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6-Day Jakarta to Bali Road Trip: Jakarta > Bandung > Yogyakarta > Bromo > Banyuwangi > Bali — Practical Route & Cost (INR)

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Day 1: Jakarta → Bandung

Jakarta, Indonesia on October 22, 2025

7:30am

Pick up rental car in Jakarta

Collect your long-distance rental (recommended: Toyota Avanza / Innova class for luggage); arrange one-way drop-off in Bali when booking. Estimate and breakdown given here is approximate and uses exchange ~1 INR = 190 IDR.
INR61755, 0h30m

8:00am

Breakfast — local café in Jakarta (Menteng area)

Light Indonesian breakfast and coffee before leaving the city to avoid peak traffic; cafés commonly open from 7:00–9:00.
INR400, 1h0m

9:00am

Drive to Bandung via Cipularang / Puncak (highway)

Fastest road route east-southeast from Jakarta to Bandung using the Cipularang/Cikampek toll highways; expect 3–4 hours depending on traffic.
INR0, 3h30m

1:00pm

Lunch — Lembang / Floating Market area

Stop in cooler Lembang for Sundanese food or the Floating Market area; many places open 08:00–16:00 and serve local specialties.
INR600, 1h0m

2:30pm

Tangkuban Perahu volcano visit

See the steaming crater and enjoy panoramic views; site usually open 07:00–17:00 and is a short drive north of Bandung.
INR1050, 2h0m

5:00pm

Check in to Bandung hotel & rest

Use evening to relax after the drive; hotel check-in times typically from 14:00–15:00 onwards.
INR0, 1h0m

7:30pm

Dinner — try Sundanese warung (e.g., Nasi Ampera-style)

Enjoy hearty Sundanese rice and side dishes at a popular local warung open into the evening.
INR600, 1h0m
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Day 2: Bandung → Yogyakarta

Bandung, Indonesia on October 23, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast in Bandung (local kopi & pastries)

Quick, early breakfast to prepare for a long driving day east across Java; many cafés open from 07:00.
INR400, 0h45m

8:00am

Drive east toward Yogyakarta (via Cipali highway)

Major stretch of the trip — expect 7–9 hours driving with a couple of short stops; Cipali and Trans-Java toll roads make the route efficient.
INR0, 8h0m

1:00pm

Lunch stop in Cirebon — try Empal Gentong

Cirebon specialty (savoury beef curry) for a satisfying midday meal; restaurants open broadly 10:00–21:00.
INR800, 1h0m

6:30pm

Arrive Yogyakarta & hotel check-in

Settle in for the night; Yogyakarta is a good base for the next day’s cultural sights.
INR0, 0h30m

8:00pm

Dinner — Gudeg (Yu Djum or similar)

Try the famous sweet jackfruit gudeg, a Yogyakarta specialty served at many local restaurants open from morning to late evening.
INR600, 1h0m
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Day 3: Borobudur & Prambanan

Yogyakarta, Indonesia on October 24, 2025

4:00am

Depart for Borobudur sunrise

Drive ~45–60 minutes to Borobudur to arrive for sunrise; Borobudur is open from around 05:00 and sunrise visits are highly recommended for the view and cool morning light.
INR2368, 3h0m

9:30am

Breakfast near Borobudur / Magelang

Post-sunrise breakfast at a local café or warung to relax before heading back to Yogyakarta.
INR400, 1h0m

11:30am

Return to Yogyakarta — short rest

Back to town for a mid-day break; travel time ~45–60 minutes depending on traffic.
INR0, 0h45m

1:30pm

Visit Prambanan temple complex

Large Hindu temple compound east of the city, usually open 06:00–17:00; impressive architecture and photogenic courtyards.
INR1842, 2h0m

4:00pm

Stroll Malioboro & Kraton area

Explore the bustling Malioboro street, local markets and the Sultan’s palace area — excellent for souvenirs and street food.
INR0, 2h0m

