Jakarta Cirebon Train Tickets

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Jakarta-Cirebon Train

Cirebon is a harbor city on the north coast of Java island, in the province of West Java. Regardless of its limited area, the gem’s role as a business and cultural center can’t be overlooked. It comes with a wide array of worthy attractions highlighting the history and culinary. Although Jakarta and Cirebon are straightly connected by Pantura way, the easiest way to reach Cirebon from the capital is to travel by train. The journey simply takes less than 3 hours. The online booking method is available, and the ticket price ranges from 80,000 IDR to 365,000 IDR per person.

Gambir Station

Gambir is the main railway station in the heart of Jakarta, situated on Medan Merdeka Timur Street No. 1, Gambir, Central Jakarta, DKI Jakarta 10110, and close to Lapangan Medan Merdeka. It’s not only accessible to the National Monument but also to the Transjakarta’s bus stop corridor 2. Gambir is the biggest station mainly catering a railway trip for either executive or mixed class trains within a route from or to the major cities in the entire Java Island. The structure looks well-maintained despite its old age – it was built during Dutch occupation. The modern facilities people can enjoy include a restaurant, coffee shop, VIP waiting area, complimentary WiFi, and sophisticated check-in and boarding pass system.

Cirebon Station

Cirebon Station is famously known as Kejaksan Station since the location is on Siliwangi Street, Kebonbaru, Kejaksan, Cirebon, Jawa Barat 45122. It’s the biggest railway station in the Operational Zone III Cirebon. It has been built since 1920 and has a blend of European-style design combining the art nouveau and art deco architecture. Cirebon station is situated in the heart of the city, only 450 meters away from the town hall and Cirebon’s DPRD office. It's also within one-kilometer distance to Kejaksan town square, one of the iconic landmarks in Cirebon. Due to its great location, the place is accessible from anywhere by local public transport. To reach there, simply take Angkot (public minivan) D6.

Popular Destinations in Cirebon

Speaking of tourist destinations, Cirebon indeed offers both culinary and cultural attractions. Some must-visit spots you can’t miss are the royal palace, batik centers, and local restaurant. 

Keraton Kasepuhan Cirebon

Keraton Kasepuhan Cirebon is the largest royal palace in Cirebon. Taking a mere 30 minutes’ drive from Kejaksan Station, you will find the mansion nestled on Kasepuhan Street No. 43, KampungMandalangan, Kasepuhan, Lemah Wungkuk deserves a visit. The birthplace of Cirebon’s sultan is a historic museum displaying some collections such as relics and royal paintings – Singa Barong’s horse drawn- carriage, washed annually on the 1st of Syawal (based on the Islamic calendar) is the Empire’s highlight.

Batik Trusmi Cirebon

Batik Trusmi, largest batik center in Indonesia which is located on Trusmi Kulon Street No. 148, Plered, Cirebon, features batik destination. Here, all visitors can lavish their money for the coolest traditional fabric varying in the pattern, material, and model. In addition to that, they can see the process of batik making, even engage in it.

Empal Gentong Krucuk

Empal Gentong Krucuk sits nearby the famed Empal Gentong Mang Darma restaurant. Although it’s not as legendary as Empal Gentong Mang Darma, the local eatery is fitting for getting a taste of the typical Cirebon dishes. It’s located on Slamet Riyadi Street No. 1. To reach the site, you can take angkot D5, hopping on from Cirebon Station and hopping off at BTN Bank.