Major city · Indonesia
Metro
Do a day visit to Metro if you are in Lampung; otherwise skip – 4–5 h travel each way by bus.
Metro is a small Sumatran city with a weekly fair, a waterpark and nearby limestone caves. It lacks an airport or railway, so reach it by bus via the Trans Sumatra Toll Road. One full day covers the main attractions.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IDR
- Best months
- May–October (dry season)
- avoid December–February (rainy season)
- Airport
- TKG
- Nights
- 1
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- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Indonesia ↗Buy the visa on arrival or e-visa only on the official Immigration portal; lookalike sites charge extra.
- Indonesia ↗Complete the All Indonesia digital arrival and customs form before landing; it is free.
- Indonesia ↗Foreign visitors to Bali pay a one-off tourist levy; keep the payment proof on your phone.
- Indonesia ↗Riding a motorbike needs a valid licence that covers motorbikes (an international permit alongside your own) and a helmet; check your insurance covers it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Metro110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Metro, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere.Indonesia-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckTelkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check.Indonesia-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali.Indonesia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed.Indonesia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Indonesia-wide
- SafetyMetro is generally safe; traffic can be chaotic and night travel outside main roads is less advised.
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- RestroomsWestern in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.Indonesia-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 118/119 fire and ambulance · 112 General (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysBali shuts completely for Nyepi; government offices close Friday midday for prayer; Lebaran slows the country for two weeks.Indonesia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTKG Radin Inten II Airport, Bandar Lampung (Nearest airport, about 120 km (75 mi) north; bus to Metro takes ~4–5 h).TKG Radin Inten II Airport, Bandar Lampung (Nearest airport, about 75 mi (120 km) north; bus to Metro takes ~4–5 h).
- Getting aroundCity buses and motorbike taxis from the main bus terminal; no rail service.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Museum or sight ticketWaterpark entry (TMII)Rp20,000–25,000
- Budget bedBudget hotel room (double), a night, per roomRp150,000
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel room (double), a night, per roomRp250,000
- High-end bedBudget hotel room (double), a night, per roomRp400,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Rp70,000 · Mid Rp120,000 · High Rp200,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TKG Radin Inten II Airport, Bandar Lampung (Nearest airport, about 120 km (75 mi) north; bus to Metro takes ~4–5 h)TKG Radin Inten II Airport, Bandar Lampung (Nearest airport, about 75 mi (120 km) north; bus to Metro takes ~4–5 h)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest May (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jun (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Metro: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10 rd
Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
8 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
6 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
5 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
5 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
6 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
8 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
City buses and motorbike taxis from the main bus terminal; no rail service.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Goa Wara cave
goDoor to door: ≈30 min round trip
Motorbike taxi from city centre, about 15 min
Check opening hours locally.
Metro Fair (early June)
goDoor to door: ≈10 min
Walk from city square, 5 min
Week-long exhibition; verify exact dates.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Local hotels near Mulyojati 16C Bus Terminal
Basic rooms, 2–3 km (1.2–1.9 mi) from attractions; price checkBasic rooms, 1.2–1.9 mi (2–3 km) from attractions; price check
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Rp70,000–120,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rp120,000–200,000 excl. bed
- High
- Rp200,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel room (double)1 × 1 night × Rp150,000 | Rp150,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × Rp70,000 | Rp70,000 |
| Inter‑city bus from Bandar Lampung to Metro (round‑trip)1 × Rp120,000 · check | Rp120,000 |
| Entry fee Taman Metro Indonesia Indah1 × Rp20,000 · check | Rp20,000 |
| eSIM data (1 week)1 × Rp120,000 · check | Rp120,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Rp48,000 |
| Trip total≈ Rp528,000 per person per day, bed included | Rp528,000≈ US$35 |
2026 estimate in IDR; flights and long‑distance bus passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Bus ticket Bandar Lampung → Metro (one way)check | Rp120,000–150,000 |
| Banana chips (Keripik pisang) | Rp5,000–10,000 |
| Kemplang crackers | Rp8,000–12,000 |
| Grilled fish (Seruit) | Rp15,000–25,000 |
| Waterpark entry (TMII) | Rp20,000–25,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No airport or railway – plan bus travel via the East Tegineneng toll gate.
- Metro Fair dates can shift; verify the exact week in early June.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 118/119
- General
- 112
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Ke alamat ini, tolongTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance118/119
- General112
Embassy
US consulate in Jakarta; Indonesian embassy in Washington, D.C.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bandar Lampung → Metro (bus): about Rp130,000, 2 h (check)
- Taxi within Metro (5 km): ≈ Rp30,000–45,000
Say or show
- Maaf — Excuse me / Sorry (ma-fah)
- Terima kasih — Thank you (tuh-ree-mah kah-see)
- Berapa harganya? — How much is it? (buh-rah-pah har-gah-nyah)
- Di mana toilet? — Where is the toilet? (dee mah-nah toilet)
- Bisa pakai kartu? — Can I pay by card? (bee-sah pah-kai kar-too)
- Saya butuh taksi — I need a taxi (sah-yah boo-tooh tak-see)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Metro. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–October (dry season) · avoid December–February (rainy season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Bus‑to‑hotel contract for Mulyojati 16C terminal.
- Walking clusters: bus terminal‑city square‑waterpark‑caves.
Sources
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