoy your vacation as soon as you arrive.
Don't worry about the ticket price, as the Bekasi - Purwakarta route offers affordable fares, ranging from Rp45,000 to Rp63,000. With these fares, you can enjoy your trip without having to worry about the high cost.