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Cikampek
Stop in Cikampek for a few hours to see the toll‑road junction, shop at Mal Cikampek, and catch a train; no overnight stay needed.
Cikampek is a transport hub on Java's North Coast, best suited for a short layover to see the toll‑road junction, shop, and catch a train to nearby cities.
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- Airports
- CGK · BDO
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Rules in force · 6Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore…
- 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
Emergency numbers for Cikampek110 ▾
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 Cikampek, 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
- SafetyGenerally safe; watch for traffic on busy toll interchanges and keep belongings secure in crowded areas.
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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 · 112 General emergencies · 118/119 ambulance (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.
- AirportCGK Soekarno‑Hatta International Airport (≈65 km (40 mi) west via Jakarta‑Cikampek toll road).CGK Soekarno‑Hatta International Airport (≈40 mi (65 km) west via Jakarta‑Cikampek toll road).
- Getting aroundUse the toll‑road network (Jakarta‑Cikampek, Cipularang, Cipali) for cars; trains from Cikampek station connect east‑west…
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (city centre to toll gate, ~5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (city centre to toll gate, ~3.1 mi (5 km))Rp50,000–70,000
- Budget bedPrimeBiz Hotel Karawang, a night, per personRp450,000
- Mid-range bedKota Bukit Indah Plaza Hotel, a night, per personRp850,000
- High-end bedKota Bukit Indah Plaza Hotel, a night, per personRp1,100,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Rp150,000 · Mid Rp250,000 · High Rp400,000
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
- CGK Soekarno‑Hatta International Airport (≈65 km (40 mi) west via Jakarta‑Cikampek toll road) · BDO Husein Sastranegara Airport (Bandung) (≈72 km (45 mi) south via Cipularang toll road)CGK Soekarno‑Hatta International Airport (≈40 mi (65 km) west via Jakarta‑Cikampek toll road) · BDO Husein Sastranegara Airport (Bandung) (≈45 mi (72 km) south via Cipularang toll road)
Weather and climate
Cikampek: 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.
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Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
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Nov
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Dec
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22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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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
Use the toll‑road network (Jakarta‑Cikampek, Cipularang, Cipali) for cars; trains from Cikampek station connect east‑west; local taxis or ojek for short trips.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Karawang
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Local bus or taxi, about 20 km (12 mi) eastLocal bus or taxi, about 12 mi (20 km) east
Regency capital with more shops and restaurants.
Bandung
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 15 min by car
Cipularang toll road, 72 km (45 mi) southCipularang toll road, 45 mi (72 km) south
Visit for Sundanese culture and hot springs at Ciater.
Cirebon
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h by car
Cipali toll road, 130 km (81 mi) eastCipali toll road, 81 mi (130 km) east
Longer drive; consider only if heading east.
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.
PrimeBiz Hotel Karawang
Modern business hotel next to toll junction; double rooms from Rp450,000/night.
Kota Bukit Indah Plaza Hotel
Four‑star hotel with pool, spa; double rooms from Rp730,000/night.
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
- Rp150,000–250,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rp250,000–400,000 excl. bed
- High
- Rp400,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| PrimeBiz Hotel Karawang1 × 1 night × Rp450,000 | Rp450,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × Rp150,000 | Rp150,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Rp60,000 |
| Trip total≈ Rp660,000 per person per day, bed included | Rp660,000≈ US$45 |
double room
2026 estimate in IDR; flights excluded
Prices of common things
| Meal at Restoran & Lesehan Alam Sari | Rp25,000–50,000 |
| Taxi (city centre to toll gate, ~5 km) | Rp50,000–70,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Traffic can be heavy on toll‑road interchanges during peak hours.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- General emergencies
- 112
- Ambulance
- 118/119
- Fire
- 113
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Emergency
- Police110
- General emergencies112
Embassy
US consulate in Jakarta; other embassies in Jakarta.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Jakarta‑Cikampek toll (westbound): ≈ Rp30,000 for a car (check)
- Cipularang toll to Bandung: ≈ Rp45,000 for a car (check)
Say or show
- Maaf — Excuse me / Sorry (ma‑fah)
- Terima kasih — Thank you (tuh‑ree‑mah kah‑see)
- Berapa harganya? — How much is this? (buh‑rah‑pah har‑gah‑nyah)
- Di mana gerbang tol? — Where is the toll gate? (dee mah‑nah ger‑bahng tol)
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 Cikampek. 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: check · avoid check · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 1 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a short stop at Mal Cikampek for food and shopping.
- Use the railway station for onward travel to Jakarta or Bandung.
- Consider a quick visit to Karawang if time permits.
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