Purwokerto is a large city in the west of Central Java, on the southern line, and fourteen trains run there from Gambir, taking between 4 hours 8 minutes and 4 hours 58 minutes. They leave from 06:20 to 22:50.
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Timetables
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| Train | Jakarta | Purwokerto |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Argo Semeru | 06:20 | 10:36 |
| 50F/51F Purwojaya | 07:00 | 11:26 |
| 46 Taksaka | 07:45 | 11:55 |
| 16 Argo Dwipangga | 08:50 | 12:58 |
| 62 Manahan | 10:30 | 15:09 |
| 58F/59F Purwojaya | 13:25 | 17:51 |
| 44 Taksaka | 14:00 | 18:10 |
| 8 Bima | 17:00 | 21:16 |
| 36 Gajayana | 18:50 | 23:11 |
| 124 Cakrabuana | 19:10 | 00:08+1 |
| 14 Argo Lawu | 20:45 | 00:54+1 |
| 54/55 Purwojaya | 20:55 | 01:09+1 |
| 48 Taksaka | 21:20 | 01:30+1 |
| 64 Manahan | 22:50 | 03:24+1 |
Average journey time: 4 hours 21 minutes
How to buy tickets
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Tickets go on sale 45 days in advance. For full details on booking windows, see the when to book Indonesia train tickets guide.
Jakarta to Purwokerto train tickets
About the route
Most are the long-distance trains on the southern route to Yogyakarta and beyond, including the Argo Semeru at 06:20, the Taksaka at 07:45, the Argo Dwipangga at 08:50 and the Bima at 17:00. Most of these trains go on to Kutoarjo and Yogyakarta.
Purwokerto is the starting point for trips to Baturraden, a hill resort on the slopes of Mount Slamet, with hot springs and a waterfall, about half an hour from the city by road.
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