The cheapest and fastest trains from Jakarta to Cilacap
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$31
Fastest journey
5 h 40 m
Average duration
7 h 8 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
292 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Jakarta to Cilacap is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Jakarta to Cilacap will cost around $31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $21.
Of the 2 trains that leave Jakarta for Cilacap every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 292 km distance in an average of 7 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 40 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 35 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Jakarta to Cilacap
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Jakarta to Cilacap among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 7h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 292 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
$40 Average Price | $12 Average Price Cheapest |
8h 9m Average total duration 7h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 0m Average total duration Fastest 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Jakarta to Cilacap train times
The table below shows live departures for Jakarta to Cilacap trains for today, Saturday, 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:50 pm Gambir Jakarta | 6h45 | 1:35 am Cilacap | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:55 pm Jakarta Gambir | 5h40 | 2:35 am Cilacap | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:20 pm Gambir Jakarta | 5h15 | 2:35 am Cilacap | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:40 pm Jakarta Gambir | 13h08 | 11:48 am Cilacap | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Jakarta to Cilacap
Trains from Jakarta to Cilacap run on average 2 times per day, taking around 7h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 but you can travel from only $10 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 17:00, the last at 22:40. The fastest train covers the 292 km distance in 5h 15m.
Distance 292 km |
Average train duration 7h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 5h 15m |
First train 17:00 |
Last train 22:40 |
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FAQs: Jakarta to Cilacap train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Jakarta to Cilacap by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cilacap, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Gambir, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Cilacap, located away from the city centre.
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