Gambir Train Station
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Ivo Carneiro De Sousa
Macau, China146 contributions
Nov 2019
We have used this Jakarta central station for the departure of our memorable train voyage to Yogyakarta. Gambir is as crowded as all train stations in major cities worldwide, but it is, unfortunately, much more confusing. Although there are plenty of officials and staff as in any Indonesian public institution, they were not able to give you accurate information. Unfortunately, we needed to use the washrooms, and they were not clean bur rather messy, something that one does not find even in the most remote rural places of Indonesia.
Written March 12, 2020
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John W
Jindabyne, Australia577 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
It is ludicrous that this, the main station for long distance departures from Jakarta, is not accessible by the local train system. Local trains pass through without stopping. This means getting off the local train at Gondangdia station and taking a taxi or a long hot walk to Gambir. I can see the reasoning: local and main line trains use different ticketing systems so passengers mingling would create problems. The problem is entirely one of KAI's making. There are two island platforms. Local trains whizz through on the two center lines while main line trains wait on the outer two lines. If one island platform, say lines 1 and 2 was dedicated to local trains and the other to main line trains it would be easy to segregate the passengers and avoid ticketing confusion.
Written May 15, 2023
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MirshaandStu
Wellington, New Zealand20 contributions
Jul 2022
Excellent long distance train travel in Java. Executive class is as good as luxury on the trains which offer it but take a blanket as it has excellent air conditioning and so it can get cool on a long journey. Take your own snacks but their is food and beverage available on the train.
Written August 18, 2022
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Georgio Valentino Rayala
Hyderabad, India16,700 contributions
Aug 2018 • Friends
I booked a train ticket to go to Bandung from jakarta, so I had to come to this train station to catch the Argo Parahyangan 24 train. I came a bit early to the station and took the boarding pass from the check-in counter. There are many printing kiosks so not much of a queue. After that I explored the station and amazed at the amount of fast food outlets inside.
I decided to try fried chicken meal at CFC and it tasted nice. Next I tried the Japanese dessert called Taiyaki from the Fujisan Taiyaki outlet. After that I bought doughnuts from Krispy Kreme outlet. There are multiple convenience stores located inside the station called "Alfa express". There is a hostess near the train to guide us to our coach and the train is on time.
I decided to try fried chicken meal at CFC and it tasted nice. Next I tried the Japanese dessert called Taiyaki from the Fujisan Taiyaki outlet. After that I bought doughnuts from Krispy Kreme outlet. There are multiple convenience stores located inside the station called "Alfa express". There is a hostess near the train to guide us to our coach and the train is on time.
Written April 16, 2019
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IWin1780
Jakarta41 contributions
Jul 2017
This week, my partner and I took the train from Gambir station, Jakarta, to the city of Bandung, West Java, a trip of 3.5 hours. The trip on Executive (AC) class train was excellent, and hassle free. Gambir station is now very modern, with ample seating for passengers waiting to board their trains. There are escalators and a lift going up to the platforms, but no down escalator. However, if you don't mind taking the (three flights!) of stairs or lift down, there are many eager station porters keen to help you with your bags!
It is important to order train tickets in advance as this is a very popular route. You can book by phone or on line. However, some say that booking by phone is best as you can then request seating together if travelling with others. When booking, you must provide the ID number of each passenger travelling. That is, you cannot book for several passengers without providing an ID for each. More importantly, on the day of travel, you must show the ID used when booking each ticket. If no matching ID, you will not be permitted to travel.
Payment for tickets booked by phone must be paid for within one hour of booking, through a local ATM machine. You will be provided with a payment code (for the ATM), plus a booking code which later allows you to retrieve your tickets via a machine at the station. This can be done up to 7 days before travel or on the day of travel. You can also book your return trip tickets at the same time. The cost per ticket for Jakarta to Bandung on Executive class is Rp.120,000 (approx. A$12).
Upon arrival at Bandung station, there are taxis on stand by.
Overall, a wonderful trip to take, whether you live in Indonesia or are just visiting. The scenery on the way is fascinating, from tiered rice fields, to mountains and valleys, old bridges, simple village houses, crowded stations, with thousands of motor bikes parked outside, children waving to passing trains – something to see for the whole trip! Strongly recommended…
It is important to order train tickets in advance as this is a very popular route. You can book by phone or on line. However, some say that booking by phone is best as you can then request seating together if travelling with others. When booking, you must provide the ID number of each passenger travelling. That is, you cannot book for several passengers without providing an ID for each. More importantly, on the day of travel, you must show the ID used when booking each ticket. If no matching ID, you will not be permitted to travel.
