The Special Region of Yogyakarta is made easily accessible by main roads connecting this region to the immediate East and West. A long this route, is the railway, which crisis crossing the entire length of Java makes Yogyakarta one or its main stopping junctions.
Located to the west of the city is the National airport Adisucipto, which provides regular air services to the capital Jakarta and Denpasar, the main cities of Surabaya in East Java and Bandung in West Java.
Due to inaccessibility and strong tides of the Indian Ocean, Yogyakarta is not connected with a port city and its three rivers, Opak, Progo and Oya area too small making river transportation impossible. Therefore Yogyakarta depends on its land and air accesses to neighboring cities.
Yogyakarta at present served by jet aircraft that operate an acceptable level. The airport in Yogyakarta in which is the facility that handles most foreign visitors is located close to town. Roads in the destination area are frequently somewhat congested but this tends to add to its charm.
Some foreign visitors like to travel overland using rail services, to make the journey more attractive. The Indonesia’s State Railways connects Yogya with Jakarta, Bandung and Surabaya. The Indonesia’s most luxurious train named “Taksaka” runs from Gambir Jakarta to Tugu Yogyakarta. Day trains from Jakarta, Bandung, Surabaya to Yogyakarta are also available with comfortable services. Air conditioning compartments available. For more information please visit the official web of Indonesian State Railways.
Scheduled services of long distance buses, many at night link Yogya with Surabaya, Denpasar, Malang, Bandung dan Jakarta. Advance booking is essential.
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Adi Sucipto International Airport, Yogyakarta
Giwangan Bus Station, Yogyakarta
Tugu Railway Station, Yogyakarta
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