Sukabumi is one of the local destinations in Indonesia that nature tourism lovers must visit. Located in the province of West Java, this city has access to mountain areas, lakes and waterfalls which offer charming natural beauty typical of Indonesia, such as the famous Situ Gunung area. Since the Dutch colonial era, the city of Sukabumi has also been one of the areas with the fastest development in the province of West Java. Its strategic location and history of tea plantations are the driving factors for Sukabumi to become an economic center that attracts immigrants from abroad. With climatic conditions that are relatively cooler than the surrounding areas, Sukabumi is also able to make tourists and newcomers feel at home who want to stop by and admire the natural beauty of the surroundings.
Travel Bandung Sukabumi via Cianjur is 97.9 km. Normally, this distance can be covered in 3-4 hours. However, at certain times in the morning or evening, the journey can take around 30 minutes longer due to the traffic flow to the many factories in the travel area. During holidays or high season , the travel time can also reach 5 hours because this route is widely used by tourists as an alternative route to the Puncak tourist area, Bogor.
List of Bandung Sukabumi Travel Operators
The Autobus Company (PO) that serves the Bandung Sukabumi bus route is:
The average price for tickets for the Bandung Sukabumi travel route is between IDR 70,000-95,000. These prices can increase by 50-100% during peak holiday seasons. The best bus company (PO) that provides this route is MGI , with a Bandung Sukabumi bus schedule from 05.00 am for the first departure to 20.00 pm for the last departure. MGI buses are available almost every 30 minutes in the morning and afternoon, and once an hour at other times.
- Siliwangi Trans
- F-Trans
Departure Point and Drop Off Point
The main departure point for Bandung Sukabumi buses is Leuwi Panjang Terminal in Bandung, while the drop-off point for passengers in Sukabumi is KH Ahmad Sanusi Terminal. The ideal time to travel is in the morning or evening, but you can also travel at night using the Siliwangi Trans service at 20.00 or at the latest, F-Trans at 22.15.
You can reach Leuwi Panjang Terminal easily by using city transportation (angkot) or online motorbike taxi services.
POs that serve the Bandung Sukabumi bus schedule route will usually not stop at any rest area , so make sure you have gone to the restroom and prepared snacks, soft drinks or other necessities before traveling.
Things to do in Sukabumi
Sukabumi offers many interesting tourist attractions if you like nature or adventure tourism. To reach some of these places, you do have to take another vehicle because they are quite far from the city center, but it is guaranteed that you will not regret it when you visit the following places:
- Situ Gunung: This area offers various natural and artificial tourist attractions such as lakes, mountains and the longest suspension bridge in all of Southeast Asia. Suitable for camping, natural recreation and outbound tourism, this place is one of the most popular tourist destinations on the island of Java.
- Karang Aji Beach Villa: One of the most attractive accommodation options in Pelabuhan Ratu, Karang Aji villa provides friendly service and modern facilities. Pelabuhan Ratu itself presents a distinctive panorama which is a beautiful combination of beaches, coral and sunset views.
- Bacan Lake: One of the most beautiful lakes in the West Java region with its distinctive green water color. This tourist attraction is still relatively new because the water comes from rain alone, which also makes it unique.
- Curug Luhur Cigangsa: A waterfall that offers two charming views from the top and from the bottom of the waterfall. Apart from the waterfall itself, Sukabumi's typical natural green trees and natural rock walls are also the attractions of this area.
- Ciptagelar Village: One of the traditional villages that is very open to visitors and tourists. Here, you can experience natural and cultural tourism amidst a community that still upholds local customs with very distinctive house architecture and other cultural heritage.
- Cicaladi Beach: Also known as Karang Bolong Beach, this beach is 30 km from Ujung Kulon. Even though tourists are prohibited from swimming because of the height of the waves, you can still enjoy the view of the sunset and the beauty of the wide grassy hills with perforated coral and high cliffs around.