Payment for tickets booked by phone must be paid for within one hour of booking, through a local ATM machine. You will be provided with a payment code (for the ATM), plus a booking code which later allows you to retrieve your tickets via a machine at the station. This can be done up to 7 days before travel or on the day of travel. You can also book your return trip tickets at the same time. The cost per ticket for Jakarta to Bandung on Executive class is Rp.120,000 (approx. A$12).
Upon arrival at Bandung station, there are taxis on stand by.
Overall, a wonderful trip to take, whether you live in Indonesia or are just visiting. The scenery on the way is fascinating, from tiered rice fields, to mountains and valleys, old bridges, simple village houses, crowded stations, with thousands of motor bikes parked outside, children waving to passing trains – something to see for the whole trip! Strongly recommended…
Written July 14, 2017
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Jo Indrawan
Jakarta, Indonesia116 contributions
Apr 2017 • Couples
Just today I happen to visit and taking pictures of the transit hotel, shower and lockers available at Gambir Train Station, Jakarta.
Written April 22, 2017
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Bozza
Culemborg, The Netherlands47 contributions
Sep 2015 • Couples
Beforehand, we booked tickets to Yogyakarta on Tiket.com, which is really recommended. Good English site with live chat as well. With the tickets, printed out, you can go to the electronic check-in counters (CTM - in the middle of the main hall) and print out the train tickets by filling in the booking code. Easy job, takes less than 2 minutes. We bought the tickets for IDR 380.000 (EUR 25) at the time per person. TIP: It's possible to get your train tickets the day before departure. Saves you some stress and time in the morning or night.
Anyway, the station itself has everything you need for an 8 hour trip. A supermarket before the entrance for a bottle of water, tons of bakeries for snacks underway and in the main hall, a Starbucks for that must-have coffee in the morning, to bring with you into the train.
If you travel by train, make sure you arrive an hour max. before departure so you have plenty of time to get food and drinks for the (long) travel. When entering the platform (the big stairs at the end of the main hall), make sure you have your tickets and passport ready!
Good train station with a lot of good and cheap hotels nearby (we stayed in Mercure Jakarta Sabang - luxurious for a low price).
Anyway, the station itself has everything you need for an 8 hour trip. A supermarket before the entrance for a bottle of water, tons of bakeries for snacks underway and in the main hall, a Starbucks for that must-have coffee in the morning, to bring with you into the train.
If you travel by train, make sure you arrive an hour max. before departure so you have plenty of time to get food and drinks for the (long) travel. When entering the platform (the big stairs at the end of the main hall), make sure you have your tickets and passport ready!
Good train station with a lot of good and cheap hotels nearby (we stayed in Mercure Jakarta Sabang - luxurious for a low price).
Written September 10, 2015
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Kevin S
17 contributions
May 2017 • Solo
really like the electronic system ticketing now, so we don't need wait for a long queue. there are a lot of restaurant options for us, if we needed to wait in the station for hours. may be they need to add some monitor display to show the train and the platform they will stop and take the passenger.
Written May 31, 2017
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ruli
Jakarta, Indonesia778 contributions
Aug 2016 • Friends
Since Mr.Jonan handle the train station dept...gambir become tbe great station...electronic tiket,no calo and clean station and many foodcourt...safe station and nice staff...Great Job!!!
Written August 20, 2016
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santo t
Auckland, New Zealand7,465 contributions
Feb 2015 • Solo
It is relatively newest and the most complete and luxury Train Station Indonesian ever built. It is located at Jakarta Centre next to the National Monument and its huge park, Presidential Palace, all main Ministry Offices, Jakarta Governor Office and US Embassy. Famous with its green Colour, this new station built in the year of 1992-1995 replaced completely the old historically station building, which is now completely gone. This station serves all train destinations in Java, special for Executive Class only.
It is three levels station. The ground floor for ticketing and interface with other local transports with shops, the Second floor for restaurants, shops and waiting room and the top floor is the train’s tracks level. It has four tracks with two island Platforms.
Previously, it was crowded, bit messy and unsafe, and full with Ticket Scalpers and dodgy Taxis (because don’t want to use taxi metres) and also a Terminal for Airport Buses.
After the Railway State Company lead by the new CEO, which now becomes the Transportation Minister, the public service is significantly changed, much better and pleased every passengers. The ticket scalpers gone, station become cleaner, safer and orderly, nice place for train waiting, separated between general public space and the passengers waiting room, Airport style. Good job.
However, it just a station, not a place of attraction, and only legitimate passengers can enter and enjoy the facilities inside while waiting their trains due. Public (not Train passengers) can admire from outside only.
