Major city · Indonesia
Cepu
Spend a half‑day to one full day in Cepu: see the Forest Railway (30 km (19 mi) line) and Jipang Palace, then return to Central Java hubs.Spend a half‑day to one full day in Cepu: see the Forest Railway (19 mi (30 km) line) and Jipang Palace, then return to Central Java hubs.
Cepu is a small Central Java town known for its historic steam‑locomotive forest railway, a colonial‑era oil refinery, and the Jipang Palace. Attractions are clustered near the centre, so a single day is enough unless you want a relaxed pace.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IDR
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Nov–Apr (rainy season)
- Airports
- SUB · SRG
- 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
Emergency numbers for Cepu110 ▾
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 Cepu, 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
- SafetyCepu is generally safe for day visitors; watch for traffic on narrow roads and keep valuables secure in public places.
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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 · 113 fire · 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.
- AirportSUB Juanda International Airport (Surabaya) (≈70 km (43 mi) north, about 1 h 30 min by car).SUB Juanda International Airport (Surabaya) (≈43 mi (70 km) north, about 1 h 30 min by car).
- Getting aroundRent a motorbike or car in town; the railway and palace are within 5 km (3.1 mi) of the station.Rent a motorbike or car in town; the railway and palace are within 3.1 mi (5 km) of the station.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeKopi kothok (local coffee)Rp5,000–8,000
- Budget bedHotel Ammi Cepu room, a night, per roomRp900,000
- Mid-range bedHotel Ammi Cepu room, a night, per roomRp1,200,000
- High-end bedHotel Ammi Cepu room, a night, per roomRp1,800,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Rp120,000 · Mid Rp180,000 · High Rp250,000
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
- SUB Juanda International Airport (Surabaya) (≈70 km (43 mi) north, about 1 h 30 min by car) · SRG Achmad Yani Airport (Semarang) (≈120 km (75 mi) west, about 2 h by car)SUB Juanda International Airport (Surabaya) (≈43 mi (70 km) north, about 1 h 30 min by car) · SRG Achmad Yani Airport (Semarang) (≈75 mi (120 km) west, about 2 h by car)
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
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Apr. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (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 May (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Cepu: 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
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
7 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
5 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
6 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
7 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°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
Rent a motorbike or car in town; the railway and palace are within 5 km of the station. Taxis are scarce; arrange rides through the hotel if needed.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Blora
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Local bus or car, about 30 km (19 mi) west, 45 min driveLocal bus or car, about 19 mi (30 km) west, 45 min drive
Visit Blora market and nearby temples.
Ngawi
goDoor to door: ≈1.5 h
Intercity bus southbound, ~60 km (37 mi), 1 h 15 minIntercity bus southbound, ~37 mi (60 km), 1 h 15 min
Explore the riverfront and local crafts.
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.
Hotel Ammi Cepu
From Rp900,000 per night; central, near oil‑gas training centre.
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
- Rp80,000–120,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rp120,000–200,000 excl. bed
- High
- Rp200,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel Ammi Cepu room1 × 1 night × Rp900,000 | Rp900,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × Rp120,000 | Rp120,000 |
| Motorbike rental, 1 day1 × Rp50,000 | Rp50,000 |
| Train ticket Cepu–Surabaya (economy)1 × Rp60,000 | Rp60,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Rp113,000 |
| Trip total≈ Rp1,243,000 per person per day, bed included | Rp1,243,000≈ US$80 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Kopi kothok (local coffee) | Rp5,000–8,000 |
| Lontong Opor Pak Pangat (rice cake with chicken) | Rp15,000–25,000 |
| Motorbike rental (per day) | Rp50,000–120,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Train schedules vary; check the latest timetable before arrival.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 113
- Ambulance
- 118/119
- General emergency
- 112
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire113
- Ambulance118/119
- General emergency112
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Cepu Railway Station → Surabaya (economy): about Rp60,000–120,000, 2 h
- Motorbike rental, 1 day: Rp50,000–120,000
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 Cepu. 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–Oct · avoid Nov–Apr (rainy season) · month by month →
- 2 airports 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
- 1 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a motorbike rental option for flexible local travel.
- Create a pocket guide for train station navigation and coffee stops.
Sources
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