Java has a useful train network which makes for a great way to get from Jakarta to major cities on the island.

Train at Jakarta Gambir Station
The trains are spacious and comfortable and have a meal service.

Jakarta view from train
After flying and overnight buses the train has been a welcome change. The train from Jakarta to Yogyakarta shows off Java at its most scenic, with dormant volcanos as the back drop of rice fields.

Java from the train

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