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Voykit pocket guide · 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.
- Country
- Indonesia
- Best months
- May–October (dry season)
- Avoid
- December–February (rainy season)
- 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 Rp70,000–120,000 excl. bed · Mid Rp120,000–200,000 excl. bed · High Rp200,000+ 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 · Fire and ambulance 118/119 · General 112
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Bus ticket Bandar Lampung → Metro (one way) | 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 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- TKG · Radin Inten II Airport, Bandar Lampung
- Nearest airport, about 120 km (75 mi) north; bus to Metro takes ~4–5 hNearest airport, about 75 mi (120 km) north; bus to Metro takes ~4–5 h
Typical fares
- Bandar Lampung → Metro (bus)
- about Rp130,000, 2 h (check)
- Taxi within Metro (5 km)
- ≈ Rp30,000–45,000
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
City buses and motorbike taxis from the main bus terminal; no rail service.
See and do
Known for
- Metro Fair (early June)
- Taman Metro Indonesia Indah waterpark
- Goa Wara and Goa Macan Putih caves
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Goa Wara cave | Motorbike taxi from city centre, about 15 min | ≈30 min round trip |
| Metro Fair (early June) | Walk from city square, 5 min | ≈10 min |
Sleep
- 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
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 toilet? | Di mana toilet?dee mah-nah toilet |
| Can I pay by card? | Bisa pakai kartu?bee-sah pah-kai kar-too |
| I need a taxi | Saya butuh taksisah-yah boo-tooh tak-see |
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 airport or railway – plan bus travel via the East Tegineneng toll gate.
- Metro Fair dates can shift; verify the exact week in early June.
Metro is generally safe; traffic can be chaotic and night travel outside main roads is less advised.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Metro yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Metro Fair (early June)
- Taman Metro Indonesia Indah waterpark
- Goa Wara and Goa Macan Putih caves
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: Metro (city), revision 5096846 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5096846
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/metro-city). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.