Train From Yogyakarta To Mount Bromo

Mount Bromo still becomes an amazing place that you must visit during your holiday in Java Island, Indonesia. Most of the travelers or backpackers start their journey from Yogyakarta area. Yogyakarta is located in Central of Java; It’s about 11 hours away to Bromo. And most of them still do not know how to travel from Yogyakarta to Bromo. Here is we try to give a good article about How to reach Mount Bromo from Yogyakarta by Train.

Firstly, you should know about the train schedule that will leave Yogyakarta and be heading to Surabaya. Most of the travelers take the train from Yogyakarta to Surabaya then they go to Mount Bromo Sunrise Tour Mount Bromo area for about 3 hours’ drive with their booked private car from the local agency who serves Mount Bromo Tour. It’s more convenient because most of the trains are in good condition and it’s business and executive class so you can sleep on the train. The train from Yogyakarta to Surabaya takes about 5 hours.

But if you want to get the cheaper price, you can get the economic class train from Yogyakarta to Banyuwangi and you can stop in Probolinggo train station which is the closest town to Mount Bromo area. From Probolinggo train station, you can book a private car that will bring you to your hotel in Mount Bromo area for about 1, 5 hours.

Here are the schedules of the train and the name of the train:

TRAIN STATION	ARRIVAL	DEPARTING
YOGYAKARTA	–	06.45
KLATEN	07.09	07.11
SOLO BALAPAN	07.36	07.41
MADIUN	08.57	09.11
NGANJUK	09.50	09.57
JOMBANG	10.31	10.35
MOJOKERTO	10.57	11.01
SURABAYA GUBENG	11.37	–

THIS SCHEDULE IS VERY GOOD FOR THE TRAVELLERS WHO DON’T WANT TO STAY IN MOUNT BROMO AREA. THEY CAN JUST GO STRAIGHT TO MOUNT BROMO AREA WITHOUT ACCOMMODATION. WE CALL IT MOUNT BROMO MIDNIGHT TOUR FROM SURABAYA

TRAIN STATION	ARRIVAL	DEPARTING
YOGYAKARTA	–	16.40
SOLO BALAPAN	17.17	17.35
MADIUN	19.09	19.33
NGANJUK	20.14	20.16
JOMBANG	20.50	20.53
MOJOKERTO	21.15	21.19
SURABAYA GUBENG	21.55	–

1. How far is Mt Bromo from Yogyakarta?

1. Take train from Yogyakarta to Surabaya (5 hours).
2. Take train from Surabaya to Probolinggo (2 hours).
3. Take becak from Probolinggo train station to bus station (30 min).
4. Take motorbike up to Cemoro Lawang (1 hour)

2. How do you get to Mount Bromo?

To reach Mount Bromo, you can fly to Juanda international airport in Surabaya. There are direct flights to Surabaya from Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Hongkong, Jakarta and Bali. From there, continue your journey to Mt Bromo by booking with a travel agent, or driving the Surabaya-Pasuruan-Wonokitri-Mt Bromo route.

3. How long does it take to climb Bromo?

Hike up Mount Penanjakan in time to catch the sunrise over Mount Bromo. It takes about 1-2 hours hike to the first vantage point. Sun rises at 5.30am, therefore usually you have to plan when to start hiking depending on your fitness level.

Is Mount Bromo an active volcano?

Mount Bromo (Indonesian: Gunung Bromo), is an active volcano and part of the Tengger massif, in East Java, Indonesia. At 2,329 metres (7,641 ft) it is not the highest peak of the massif, but is the most well known. The massif area is one of the most visited tourist attractions in East Java, Indonesia.

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