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How to get from Jakarta to Bali without flying?

gingersmith-
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newbie
Posts: 4

Hi guys!

I was wondering if anybody could help me get from Jakarta to Bali? I have 12 days and now realise this isn't very long at all, and that ferries can be quite unpredictable and not travel every day. Is there a website or any other resource someone could recommend? I can't find answers on here in relation to travelling between the two.

I have no idea how much it would cost via ferry either? We'd rather not fly, although if there is little difference in the cost, it would be something we would be willing to look at. Any suggestions?

Thanks

#1 Posted: 14/9/2011 - 12:20
mooball

tuk tuk driver
Posts: 127

Fly. Boats are out of the question. Train/bus and bus only are the other options. Train is a great way to get across Java, but it doesn't go all the way to the end of the island, so you'll have to get off at some stage and then bus it to Bali. I believe there are buses direct to Bali from Jakarta too (if not, via Bandung). Here's why I recommend flying. The bus from Jakarta to Denpasar takes the 3 nights. The train is not a whole lot better and you should bank on 2 full days. Just fly, it's not worth trying to save a few bucks for the sake of such a long journey. Unless you're going to be breaking it up by going to places along the way. But with 12 days, just fly. Good luck!

#2 Posted: 19/9/2011 - 19:20
douluvme49

motodop
Posts: 29

hey,
we are doing jakarta to bali right now. We went Jakarta - train to Bandung (in bandung you can hire a car to take you to the volcano. We went to the closest one and hiked down to the crater, it was really cool. In the afternoon we went to a cultural dance which also was really good. Not hokey like a lot of them) - 8 hr train ride to Yogyakarta (this is where we are now. We are renting a bike to see the sand dunes and beach first day, 2nd day doing a temple tour)

Then from Yogi there are many tours that take you to Mount Bromo, spend the night and then take you to Bali afterwards. Every tour agency here offers it. Its about 350,000 IDR per person. Not horrible if you consider the nights stay and transport.

We spent one night in Jakarta.. but you dont have to. Trains leave to Bandung almost every hour i think. We spent 2 nights in Bandung. ANd we are going to spend 3 nights here in Yogyakarta. Then its 1 extra night for the mount bromo thing.

You can easily do it in 12 days!

Hope this helps if you havent already started your trip

#3 Posted: 30/9/2011 - 19:58
MADMAC

mahout
Posts: 3999

I think the OP meant they have 12 days total. Not 12 days for transit.

#4 Posted: 1/10/2011 - 01:15

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