Banyuwangi is one of the popular tourist destinations in Indonesia. There are many interesting tourist attractions, such as the Ijen Crater, Mount Raung, Baluran National Park and many others. To go to the island of Bali by land, you have to go to the city of Banyuwangi first. Apart from using the train, you can visit the city of Banyuwangi by bus. There are many buses from Jakarta to Banyuwangi which have complete facilities and affordable prices.
The journey from Jakarta-Banyuwangi is quite long, because you have to walk from the western tip of the island of Java to the eastern tip of the island of Java. Travel time is around 24 hours 18 minutes. But when the Trans-Java toll road is ready, perhaps the journey from Jakarta to the city of Banyuwangi will be faster. This full day trip must of course use a comfortable bus. If you use an Economy bus with standard facilities, your body will probably be sick and tired after arriving in Banyuwangi city.
You can go to Banyuwangi city by using the Kramat Djati Jakarta bus fleet . Kramat Djati Jakarta includes buses that provide complete services and routes. There are AC Economy, VIP and Executive classes. All buses use new engines and are in good condition, so there are no problems during the journey.
The facilities provided are according to the class you choose. For Executive class, it has soft chairs with arm and leg rests, buffet meals, LCD TV, Wi-Fi, AC, toilet, blankets and pillows. For AC Economy class, there are only AC facilities and comfortable seats.
There are several departure points for Kramat Djati from the city of Jakarta. You can board from Grogol Terminal, Kalideres Terminal, Jalan Raya Cathedral, Lebak Bulus Terminal, Tanjung Priok Terminal, Pulogadung Terminal, Rawamangun Terminal and many others. Choose the agent closest to your location. There are several fleets that only depart from certain agents. So when buying tickets, make sure to know the departure location.
Apart from using Kramat Djati Jakarta, you can also use the Pahala Kencana bus fleet . Pahala Kencana is a bus that serves routes throughout Indonesia, including the city of Banyuwangi. There are many fleets that depart every day with different classes and prices. When buying tickets, always ask about the facilities you get and the ticket price, so that you don't get fooled by naughty brokers who give expensive prices but standard facilities.
Pahala Kencana Executive class has comfortable facilities. Adjustable chairs with armrests, blankets, pillows, AC on each chair, toilet, LCD TV, music and many others. All of the fleet is in good condition, so you can rest comfortably on the bus. During the journey, the bus will stop twice for food. So you don't need to be afraid of starving on the way to Banyuwangi.
In Jakarta, there are several departure points for Pahala Kencana buses heading from Jakarta to Banyuwangi, namely in the Matraman area, Rawamangun, Pondok Cabe Terminal, Pulogadung Terminal, Kampung Rambutan Terminal, Grogol Terminal and many others. For Kramat Djati it departs at 13.30 and the last bus is at 14.00, while Pahala Kencana departs at 12.00 and 12.30. If you depart from Jakarta during the day, you will arrive in Banyuwangi city at noon the next day. The cheapest ticket price is IDR 380,000 and the most expensive IDR 410,000. To make it easier to get tickets, you can order bus tickets online at redBus, so you don't have to bother ordering directly from a travel agent.
