Borobudur is one of the most magnificent historical sites in Indonesia. It is the largest Buddhist temple in the world with a total area of 2,500 square meters.
Lots of tourists come to this place to witness the splendor of this historic site firsthand. Now, are you interested to come here? If your answer is yes, you should continue reading this article 😀
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How to Reach Borobudur from Cities in Central Java
For those of you who live in Central Java, such as Semarang, Solo, or Yogyakarta, you must consider visiting 5 Super-priority Destinations endorsed by the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy. Borobudur in Magelang is one of them. So, how to get to Borobudur from various cities in Central Java? Let’s find out!
From Semarang
Perhaps you want to travel to Semarang anytime soon. After spending a few days in this city, you can consider going to Borobudur. It’s easy to reach Borobudur from Semarang. There are several transportation options you can choose from.
First of all, if you are coming from other cities to Semarang, you can board a train to Tawang Station or Poncol Station. Find the train tickets easily using tiket.com. Or, you can fly to Semarang, specifically to Jenderal Ahmad Yani International Airport.
From Semarang, you can take another train ride to Yogyakarta. It’s an economical way to reach Yogya.
If you want to feel more adventurous, you can use a car from Semarang to Borobudur. The land route is a popular choice as well, and the good thing is, you can see nice views along the way.
To get to Borobudur in Magelang, you only need to drive for about 2.5 hours. If you feel like it, you can stop in Jogja for a while to grab some delicious foods. Jogja is very well-known for its mouth-watering delicacies such as gudeg (stewed jackfruit) and Javanese noodles.
From Solo
The route from Solo to Borobudur Temple is quite simple as well. Solo and Jogja is very close in distance. You can find a lot of similarities in terms of culture and traditions in these two cities.
Lots of people come to Solo to explore the city before they head to Borobudur in Magelang. People love to spend a few days in Solo to taste its local cuisines and shop for beautiful batik (Indonesia’s traditional clothes). To reach Solo, you can either ride a car or fly from wherever you are to Adi Soemarmo International Airport.
To go from Solo to Yogyakarta, you can choose to take a train. This is an affordable way to reach the city before you head to Magelang.
Going to Jogja by train from Solo is fun. The trip may be short, but along the way, you can see the scenic views of rice fields, villages, and mountains ?Â
Another transportation option from Solo to Yogyakarta is by car. On the way to Yogyakarta, you can stop by some of the popular tourist attractions in Solo such as the Kasunanan Surakarta Hadiningrat Palace in Solo. Learn a bit about the culture because it’s fun!
The trip from Solo to Borobudur by car only takes about 2.5 hours. Relax, you won’t feel bored because the scenery along the way is picturesque. Psst, you can see the majestic Mount Merbabu (if you’re lucky) 🙂
Transportation Options from Jogja to Borobudur Temple
Whether you choose to take a train, a car, or an airplane, you will somehow reach Yogyakarta. If you’ve arrived in Jogja, this means you’re one step closer to the Borobudur Temple.
Luckily, access to Borobudur Temple from Jogja is very easy. There are some transportation options that you can use to get to Borobudur.Â
Taxi
In this modern world, you can order a taxi easily from anywhere you are in Jogja using your favorite smartphone. You can use the online taxi service as an option to reach the Borobudur Temple.
Borobudur Temple can be reached in about 45 minutes drive from the Jogja city center. The fare price for the taxi is generally around 150,000 IDR for one trip* This transportation option is suitable for those of you who prefer simplicity.
Bus
For a more economical transportation option from Jogja to Borobudur, you can take the bus. Book a bus easily from the hotel where you stay or depart from any terminals in Jogja.Â
So, from those two destinations, there will be another bus ready to take you directly to the Borobudur Temple area. This trip will only take about 2 hours. Practical and comfortable, right?
City to City
If you want an easy, practical, and comfortable alternative, you can order City to City at tiket.com. You can depart from any point in Jogja and you’ll reach your destination easily with the service of a reliable driver.
You just have to sit back, enjoy the trip, or maybe take a short nap. Once you open your eyes, ta-da! You’ve arrived in front of the Borobudur Temple.Â
Welcome to Borobudur Temple
Finally, you have arrived at Borobudur Temple. There are so many things you can do here. Don’t forget to try many interesting activities around Borobudur only at To Do tiket.com when you’re there.
One more thing, always remember to comply with local regulations that apply, and also implement health protocols wherever you are. Enjoy your time strolling around Borobudur Temple, t-mates!
*Price is valid at the time of publishing
