Sunrise
Bromo
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Destination: Indonesia
How to get Bromo
There are 3 modes of public transportation you can take to go to Bromo from Jakarta:
1. airplane
2. train
3. bus
1. Airplane
Many airlines fly from Jakarta to Surabaya (Garuda, Air Asia, Lion Air, Sriwijaya Air, Citilink). From Juanda Airport Surabaya you can take a taxi to the Bungurasih bus terminal. From there you can take the AC bus called Patas AC to Probolinggo bus terminal, then take the small car public transportation called 'Angkot’ to Ngadisari Village.
2. Train:
You can take the BIMA executive train from Gambir station in Jakarta to Gubeng Station in Surabaya. The train leaves Gambir at 5 pm and arrives in Gubeng at 5:15 am. For a cheaper alternative, you can take the non-AC economy Gaya Baru Train from Kota Station to Gubeng Station Surabaya. It leaves Kota at 11 am, and arrives Gubeng almost 2 am. From Gubeng station in Surabaya, you can then take the Mutiara ‘bisnis’ train that goes to Banyuwangi (Rp70,000), get off in Probolinggo.
3. Bus:
From Pulugadung Terminal, you can take the Jakarta-Bali
and get off at2. Probolinggo bus terminal.
From Surabaya to Mount Bromo if you are taking a private vehicle, there are 4 routes you can take: 1. Surabaya-Malang-Tumpang-Jemplang-Mount Bromo 2. Surabaya-Pasuruan-Purwodadi-Wonokitri (Tosari) 3. Surabaya-Tongas-Sukapura-Ngadisari-Cemoro Lawang 4. Surabaya-Terminal Probolinggo-Sukapura-Ngadisari-Cemoro Lawang From Cemoro Lawang, Tosari or Ngadisari you can rent a jeep (6-seater) that can take you to the Pananjakan viewing point. You can share cost with the other tourists. From Surabaya you may also option to take a package tour. From the parking area to the stairs to the Bromo caldera you can either walk or ride a horse. The entrance fee to the national park is around US $7.
