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Yogyakarta to Bandung by Train

Seven hours north-west into the Priangan highlands — the best daytime rail journey in Indonesia, and better in this direction.
Which class to book
Morning Lodaya in eksekutif. This is the single journey on the network where the window seat is worth planning around.

Around 400km north-west from Yogyakarta Tugu to Bandung, taking six and a half to eight hours through Kroya, Banjar and Tasikmalaya.

This is the finest daytime journey in Indonesia and it is better travelled in this direction. Heading west, the landscape improves steadily: gentle paddy country early on, then hill terrain through Banjar, and finally the climb into the Priangan highlands with volcanoes visible on clear afternoons.

Which trains run this route: Lodaya is the dedicated service. Malabar covers the same corridor, and Argo Wilis, Turangga and Mutiara Selatan pass through from Surabaya.

Take a morning departure. Lodaya leaving Yogyakarta in the morning reaches the best terrain in good afternoon light and arrives in Bandung at a civilised hour. The overnight services cover identical ground and show you none of it.

Route details

Journey times vary by service and season. Confirm against current schedules before booking.

Departures Per Day
6
Destination City
Bandung
Destination Station
Bandung / Kiaracondong
Distance
400
Journey Time
6h 30m - 8h
Ferry Connection
No
Named Trains
Lodaya, Malabar, Argo Wilis, Turangga, Mutiara Selatan
Origin City
Yogyakarta
Origin Station
Yogyakarta Tugu
Overnight Service
Yes
Scenery
Exceptional - ride it for the view
Service Status
Operating
Highest Class Available
Eksekutif

Fares

Indicative bands only. KAI adjusts fares by season and subclass, so treat these as a guide to the order of magnitude rather than a quote.

Fare Range (Ekonomi)
Rp 150-280k
Fare Range (Eksekutif)
Rp 350-600k

Categories

From Yogyakarta

Last updated 8 Sep 2026

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