Key hubs
Bandung airport and railway station
- Airport
- Husein Sastranegara (BDO) is about 3.5 km from the centre but has had very limited commercial service since late 2023, with reactivation planned; most visitors reach Bandung by road or rail from Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta (CGK)
- Railway station
- Bandung station, code BD, serves intercity trains such as the Argo Parahyangan; the Whoosh high-speed line stops at Padalarang and Tegalluar, with feeder trains to the city
- Getting around
- Ride-hailing apps, taxis, angkot minibuses and Trans Metro Bandung buses; a car with a driver suits Lembang and Kawah Putih
How to reach Bandung by air
Husein Sastranegara (BDO) is about 3.5 km from the centre, but most scheduled routes ended in October 2023 and Wikipedia reports a planned reopening, so check airlines. Kertajati (KJT) is about 68 km north-east, but Wikipedia says domestic flights there stopped in June 2025. Most visitors fly into Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta (CGK), about 177 km away, and we could not verify a direct India-Bandung flight.
How to reach Bandung by train
Bandung station, code BD, serves intercity trains such as the Argo Parahyangan to Jakarta's Gambir, which Wikivoyage puts at about 2.5 to 3 hours. The Whoosh high-speed line runs from Halim in Jakarta to Padalarang and Tegalluar, and a feeder train links Padalarang to Bandung station. Check KAI and Whoosh for current timetables.
How to reach Bandung by road
The toll road from Jakarta takes about two hours in good traffic, according to Wikivoyage, and longer on weekends. Shuttle minivans and buses run from Jakarta; buses arrive at Leuwi Panjang and Cicaheum terminals.
Getting around Bandung
Ride-hailing apps, taxis, angkot minibuses and the Trans Metro Bandung buses operate in the city. Wikivoyage notes that Jalan Dago has a car-free morning on Sundays. A car with a driver is easiest for Lembang and Kawah Putih.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Bandung
- Bandung is cooler than Jakarta, with daily highs of about 28 to 30 degrees Celsius on the climate record, but rain is frequent. Carry a light rain jacket and plan outdoor sights for the morning.
- Weekend traffic from Jakarta is heavy on the main roads and to Lembang. Visit Lembang and Kawah Putih on weekdays if you can, and allow generous drive times.
- Tangkuban Perahu and Kawah Putih are high, cooler and windy. Carry a light layer, and note that Kawah Putih's sulphur fumes may bother people with breathing problems.
- Pavements in the city are uneven and shared with motorbikes. Use ride-hailing apps or a driver for short hops rather than walking in the heat.
- Take travel insurance that covers medical care and evacuation. Wikivoyage advises medical evacuation cover; ask your hotel to identify the nearest large hospital.
- Drink bottled water, as Wikivoyage notes that tap water is not potable, and carry dry vegetarian snacks for day trips.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.