There are several ways you can travel from Jakarta’s main airport – Soekarno-Hatta International Airport – to the city including taxi, private transfer bus, or train. Taking a Jakarta Airport taxi is the quickest and most convenient way to travel as it takes just 45 minutes to reach the city in normal traffic and is also very affordable. A private Jakarta Airport transfer offers the same door-to-door service but without the wait times and an English-speaking driver.
Another fast transfer option is to take the train, which is also the cheapest mode of transport. The journey time is just 50 minutes, not including wait times, and you’ll be able to jump off downtown or connect with another train service to your final destination. Finally, the Damri bus is also an affordable choice, however, it is also the slowest. The only real advantage to this 2-hour journey is that it makes lots of additional stops along the way which may be more convenient for passengers not staying directly in the city center.
Welcome Pickups offers meet and greet services and a friendly introduction to Jakarta at the same price as a regular taxi. Click here to see the cost.