Monday, April 18, 2011

Around Jogja by Taxi

If you want a comfortable and fast ride around the city, you may choose this one. Taxi can be easily found around the city: from the airport, train station, bus station to the center of the city. Be sure the taxi is metered. If you find a driver that is trustworthy and that you feel comfortable with, you can ask his number and call him next time you want to travel. You can also contact the number written on the rear window of the taxi. They usually use memorable numbers such as 373737 (Jas Taxi) or 545-545 (ASA Taxi).




Photo: http://archive.kaskus.us/thread/2814337/0/breaking-news-ford-focus-18-sedan-as-taxicab-in-jogja

Andong: Jogja Horse Cart

This traditional means of transportation is pulled by horse. It carries the passenger on the seat behind and beside the driver.  It can accommodate up to five passengers. It is easy to find around Malioboro area. The driver usually offers the passengers short journey to Dagadu T-shirt center, bakpia stores, Keraton or Ngasem. Don't forget to haggle and get the best price. The cost for one trip is around twenty thousand rupiahs.




Photo: http://blinkyogya.blogspot.com/2010/05/lets-get-around-yogya.html

Becak: Jogja Cycle Rickshaw

For short journey inside the city, you can choose this traditional means of transportation. No machine, no AC, no window. Jogja people call it "becak". It is pulled by a person on foot. It carries the passenger in the front seat. It is easy to find along the main street of Jogja such as Malioboro street.

Be sure to haggle to get the best price. You can also ask the driver to wait while you are shopping and take you back home/hotel. The rate for a short journey within the city, particularly to/from Malioboro area, should not exceed Rp 20.000,-





Photo from: http://indodaddy.com/?p=832

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Jogja Train Schedule


    If you want to go to other cities, or vice versa, you can take the train from/to Tugu Railway Station. Here is the schedule. You can contact the station administrator to get the updated one.
    TrainsFromDestinationTime
    KA Argo LawuSoloJakarta08.49
    KA Argo LawuJakartaSolo03.10
    KA Argo DwipanggaSoloJakarta20.49
    KA Argo DwipanggaJakartaSolo15.10
    KA Taksaka PagiYogyakartaJakarta10.00
    KA Prameks XXVIIIKutoarjoYogyakarta18.40
    KA Taksaka PagiJakartaYogyakarta16.21
    KA Prameks XXVIKutoarjoYogyakarta09.59
    KA Prameks XXVIIKutoarjoYogyakarta15.55
    KA Prameks ISoloYogyakarta06.45
    KA Taksaka MalamYogyakartaJakarta20.00
    KA Prameks XXIIYogyakartaKutoarjo06.50
    KA Prameks XXIIIYogyakartaKutoarjo13.47
    KA Prameks XXIVYogyakartaKutoarjo15.50
    KA Prameks XXVKutoarjoYogyakarta06.49
    KA Taksaka MalamJakartaYogyakarta04.42
    KA Prameks XXIYogyakartaKutoarjo04.45
    KA Prameks IIYogyakartaSolo05.45
    KA Fajar Utama YogyaYogyakartaJakarta08.00
    KA Senja Utama YogyaYogyakartaJakarta18.15
    KA Senja Utama SoloSoloJakarta18.53
    KA Jayabaya SelatanSurabayaJakarta20.24
    KA BimaSurabayaJakarta22.04
    KA GajayanaMalangJakarta22.24
    KA Argo WilisSurabayaBandung13.31
    KA Lodaya MalamSoloBandung21.23
    KA Mutiara SelatanSurabayaBandung21.35
    KA TuranggaSurabayaBandung22.59
    KA Sancaka PagiYogyakartaSurabaya07.30
    KA Argo WilisBandungSurabaya13.55
    KA Sancaka SoreYogyakartaSurabaya16.00
    KA Jayabaya SelatanJakartaSurabaya23.16
    KA GajayanaJakartaMalang01.14
    KA Mutiara SelatanBandungSurabaya00.46
    KA BimaJakartaSurabaya00.59
    KA TuranggaBandungSurabaya02.05
    KA Senja Utama SoloJakartaSolo04.12
    KA Senja Utama SoloYogyakartaSolo04.17
    KA LodayaBandungSolo15.19
    KA LodayaYogyakartaSolo15.24
    KA Prameks IIISoloYogyakarta07.55
    KA Prameks IVYogyakartaSolo06.55
    KA Prameks VSoloYogyakarta09.45
    KA Prameks VIYogyakartaSolo08.30
    KA Prameks VIISoloYogyakarta11.00
    KA Senja Utama YogyaJakartaYogyakarta04.46
    KA Sancaka PagiSurabayaYogyakarta13.05
    KA Fajar Utama YogyaJakartaYogyakarta14.00
    KA Sancaka SoreSurabayaYogyakarta21.11
    KA Prameks VIIIYogyakartaSolo10.05
    KA Prameks IXSoloYogyakarta13.03
    KA Prameks XYogyakartaSolo11.15
    KA Prameks XISoloYogyakarta13.45
    KA Prameks XIIYogyakartaSolo13.15
    KA LogawaJemberPurwokerto15.21
    KA ProgoYogyakartaJakarta17.00
    KA BengawanSoloJakarta18.22
    KA Gaya Baru MalamSurabayaJakarta20.06
    KA PasundanSurabayaBandung12.15
    KA KahuripanKediriBandung22.08
    KA KahuripanBandungKediri03.35
    KA Sri TanjungYogyakartaBanyuwangi08.00
    KA LogawaPurwokertoJember09.22
    KA PasundanBandungSurabaya14.24
    KA Gaya Baru MalamJakartaSurabaya21.44
    KA ProgoJakartaYogyakarta06.20
    KA BengawanJakartaSolo05.30
    KA Sri TanjungBanyuwangiYogyakarta19.57
    KA Prameks XIIISoloYogyakarta15.45
    KA Prameks XIVYogyakartaSolo14.30
    KA Lodaya PagiSoloBandung09.23
    KA Prameks XVSoloYogyakarta17.15
    KA Prameks XVIYogyakartaSolo16.05
    KA Prameks XVIISoloYogyakarta18.41
    KA Prameks XVIIIYogyakartaSolo17.30
    KA Prameks XIXSoloYogyakarta19.45
    KA Prameks XXYogyakartaSolo18.45
    KA Joglosemar 5SemarangYogyakarta08.11
    KA Joglosemar 6SemarangYogyakarta12.24
    KA Joglosemar 7SemarangYogyakarta16.10
    KA Joglosemar 8SemarangYogyakarta20.19
    KA Joglosemar 1YogyakartaSemarang05.00
    KA Joglosemar 2YogyakartaSemarang08.50
    KA Joglosemar 3YogyakartaSemarang13.00
    KA Joglosemar 4YogyakartaSemarang16.40