It is three levels station. The ground floor for ticketing and interface with other local transports with shops, the Second floor for restaurants, shops and waiting room and the top floor is the train’s tracks level. It has four tracks with two island Platforms.
Previously, it was crowded, bit messy and unsafe, and full with Ticket Scalpers and dodgy Taxis (because don’t want to use taxi metres) and also a Terminal for Airport Buses.
After the Railway State Company lead by the new CEO, which now becomes the Transportation Minister, the public service is significantly changed, much better and pleased every passengers. The ticket scalpers gone, station become cleaner, safer and orderly, nice place for train waiting, separated between general public space and the passengers waiting room, Airport style. Good job.
However, it just a station, not a place of attraction, and only legitimate passengers can enter and enjoy the facilities inside while waiting their trains due. Public (not Train passengers) can admire from outside only.
Written February 14, 2015
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Sya ingin mengenakan kereta api tp ktnya hrus ada surat covid-19, sya sdah covid-19 tp surat tersebut di bawa sma kantor tp sya punya fto asli hasil rapid trsebut. Apakah bisa untuk mengenakan kereta?
Written November 2, 2020
Abdul
Tangerang, Indonesia
Mau tny parkir utk mtor dimana ya utk stasiun gambir dan brpa hargany ???
Written February 26, 2020
Mau bertanya gan. Saya pesan tiket kereta dari Gambir-Cilacap. Apakah bisa saya naik di stasiun setelah gambir misal Jatinegara. Terimakasih
Written December 14, 2019
Cek in bisa dilakukan di stasiun antara, asalkan tdk melebihi jarak relasi yg tertulis di itinerary tiket. Misal: Gbr-Bdg, cek in di jatinegara = boleh. Bks-Bdg, cek in di Gbr = tdk boleh
Written December 19, 2019
My flight landed at jkt airport at 5.25 pm on weekday and on the same day I want to take train from gambir station to jogjakarta at 8.45pm. Do you think i'll be able to make it on time to catch the train. Im so afraid of the traffic jam.
Written April 23, 2019
Traffic is always heavy. A lot of moving parts for you (flight on time, luggage collection etc) but.....taxi to Gambir will take around an hour. You need a train ticket (you may have a voucher but will need to print a ticket), this process is pretty quick/easy at Gambir. Allow 30 mins to get ticket and get through security (doesn’t take that long, just allow it). I’m guessing with three hours, and all risks above, you SHOULD be fine.
Written April 23, 2019
Is de reis mooier als je via Bandang met de trein naar Yokyakarta reist? Ik begreep dat de meeste treinen daar niet langs gaan, maar dat die reis door de bergen in het zuiden wel erg mooi is. En hoe lang duurt de reis en hoeveel kost de treinticket?
Written March 11, 2019
Our objective was to board the luxury coach and travel from Jakarta to Surabaya and not go to Jogjakarta via Bandung. We did not pass through Jogjakarta
Written March 13, 2019
How much does a porter cost at Tugu train station we have 2 suicases as we are going to Gambir in Jakarta. Many thanks😎
Written February 23, 2019
Eddy412 where do you get grab car from at Gambir? I thought grab etc couldn't go into the stations to do pick up. please give me some advice! I also tried for grab at the JKT airport but gave up after half an hour. At Bandung railway station I struggled all the way to the road with my bag to wait for the grab and then he couldn't find me.
Written March 1, 2019
Hi. What is the earliest time schedule of Gambir Station executive train/economy train going to Tugu Yogyakarta? I'll arive October 22, 2018 at 23:40 P.M. in CGK. Or can you suggest where can I stay while waiting for the availability of the train? Thankyou! Your response will be a great help. 😊
Written October 17, 2018
have nearest hotel around that gambir station. the latest time 8am the train from gambir to yogyakarta. you can check ticket using this online n buy the ticket also at ticket.
hopefully help you. thank you.
Written October 21, 2018
Sore, saya mau nanya kalo tiket kereta luar kota itu bisa ganti nama atau ganti orang gak ya??
Written August 6, 2018
How long does it take if I take Railing, or bus Damri, or taxi from CGK to Gambir Stasion? I have limited time and want the fastest way to get Gambir. Thanks!
Written August 4, 2018
There is no airport rail link from CGK to Gambir station. You have to go to Sudirman Baru station. Are you catching long distance train from Gambir? Maybe better take taxi, which takes from 40 minutes to 1 hour in normal traffic. If you take Damri bus, it will be at least 1 hour to get to Gambir, not to count the time you have to wait for the bus itself.
Written August 4, 2018
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