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In this in-depth route guide, you'll find the best ways to travel the 605 kilometre distance from Yogyakarta to Ijen. Whether you prefer the scenic overnight train, a convenient bus+ferry combo, or the fastest flight option — we've got all the details you need.
There are 3 ways to get from Yogyakarta to Ijen. You can choose between the flight to blimbingsari, train to banyuwangi, bus to banyuwangi. The most affordable option is by flight to blimbingsari, starting from $2. The fastest route is by train to banyuwangi (13h ).
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It’s also possible to take a flight from Yogyakarta to Banyuwangi, but note that there are no direct flights on this route. All flights make one or two stopovers, making the flight time at least 13 hours.
Flights to Banyuwangi are available only at the new Yogyakarta International Airport. In Banyuwangi, you’ll arrive at Blimbingsari Airport (BWX), located about 20 km away from Banyuwangi city centre.
Considering the travel time and the airfares, we recommend taking the train, which is a more interesting experience and produces far fewer emissions than a flight.
A direct way to travel from Yogyakarta to Ijen is by train. There are only two train departures daily, at 07:00 and 18:20.
This journey takes 11-13h. Tickets start from $95 for economy seats and 530,000 IDR for executive seats.
In Banyuwangi, the trains arrive at Kota Banyuwangi Station, previously named Karangasem Station. You can already find several accommodations right outside the train station.
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Mt. Bromo and Mt. Ijen are two popular volcanoes in East Java. Both have their own charm - Bromo with its stunning views and Ijen with its blue fire. If you get the chance, we definitely recommend visiting both of these highlights in Java.
With a distance of 140 km between Bromo and Ijen, you can fit climbing both peaks in just 2 days. That's if you're in a hurry and don't get tired easily. If you have more time, you may want to include a visit to the nearby Sewu Waterfalls as well.
Note that to climb Mt. Ijen, you first have to get to Banyuwangi. Located 35 km away, it is the usual base camp for the so-called "mountain of fire" of Mount Ijen.
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There are long-distance bus services from Yogyakarta to Banyuwangi daily. Bus tickets start from $295.
The bus ride takes 13h - 19h 30m, which is a few hours longer than the train. However, keep in mind that the bus may take longer due to traffic and delays at scheduled rest stops.
The buses arrive at Ketapang Bus Station, located 10 km away from Banyuwangi city centre. You can try to ask the driver to drop you off in the city centre. Otherwise, you have to take a taxi back to Banyuwangi.
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Carbon Footprint
This 605 km journey produces approximately 54 g CO2 by bus. Taking public transport is one of the lowest-emission ways to travel this route.
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