Tegal has several stations that can be your departure choice when you go to Yogyakarta. Those stations are:
The Tegal Station (+4 masl) is in the east of Tegal, Central Java. It operates under Semarang Operation Area IV. If you go to the north, the line will turn east to Semarang. Meanwhile, if you go to the south, the line will branch into two parts after turning west. One will go to Brebes, and the rest is to the Purwokerto.
When you want to go to Tegal Station, you can take public transportation, such as online transportation or pedicab. It is not too big, yet fairly complete with a parking area, restroom, praying room, minimarket, and food stalls.
The Prupuk Station (+36 masl) is located at Prupuk Village, Margasari, Tegal. The station is under Purwokerto Operational Area V. This is a small railway and second-class station, so it is not as complete as Tegal Station.
Slawi Station (+38 masl) is located in Pakembaran, Slawi, Tegal. This is a second-class station and under Purwokerto Operational Area V. This station also has a parking area, toilet, and praying room. Fortunately, the location is accessible.
Meanwhile, Yogyakarta also has some stations that can be your last destination from Tegal, such as:
Yogyakarta Station also known as Tugu Station (+113 masl) is a big A-type station located in Sosromenduran, Gedongtengen, Yogyakarta. This station is under Yogyakarta Operational Area VI.
Tugu Station has also become the busiest inter-city station outside Jabodetabek. This station serves 58 commuting journeys every day. Because this is a large station, the facilities are pretty complete. There are a restaurant, parking area, rest area, praying room, toilet, and minimarket.
Next, Lempuyangan Station (+114 masl) is located in Bausasran, Danurejan, Yogyakarta. This large type B station is under Yogyakarta Operating Area VI and Commuter KAI, also becoming the primary station after Tugu Station.
This station serves economic class and mixed inter-city trains across central and southern Java Island, agglomeration, and Yogyakarta’s commuter line. Even though it is a type B, the facilities offered are no less complete than Tugu Station. Besides, the access is also very easy to reach with public transportation, TransJogja bus, and online transportation.
Wates Station is on +18 masl height and is a second-class station. It is located at Wates Station Street, Kulon Progo, Yogyakarta, and operates under Yogyakarta Operation Area VI, Commuter Train, and Airport Train.
The access to this station is various. Besides, the facilities are pretty complete, although not as complete as the two large stations before.
The distance from Tegal to Yogyakarta is about 242.9 kilometers, with travel time approximately 3 hours and 46 minutes by train. The cheapest ticket price is Rp115,000, with economic and executive class options.
Some trains pass from Tegal to Yogyakarta, such as Joglosemarkerto, Singasari, Jayakarta, and Gaya Baru Malam Selatan. Slawi Station is before Tegal Statio and Pemalang Station is for the Tegalt to Yogyakarta route afterward.
Meanwhile, the station before Yogyakarta Station is Lempuyangan Station and afterward is Wates Station. The first departure with the Tegal-Yogyakarta route on 01.26 WIB is from Prupuk Tegal Station to Yogyakarta Station with Singasari Train.
The last departure time is about 21.14 WIB from Prupuk Tegal Station to Yogyakarta Station using Jayakarta Train. During the journey, you will get some facilities, such as a toilet, dining carriage, reclining seats, a blanket (for the executive ones), an air conditioner, and entertainment.
Train | Route | Departure | Arrival | Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
Argo Parahyangan | Gambir - Bandung | 06.30 AM, 07.25 AM, 08.05 AM, 09.30 AM, 12.30 PM, 01.10 PM, 03.10 PM, 06.30 PM, 07.45 PM, 10.15 PM | 09.15 AM, 10.11 AM, 10.52 AM, 12.26 PM, 03.25 PM, 04.12 PM, 05.50 PM, 09.24 PM, 10.30 PM, 01.00 AM | Rp150,000 - Rp510,000 |
Argo Cheribon | Gambir - Cirebon | 08.30 AM, 10.10 AM, 06.10 PM, 07.55 PM | 11.12 AM, 01.05 PM, 08.57 PM, 10.43 PM | Rp130,000 - Rp210,000 |
Argo Sindoro | Gambir - Semarang Tawang | 04.40 PM | 09.50 PM | Rp290,000 - Rp400,000 |
Argo Muria | Gambir - Semarang Tawang | 07.00 AM, 10.30 PM | 12.10 PM, 03.45 AM | Rp290,000 - Rp400,000 |
Argo Merbabu | Gambir - Semarang Tawang | 02.20 PM | 08.29 PM | Rp260,000 - Rp370,000 |
Argo Bromo Anggrek | Gambir - Surabaya Pasar Turi | 08.20 AM, 08.30 PM | 04.25 PM, 04.35 AM | Rp575,000 - Rp815,000 |
Sembrani | Gambir - Surabaya Pasar Turi | 09.50 AM, 07.30 PM | 06.20 PM, 04.11 AM | Rp535,000 - Rp725,000 |
Brawijaya | Gambir - Malang | 03.40 PM | 04.31 AM | Rp515,000 - Rp700,000 |
Purwojaya | Gambir - Cilacap | 09.10 PM | 03.15 AM | Rp300,000 - Rp375,000 |
Taksaka | Gambir - Yogyakarta | 09.20 AM, 03.40 PM | --- | Rp425,000 - Rp565,000 |
Argo Lawu | Gambir - Solo Balapan | 08.45 PM | 03.40 AM | Rp420,000 - Rp620,000 |
Argo Dwipangga | Gambir - Solo Balapan | 08.50 AM | 03.50 PM | Rp420,000 - Rp620,000 |
Manahan | Gambir - Solo Balapan | 10.50 PM | 06.55 AM | Rp390,000 - Rp590,000 |
Argo Semeru | Gambir - Surabaya Gubeng | 06.20 AM | 04.50 PM | Rp500,000 - Rp650,000 |
Gajayana | Gambir - Malang | 06.50 PM | 07.06 AM | Rp530,000 - Rp755,000 |
Pandalungan | Gambir - Jember | 08.05 PM | 10.45 AM | Rp580,000 - Rp680,000 |