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Voykit pocket guide · Indonesia
Indramayu
Visit Indramayu for a day or one night; beaches and mango farms are close, transport via bus or angkot from Jatibarang station.
Indramayu sits on a peninsula on the Java Sea, famous for mangoes and nearby beaches. With no rail station, most arrive by bus or car; a single day covers the main sights, while an overnight stay lets you enjoy sunset at Karangsong beach.
- Country
- Indonesia
- Best months
- check
- Avoid
- check
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- IDR
- Money
- Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere.
- Daily spend
- Budget IDR 150,000–250,000 excl. bed · Mid IDR 250,000–400,000 excl. bed · High IDR 400,000–600,000 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Telkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check.
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Ambulance 118 · Fire 113
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · European round pins.
- Tipping
- Warung: Nothing.; Restaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed.; Drivers and guides: Rp50,000–100,000 a day.; Spa: Rp20,000–50,000.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali.
- Toilets
- Western in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Local meal (nasi goreng, fish) | IDR 30,000–50,000 |
| Bottle of water | IDR 5,000–8,000 |
| Angkot ride (short trip) | IDR 3,000–5,000 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- KJT · Kertajati International Airport
- about 70 km (43 mi) north of Indramayu, bus or taxi connectionsabout 43 mi (70 km) north of Indramayu, bus or taxi connections
Typical fares
- Jakarta → Indramayu bus
- about IDR 150,000, 4 h (check)
- Motorbike rental per day
- IDR 80,000–120,000
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
No train station; use the main Jatibarang railway station (16 km (9.9 mi) south) with angkots or ojek to town. City buses run from Indramayu bus terminal; rent a motorbike for beach trips.No train station; use the main Jatibarang railway station (9.9 mi (16 km) south) with angkots or ojek to town. City buses run from Indramayu bus terminal; rent a motorbike for beach trips.
See and do
Known for
- Mango orchards
- Karangsong beach
- Tirtamaya beach
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Karangsong beach | Motorbike or angkot east from town, about 10 min | ≈30 min total |
| Tirtamaya beach | Motorbike east along main road, 15 km (9.3 mi)Motorbike east along main road, 9.3 mi (15 km) | ≈45 min total |
| Biawak island | Boat from Karangsong harbour, 40 km (25 mi) offshoreBoat from Karangsong harbour, 25 mi (40 km) offshore | ≈2 h including boat |
Sleep
- Grand Trisula Hotel
- City centre, pool and restaurant
- Hotel Handayani
- Largest hotel in town
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Maafma-fah |
| Thank you | Terima kasihtuh-ree-mah kah-see |
| How much is it? | Berapa harganya?buh-rah-pah har-gah-nyah |
| Where is the beach? | Di mana pantainya?dee mah-nah pahn-tah-nyah |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Light handshake then hand to chest; smile; avoid: Firm grips
- Left hand: Give and receive with the right; avoid: Passing anything with the left
- Temples: Sarong and sash; step around offerings; avoid: Standing higher than priests
- Keeping calm: Patience; indirect requests; avoid: Anger in public
- Pointing: Thumb; avoid: Index finger
Scams and watch-outs
- No railway station in Indramayu; plan extra 30 min transfer from Jatibarang.
- Beach facilities are basic; bring water and sun protection.
Indramayu is generally safe; petty theft can occur in crowded bus terminals—keep belongings close.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Indramayu yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Mango orchards
- Karangsong beach
- Tirtamaya beach
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Indramayu, revision 5103404 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5103404
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/indramayu). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.