Bandung, Indonesia - Airport in Bandung

The airport in Bandung is Husein Sastranegara International Airport but many refer it as Bandung Airport. The airport is located at the end of Pajajaran Street, about 5 km (3 miles) from Bandung's city centre and 3 km (2 miles) from the railway station. It's a medium-size airport with Terminal A for domestic flights and Terminal B for international flights.

Most flights are domestic flights with Bali (Denpasar), Surabaya, Medan and Yogyakarta being the main destinations. The only international flights are between Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia (Air Asia and Indonesia Air Asia) and Singapore (Indonesia Air Asia, SilkAir and Tigerair). Some hotels provide free airport transfer but if not available, a taxi is the best option.

Husein Sastranegara International Airport by amrufm

Front of the airport

Entering the airport terminal

Bandung Airport from the tarmac by Goldstajn

View of the tarmac from the airplane

Bandung, Indonesia - Bandung Railway Station

Bandung's railway station is situated in the city centre at Kebon Kawung Street. The railway station is on the main route between the Indonesian capital of Jakarta in the west, and the cities Yogyakarta and Surabaya in the east. Bandung Station is a medium size railway station, and personally find it easier to get my way around compared to Gambir Station in Jakarta.

For public transport, you can find vans called 'angkot' at the northern and southern section of Bandung Station. If you prefer a taxi, you can find plenty waiting at the northern section. Motorcycle taxis called 'ojek' are also available. Several budget hotels and local restaurants are located nearby, and if you prefer staying near the station, you can just walk.

Bandung Railway Station by Midori

Ticketing counter by Midori

The platform by Midori

Arriving passengers

Bandung, Indonesia - Train Journey to Bandung

Being only 180 km (110 miles) apart between Jakarta and Bandung, there are no flights between the two cities. To get between Jakarta and Bandung, options include the long distance buses, 6 to 12-seater vans, taxis and the trains. Buses and vans are the cheapest options and taxis the most expensive, while the train (on the Executive Class) is somewhere in between.

I've taken a train trip on the Executive Class of the 'Argo' train to Bandung, boarding at Jakarta's Gambir Station. The fare was surprisingly cheap at 60,000 rupiah (USD5) if you consider the distance, facilities and level of service. The journey takes you through some of the most scenic landscapes in Java, passing through rice fields, farms, villages and small towns - highly recommended.

Gambir Station in Jakarta

Inside the Executive Class coach

Passing through the countryside on the train to Bandung

Passing through rice fields

Arriving at Bandung Station by Midori