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BANDUNG
BANDUNG Bandung is one of the largest metropolitan cities in West Java and serves as the province's capital. In terms of population, it is the third-largest city in Indonesia, following Jakarta and Surabaya. The city is situated near a mountainous region, resulting in a relatively cool climate. Bandung is also known as the "City of Flowers" (*Kota Kembang*) due to the abundance of flowers found throughout the city. Furthermore, it is well-known as a shopping destination.
About this destination
HOW TO GET THERE
By Air
All flights to Bandung arrive at Husein Sastranegara International Airport (BDO). The airport is located at the end of Jalan Pajajaran, approximately 4 km from the city center. Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta is about a 3-hour drive away (though this can take longer depending on traffic). Several shuttle services offer direct transport between Bandung and Soekarno-Hatta Airport.
The following airlines serve Bandung:
AirAsia – operates three daily flights from Kuala Lumpur, two from Singapore, and one from Pekanbaru.
Garuda Indonesia – operates daily flights from Surabaya, Denpasar, and Batam.
Lion Air – operates twice-daily flights from Denpasar and Surabaya, with daily service from Banjarmasin, Batam, and Medan.
SilkAir – operates five flights per week from Yogyakarta and Semarang.
Wings Air – operates daily flights from Yogyakarta and Semarang.
By Bus and Shuttle
The city’s main bus terminals are Leuwipanjang and Cicaheum. Leuwipanjang Terminal serves buses arriving from Bogor, Jakarta, Merak, Pandeglang, Tangerang, Depok, Bekasi, Cikarang, Cibinong, and Sukabumi. Cicaheum Terminal serves buses from Cirebon, Garut, Tasikmalaya, Banjar, Pangandaran, and Indramayu, as well as from various regions in Central Java, the Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY), and East Java.
Shuttle services are a common mode of transport for traveling to Bandung from Jakarta and surrounding cities. Options for shuttle services from Jakarta to Bandung include Cititrans, Xtrans, Primajasa, Baraya, Daytrans, Lintas, and others. Trains
The city has two main railway stations:
Bandung Station: Serves routes from Jakarta, Semarang, Surabaya, and Yogyakarta, offering business and executive class services.
Kiaracondong Station: Serves the same routes (excluding Jakarta) and offers economy class services.
The city is also accessible by train from several other major cities on the island of Java. You can view the available train services to Bandung HERE.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
The period from July to September offers the best weather in the city. During the rainy season, the city experiences rainfall almost every day.
LOCAL LANGUAGE
The local language spoken by the residents is Sundanese. However, there is no need to worry; as a metropolitan city, Bandung is home to many people from various regions who primarily use Indonesian.
By Air
All flights to Bandung arrive at Husein Sastranegara International Airport (BDO). The airport is located at the end of Jalan Pajajaran, approximately 4 km from the city center. Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta is about a 3-hour drive away (though this can take longer depending on traffic). Several shuttle services offer direct transport between Bandung and Soekarno-Hatta Airport.
The following airlines serve Bandung:
AirAsia – operates three daily flights from Kuala Lumpur, two from Singapore, and one from Pekanbaru.
Garuda Indonesia – operates daily flights from Surabaya, Denpasar, and Batam.
Lion Air – operates twice-daily flights from Denpasar and Surabaya, with daily service from Banjarmasin, Batam, and Medan.
SilkAir – operates five flights per week from Yogyakarta and Semarang.
Wings Air – operates daily flights from Yogyakarta and Semarang.
By Bus and Shuttle
The city’s main bus terminals are Leuwipanjang and Cicaheum. Leuwipanjang Terminal serves buses arriving from Bogor, Jakarta, Merak, Pandeglang, Tangerang, Depok, Bekasi, Cikarang, Cibinong, and Sukabumi. Cicaheum Terminal serves buses from Cirebon, Garut, Tasikmalaya, Banjar, Pangandaran, and Indramayu, as well as from various regions in Central Java, the Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY), and East Java.
Shuttle services are a common mode of transport for traveling to Bandung from Jakarta and surrounding cities. Options for shuttle services from Jakarta to Bandung include Cititrans, Xtrans, Primajasa, Baraya, Daytrans, Lintas, and others. Trains
The city has two main railway stations:
Bandung Station: Serves routes from Jakarta, Semarang, Surabaya, and Yogyakarta, offering business and executive class services.
Kiaracondong Station: Serves the same routes (excluding Jakarta) and offers economy class services.
The city is also accessible by train from several other major cities on the island of Java. You can view the available train services to Bandung HERE.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
The period from July to September offers the best weather in the city. During the rainy season, the city experiences rainfall almost every day.
LOCAL LANGUAGE
The local language spoken by the residents is Sundanese. However, there is no need to worry; as a metropolitan city, Bandung is home to many people from various regions who primarily use Indonesian.