City in West Java, Indonesia
Getting around Bandung
How to get around Bandung
Use Gojek, Grab or Maxim for most trips; hilly traffic is heavy. For Jakarta, the Whoosh high-speed train plus a feeder, or the Argo Parahyangan train.
Ways to get around Bandung
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Gojek / Grab bike or car | About 15,000–45,000 IDR in town | Cheapest and fastest in traffic; motorbikes weave through jams |
| Trans Metro Pasundan buses | A few thousand IDR | Fixed city routes; stops are not always signed in English |
| Angkot (shared minivans) | About 4,000–8,000 IDR | Colour-coded routes; tell the driver your stop; tiring and slow |
| Whoosh high-speed train | About 150,000–300,000 IDR to Jakarta | Padalarang or Tegalluar stations, then a feeder train or bus |
Ride-hailing apps in Bandung
A 5 km ride costs about Rp20,000–40,000 ($1.1–2.2).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Gojek | Most drivers; bike and car rides |
| Grab | Reliable cars; useful for airport and station trips |
| Maxim | Often cheaper; fewer drivers at rush hour |
| inDrive | Offer your own fare; useful when surge pricing hits |
- Local taxis and angkot exist but apps are simpler. Fixed 'online' pickup zones at some malls and stations; look for the signs.
Arriving in Bandung
Husein Sastranegara (BDO)
Small, central airport with limited flights; Grab to the city about 30,000–60,000 IDR, 20–40 min.
Via Jakarta by train (CGK)
Most visitors fly to Jakarta, then take the Whoosh train from Halim or the Argo Parahyangan from Gambir, roughly 45 min–3 h.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rentals about 70,000–100,000 IDR a day, but steep hills, heavy traffic and licence checks make ride apps easier.
- Driving: on the left. Bring an IDP plus your home licence with the motorcycle category; Bali police fine unlicensed scooter riders at checkpoints.
- Onward travel in Indonesia: Fly between islands (Garuda, Lion Air, Citilink, AirAsia); trains run the length of Java; ferries and fast boats link Bali, Lombok and the Gilis. Allow for delays.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Bandung?
No. Use Gojek, Grab, Maxim, inDrive instead.
What's the best way to get around Bandung?
Use Gojek, Grab or Maxim for most trips; hilly traffic is heavy. For Jakarta, the Whoosh high-speed train plus a feeder, or the Argo Parahyangan train.
How do I get from the airport to Bandung?
Small, central airport with limited flights; Grab to the city about 30,000–60,000 IDR, 20–40 min.
Is Bandung walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
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