The Merak–Bakauheni ferry trip is one of the ferry crossing routes in Indonesia. This ferry line crosses the Sunda Strait, connecting Java and Sumatra. The trip starts from Merak Port in Banten, Java, and ends at Bakauheni Port in Lampung, Sumatra. Or vice versa.
Every day, thousands to hundreds of thousands of vehicles and persons board ships from both ports. On high seasons like Eid al-Fitr, school midyear holidays, and Christmas, the number of passengers increases.
Before going on a trip, one of the preparations is to estimate the cost of the trip, including daily needs, hotel fees, tolls, and ticket prices like ferry tickets.
Below, the cost of the Merak ferry ticket to Bakauheni is listed, in case you want to travel from Java to Sumatra or vice versa.
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Regular vs Express class
Regular and Express classes are two different classes. The most noticeable difference between the two is the ticket price. Obviously, express class is more expensive because it offers more convenience, features, and speed.
This page (which is not yet translated from Indonesian) contains differences between both: Perbedaan kapal kelas reguler dan ekspress pada penyeberangan Ferry ASDP.
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Ordering a ticket
Tickets of Merak–Bakauheni ferry trip can be purchased via the Ferizy app or Ferizy webpage. Ferizy for Android | Ferizy for iOS | Ferizy webpage
Full list of ticket prices
Ferry ticket prices on the Merak–Bakauheni line for all pedestrian and vehicle categories. All prices are in Indonesian Rupiah (IDR), as of 20 April 2023.
Non-vehicles (pedestrians)
Pedestrians ticket prices. All prices are in IDR (Indonesian Rupiah).
| Passenger Categories | Regular class (IDR) | Express class (IDR) |
|---|---|---|
| Babies and toddlers (2 years old or younger) | 1,750 | 4,000 |
| Childrens and adults (>2 years old) | 21,600 | 77,000 |
Vehicles
Vehicle ticket prices. Includes all passengers. No need to pay for individual (pedestrian) ticket.
Vehicle category
There are 12 vehicle categories. Categories are written using Roman numerals (I, II, III). The categories are from Category I to Category IX, including Category IV, V, and VI which all of them are divided into A and B (e.g. Category IVA for private cars).
| Category | Vehicle type | Regular class (IDR) | Express class (IDR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Category I | Bicycles | 25,100 | 78,000 |
| Category II | Regular motorcycles (<500cc), unmotorized carts | 58,550 | 108,000 |
| Category III | Motorcycles with a bigger engine capacity (>500cc), three wheelers | 126,350 | 168,000 |
| Category IVA | Passenger cars (usually 2-7 seats) with a length of 5 meters or less (sedan, minibus, MPV, LCGC, kei car, etc.) | 457,700 | 644,000 |
| Category IVB | Small trucks with a length of 5 meters or less (pickups, double cabins, etc.) | 425,250 | 457,000 |
| Category VA | Large passenger vehicles (buses) with a length of 5 meters to 7 meters. | 916,250 | 1,138,000 |
| Category VB | Regular trucks with a length of 5 meters to 7 meters | 792,750 | 828,000 |
| Category VIA | Large passenger vehicles (buses) with a length of 7 meters to 10 meters. | 1,516,500 | 1,897,000 |
| Category VIB | Larger trucks with a length of 7 meters to 10 meters without trailer. | 1,220,000 | 1,264,000 |
| Category VII | Larger trucks (may include trailer) or heavy equipments with a length of 10 meters to 12 meters. | 1,761,500 | 1,792,000 |
| Category VIII | Larger trucks (may include trailer) or heavy equipments with a length of 12 meters to 16 meters. | 2,320,500 | 2,367,000 |
| Category IX | Larger trucks (may include trailer) or heavy equipments with a length of more than 16 meters. | 3,546,500 | 3,606,000 |
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Those are all the ticket prices of Merak–Bakauheni ferry trip. Hope this article will helps every readers who wish to travel to Sumatra.
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