Jakarta Bali-How Many Hours? This is the Best Route by Car

Bali can be said to be a paradise on earth, as it holds exotic natural scenery and is rich in culture. This is the main factor why tourist destinations in Bali are the most visited by domestic and international tourists. Traveling to Bali from Jakarta is indeed faster by plane. However, it will be more exciting if you take the journey from Jakarta to Bali using a private car. So, how many hours does it take to drive from Jakarta to Bali? Let's find out more here.

How Many Hours Does It Take to Drive from Jakarta to Bali?

The journey from Jakarta to Bali can currently be completed in a shorter time of about 20 hours. In the past, before the construction of Trans Java Toll Road, the travel time from Jakarta to Bali could take two to three days or around 50 to 60 hours.

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Best Driving Route from Jakarta to Bali 

If you want to go to Bali from Jakarta by car, you need to know the best travel route. Here is the complete route along with the estimated costs.

• Jakarta Cikampek Toll Road route, estimated toll cost for cars is Rp15,000
• Cikopo-Palimanan Toll Road route, estimated toll cost is Rp107,000
• Palimanan-Kanci Toll Road route, toll cost is Rp12,000.
• Kanci-Pejagan Toll Road route, toll cost is Rp29,000
• Pejagan-Pemalang Toll Road route, toll cost is Rp57,500
• Pemalang-Batang Toll Road route, toll cost is Rp39,000
• Batang-Semarang Toll Road route, toll cost is Rp75,000
• Semarang ABC Toll Road route, toll cost is Rp5,000
• Semarang ABC-Solo Toll Road route, toll cost is Rp65,000
• Solo-Ngawi Toll Road route, toll cost is Rp91,000
• Ngawi-Kertosono Toll Road route, toll cost is Rp88,000
• Kertosono-Mojokerto Toll Road route, toll cost is Rp46,000
• Mojokerto-Surabaya Toll Road route, toll cost is Rp38,000
• Surabaya-Gempol Toll Road route, toll cost is Rp3,000

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In total, the cost of traveling by car from Jakarta to Bali via the toll road is Rp671,000. For fuel costs, it depends on the type of car you use. If you use a family type like an MPV, you need to spend around Rp1,027,780 to 1,541,800. 

This calculation is based on the fuel consumption ratio of family cars, which has a ratio of 1:10-15 km. From this ratio, multiplied by the distance from Jakarta to Bali according to online map services, which is 1,186 km, the fuel needed during the trip is approximately 79.06 liters to 118.6 liters.

After arriving at Gempol, you must continue your journey to Ketapang Port. From this port, your car needs to use a ferry to cross to Gilimanuk Port. The estimated cost for the ferry crossing from Ketapang Port to Gilimanuk Port is Rp182,000.

So, the total cost of the trip from Jakarta to Bali by car is around Rp1,881,280 to Rp2,395,300. A quite cheap price compared to flying. As is known, Daihatsu MPV cars can carry up to seven passengers. Thus, for each passenger, the cost is approximately Rp268,754 to Rp342,185. This way, passengers save 50% compared to flying, as the cheapest flight ticket from Jakarta to Bali costs around Rp700,000.

Before you make this trip, it is advisable to service your car first at the nearest Daihatsu workshop, to ensure a smooth, comfortable, and safe journey.