To reach Purwakarta from Penajam, fly to Jakarta and take a train from Pasar Senen Station. The train journey to Purwakarta takes approximately 2.5 hours. Purwakarta is a key industrial and cultural hub in West Java. This route is efficient and avoids the heavy road traffic of the Puncak area.
Total Distance: Air distance 1,180 km; Train distance 110 km from Jakarta.
Local trains are affordable and offer a scenic view of the countryside.
May to September for pleasant weather.