Cirebon - Karawang Train Ticket
Train Name |
Class |
Route |
Price |
Departure Time |
Arrival Time |
Duration |
Singasari |
Economy |
CN - KW |
Starting from Rp180,000 |
02.40 |
05.01 |
2h 21min |
Singasari |
Executive |
CN - KW |
Starting from Rp250,000 |
02.40 |
05.01 |
2h 21min |
Jayabaya |
Economy |
CN - KW |
Starting from Rp195,000 |
22.35 |
00.36 |
2h 1 min |
Jayabaya |
Executive |
CN - KW |
Starting from Rp260,000 |
22.35 |
00.36 |
2h 1 min |
Cirebon has many stations, namely Arjawinangun (AWN), Babakan (BBK), Ciledug (CLD), Cirebon (CN), Cirebon Prujakan (CNP), Karangsuwung (KRW), Losari (LOS), Luwung (LWG), Sindanglaut (SDU), and Waraduwur (WDW). However, among this list of stations in Cirebon, only Cirebon Station (CN) serves trips to Karawang.
Cirebon Station is located in Kebonbaru Village, Kejaksan Subdistrict so it is often referred to as Kejaksan Station. This station is one of the main stations in Cirebon besides Cirebon Prujakan Station, no wonder the traffic at this station is quite busy.
The function of Cirebon Station is very important as it is the main junction for the main railway line between Jakarta and Surabaya. The services also vary from economy class, executive, mixed, and long train premium economy. However, for the Cirebon - Karawang route, there are only economy and executive class options.
The facilities available at Cirebon Station are very complete and there is even an exclusive waiting room that has a semi lounge concept. In the air-conditioned waiting room, there is also a semi-library and charging corner. To enjoy these facilities, you need to book an executive or business ticket.
For economy class passengers, there is no need to worry because there are still basic station facilities that make you comfortable waiting for departure. Starting from the waiting room, prayer room, bathroom, and other public facilities. Around the station there are also many culinary delights so you can try various Cirebon specialties before starting your journey.
Not only that, Cirebon Station now even has a facial recognition system to match the faces of passengers during the departure process. A unique part of Cirebon Station is the instrumental playing of the song Kota Cirebon. The song is played every arrival and departure of passenger trains.
Its location in the city center makes Cirebon Station very easy to reach using public transportation, including angkot. You can take the light blue angkot with route D6. If you want to make it easier, choose an ojek or taxi that can be ordered online or offline. Another option is to use a private vehicle because there is a parking area available.
Karawang Station (KW) is the only train station in Karawang that serves arrivals from Cirebon. Located in Nagasari, West Karawang, Karawang Station is quite easy to reach because it is in the middle of the city.
However, there is no angkot that has a route to this station so you need to take an ojek or taxi. Both transportation options can be ordered online or choose a taxi or ojek available at the station yard. You can also use a private vehicle comfortably because the station has a large parking lot.
Other facilities available are also quite complete, making passengers feel comfortable when stopping by during the trip. Starting from the waiting room, charger center, toilet, ticket counter, and many more. Even this station is also equipped with a canopy (overcapping) so that passengers will not overheat or get caught in the rain while waiting.
A distinctive feature of this station is the playing of the Sundanese folk song titled Manuk Dadali in an angklung version of the tune. This instrumental will be played every arrival and departure of passenger trains.
Not only serving intercity train trips, Karawang Station also serves local train trips. Namely in the form of Commuter Line with Commuter Line Walahar and Commuter Line Jatiluhur.
There are only two departure sessions as well as the arrival of passengers from Cirebon to Karawang, namely in the early morning and late at night. The first departure is at 02:40 using Singasari train with economy and executive class options.
With a journey duration of approximately 2 hours and 21 minutes, you will arrive in Karawang at 05:01. For those of you who want to save money, it is recommended to book an economy class ticket with the cheapest price of Rp180,000. But if you prioritize comfort, you can choose executive class tickets offered from Rp250,000.
Another option for train departure from Cirebon to Karawang is at 22:35 using the Jayabaya train. This night trip takes less time, around 2 hours, so it is likely to arrive in Karawang at 00.36.
Similar to the Singasari train service, the Jayabaya train from Cirebon to Karawang also has economy and executive class options. The economy class is offered from only Rp180,000 while the executive class is priced from Rp260,000. Both have the same departure schedule so the only difference is the facilities.
The availability of train tickets on the Cirebon - Karawang route makes you need to be careful when planning to travel. The reason is that if you order tickets too close to the time you need, you may not get tickets. Therefore, it is important to book tickets in advance so that you can get the tickets you want.