Jakarta to Makassar by train
Makassar lies 1,398 km (868 mi) east of Jakarta, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 20 h 6 min at the speeds typical of Indonesia rail, over roughly 1,705 km (1,060 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Jakarta | Makassar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 8.5 million | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) |
| Stations on record | Jakarta Kota railway station, Gambir railway station, Jatinegara railway station | none listed |
Clocks in Makassar are 1 h ahead of Jakarta right now, so a 20 h 6 min journey lands 21 h 6 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book trains from Jakarta to Makassar
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Staying in Makassar
Our booking partner lists 548 places to stay in Makassar. Of the 525 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (286). Across 26 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 5,388 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Makassar from Jakarta?
1,398 km (868 mi) in a straight line, east of Jakarta; by road roughly 1,705 km (1,060 mi).
How long does it take to get from Jakarta to Makassar by train?
About 20 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Jakarta and Makassar?
Makassar is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Makassar against Asia/Jakarta).
Where can I stay in Makassar?
Our booking partner lists 548 places to stay in Makassar, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.