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Sukabumi is a region in Western Java, Indonesia consisted of City of Sukabumi and Sukabumi Regency. It has a plethora of tourist locations, from mountainous national parks to waterfalls, beaches, viewing hills and a UNESCO Geopark]. The city of Sukabumi is located in the southwest of the province of West Java, about 100 km south of national capital Jakarta and 75 km west of provincial capital Bandung, as the crow flies. The independent city (kota) of Sukabumi is surrounded by the regency (kabupaten) of Sukabumi. The capital of the regency is Pelabuhan Ratu on the southwestern coast.

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What to Experience in Sukabumi

Nearby beaches along the Indian Ocean coast: Pelabuhan Ratu, Cimaja, and Sawarna.

green trees beside waterfall during daytime

Or into the mountains to Mount Gede Pangrango National Park.

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Cuisine

Taste of Sukabumi...

Sukabumi culinary culture is not that different from other cities in West Java. It is mostly of a Sundanese style, but there are several typical traditional dishes in Sukabumi which are very famous, such as Mochi, Bangket, Pavinder cake, Martabak Bandung and nutmeg candy. Sukabumi Chinese food such as Mie goreng is also worth a taste. You can't find alcoholic drink easily in this area, and you are not allowed to drink in public, otherwise you'll get arrested by Police. You can get drink in some modern hotels, bars, and cafes in the city. If you need to stop overnight in Sukabumi town, there are some cheap places available not far from the bus terminal, just ask the people around, or ojek drivers near the bus station who will be happy to transport you there for Rp5,000-10,000. Expect to pay around Rp50,000 for room with a basic fan (air conditioning is not needed anyway, as nights in Sukabumi may be quite cold).

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Essential Information

Getting There

Multiple Options

The nearest airports to Sukabumi City are in Jakarta (Soekarno-Hatta International Airport) and Bandung (Husein Sastranegara Airport). From both these cities, travelling to Sukabumi usually takes more than 3 hours. Sukabumi is along National Road 3, also known as the Southern Java Route, between Pelabuhan Ratu to the west and Cianjur to the east. To get to Sukabumi from Jakarta, you can take the Jagorawi-Bocimi toll road to Parungkuda and then trunk the road further south to the district of Cibadak, where this road connects to the aforementioned National Road 3. Driving from Jakarta to Sukabumi takes 2 hr 30 min if traffic conditions are good, but often much longer because of major traffic congestion, especially in the Greater Jakarta area and Cibadak district. From Bandung, the drive (via Cianjur) takes at least 3 hours, but usually takes about 4 to 5 hours during working hours. -6.950681106.9254331 Sukabumi bus terminal serves a range of buses from various destinations....

Travel Tips

Getting Around & Staying

Getting Around

Mostly points of interest are either natural or urban, but several locations can only be accessed easily by car. The rest may be accessed by motorcycle or on foot. A common way to get around in Sukabumi is by angkot (public minivan). Angkots follow a trayek or fixed route (there are various routes throughout the city and surrounding areas), but there is no fixed schedule and there are no fixed stops. To get on, simply raise your hand. To get off, simply shout "Kiri!" to the driver, so he will pull over on the left (Indonesian: kiri) side of the road. The price of an angkot ride within the city usually costs Rp4,000-7,000 to (Jan 2026). It is best to ask a local which angkot route to take, and how to recognise the location you want to get off. Other options to get around include ojek (motorcycle taxi) and delman (horse carriage) mostly located around Merdeka Square. -6.919754106.9267231 Merdeka Square (Lapang Merdeka), Perintis Kemerdekaan road.

Where to Stay

If you need to stop overnight in Sukabumi town, there are some cheap places available not far from the bus terminal, just ask the people around, or ojek drivers near the bus station who will be happy to transport you there for Rp5,000-10,000. Expect to pay around Rp50,000 for room with a basic fan (air conditioning is not needed anyway, as nights in Sukabumi may be quite cold).

Money & Budget

Sukabumi culinary culture is not that different from other cities in West Java. It is mostly of a Sundanese style, but there are several typical traditional dishes in Sukabumi which are very famous, such as Mochi, Bangket, Pavinder cake, Martabak Bandung and nutmeg candy. Sukabumi Chinese food such as Mie goreng is also worth a taste. You can't find alcoholic drink easily in this area, and you are not allowed to drink in public, otherwise you'll get arrested by Police. You can get drink in some modern hotels, bars, and cafes in the city. If you need to stop overnight in Sukabumi town, there are some cheap places available not far from the bus terminal, just ask the people around, or ojek drivers near the bus station who will be happy to transport you there for Rp5,000-10,000.

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