7:00pm

Dinner — Bebek Goreng or local Javanese restaurant

Try crispy duck or other regional specialities; many dinner spots operate until 21:00–22:00.
INR800, 1h0m
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Day 4: Yogyakarta → Mount Bromo

Yogyakarta → Probolinggo (Bromo area), Indonesia on October 25, 2025

6:00am

Depart Yogyakarta for Probolinggo / Bromo region

Long driving day east across central/eastern Java (expect 7–9 hours). Leave early to arrive with time to rest before an early start for Bromo sunrise the next day.
INR0, 8h0m

1:00pm

Lunch en route (Solo / Madiun area)

Stop for a hearty regional lunch and short break — many eateries along the main highway serve local Javanese dishes.
INR600, 1h0m

6:30pm

Arrive Probolinggo / Bromo-area hotel and check-in

Check into a hotel or homestay near Probolinggo or Cemoro Lawang (depending on road/weather), rest and prepare for an early-morning Bromo tour.
INR0, 0h30m

8:00pm

Dinner — local warung in Bromo area

Simple dinner close to your accommodation; many places close by 21:00 so dine early.
INR500, 1h0m
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Day 5: Bromo sunrise → Banyuwangi

Probolinggo / Bromo → Banyuwangi, Indonesia on October 26, 2025

3:00am

Mount Bromo sunrise jeep tour

Pickup by 4x4 jeep to Penanjakan viewpoint for sunrise then Sea of Sand and crater rim walk; tours usually start very early (03:00–04:00) and finish by 08:00.
INR1700, 4h0m

8:30am

Breakfast near Bromo

Breakfast after the tour — simple local cafés open early for tour groups.
INR400, 0h45m

10:00am

Drive east toward Banyuwangi (ferry port to Bali)

Long drive across East Java to Banyuwangi (expect 5–6 hours depending on stops and road conditions); you are positioning to take the ferry to Bali.
INR0, 6h0m

5:00pm

Arrive Banyuwangi & hotel check-in

Settle in for the evening; prepare documents and timings for the ferry crossing next morning (ASDP runs 24/7 but vehicle queues are typical).
INR0, 0h30m

7:00pm

Dinner — local seafood or Banyuwangi specialties

Try local coastal dishes; many restaurants serve fresh fish and grilled options into the evening.
INR600, 1h0m
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Day 6: Banyuwangi → Bali (Ubud)

Banyuwangi (Java) → Gilimanuk → Ubud, Bali, Indonesia on October 27, 2025

6:00am

Take ferry ASDP Banyuwangi → Gilimanuk (vehicle crossing)

Public ferries run frequently and the crossing takes about 45–60 minutes; vehicle fee charged by ASDP — ferries operate 24/7 but allow time for boarding and queues.
INR1842, 1h0m

8:00am

Drive from Gilimanuk to Jatiluwih rice terraces (optional scenic stop)

Scenic stop in central-west Bali; Jatiluwih is open roughly 08:00–17:00 and offers classic UNESCO-view rice terrace landscapes.
INR210, 2h0m

12:30pm

Lunch — local warung near Ubud

Eat Balinese cuisine or Indonesian favourites; Ubud hosts many cafés and warungs open 11:00–15:00 for lunch.
INR700, 1h0m

3:00pm

Ubud Monkey Forest or central Ubud walk

Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary open ~08:30–18:00 (check day closures); a pleasant way to stretch after the drive and explore Ubud’s artisan shops.
INR421, 1h30m

6:30pm

Dinner in Ubud or Seminyak — finish in central Bali

Choose Ubud for calmer evenings or drive down to Seminyak for beach dining; confirm restaurant opening times (most open until 22:00).
INR1200, 1h30m

8:30pm

Drop off rental car in Bali (Denpasar / Ubud office)

Complete one-way drop-off as arranged with the rental company; final charges and deposit returns processed at drop-off.
INR0, 0h30m
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