What is the cheapest way to get from Jakarta to Medan Merdeka?

The cheapest way to get from Jakarta to Medan Merdeka is to bus which costs Rp3501 and takes 38 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Jakarta to Medan Merdeka?

The fastest way to get from Jakarta to Medan Merdeka is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs Rp48000 - Rp60000.

Is there a direct bus between Jakarta and Medan Merdeka?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rasuna Said and arriving at Balai Kota. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

Is there a direct train between Jakarta and Medan Merdeka?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Jatinegara and arriving at Jakarta Gambir. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from Jakarta to Medan Merdeka?

The distance between Jakarta and Medan Merdeka is 8 km.

How do I travel from Jakarta to Medan Merdeka without a car?

The best way to get from Jakarta to Medan Merdeka without a car is to train which takes 20 min and costs Rp4200 - Rp320000.

How long does it take to get from Jakarta to Medan Merdeka?

The train from Jatinegara to Jakarta Gambir takes 7 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Jakarta to Medan Merdeka bus from?

Jakarta to Medan Merdeka bus services, operated by TransJakarta, depart from Rasuna Said station.

Where do I catch the Jakarta to Medan Merdeka train from?

Jakarta to Medan Merdeka train services, operated by Kereta API, depart from Jatinegara station.

Train or bus from Jakarta to Medan Merdeka?

The best way to get from Jakarta to Medan Merdeka is to train which takes 20 min and costs Rp4200 - Rp320000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rp3501 and takes 38 min.

Where does the Jakarta to Medan Merdeka bus arrive?

Jakarta to Medan Merdeka bus services, operated by TransJakarta, arrive at Balai Kota station.

Where does the Jakarta to Medan Merdeka train arrive?

Jakarta to Medan Merdeka train services, operated by Kereta API, arrive at Jakarta Gambir station.

How do I get a train ticket from Jakarta to Medan Merdeka?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Jakarta to Medan Merdeka?

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Where can I stay near Medan Merdeka?

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Jakarta to Medan Merdeka - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Jakarta to Medan Merdeka by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Jatinegara to Jakarta Gambirtrain Purwojaya / ...
20 min
Rp 4,200–320,000
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rasuna Said to Balai Kotabus 6A
38 min
Rp 3,501
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Jakarta to Medan Merdekataxi 6 km
8 min
Rp 48,000–60,000
Walk
1. Take the foot from Jakarta to Medan Merdekawalk 6.4 km
1h 17m
Train via Manggarai
1. Take the train from Manggarai to Jatinegaratrain Blue
2. Take the train from Jatinegara to Gambir Jakartatrain Taksaka / ...
1h 3m
Rp 7,200–328,000
Bus via St. Cikini Barat
1. Take the bus from St. Cikini Barat to St. Gambir 2bus 6H
3h 29m
Rp 3,501

Jakarta to Medan Merdeka by train and foot

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Distance: 8.1 km
Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Jakarta, Indonesia and Medan Merdeka, Indonesia?

Kereta API operates a train from Jatinegara to Jakarta Gambir hourly. Tickets cost Rp 4,200–320,000 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, TransJakarta operates a bus from Rasuna Said to Balai Kota every 20 minutes. Tickets cost Rp 3,501 and the journey takes 27 min.

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