The 15 Best Day Trips from Cilacap
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 15 good day trips from Cilacap, Indonesia, led by Tasikmalaya, Yogyakarta, Cirebon. The closest is Purwokerto, about 50 min by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Cilacap at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasikmalaya | 98 km NW | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Yogyakarta | 150 km E | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Cirebon | 124 km NW | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Pekalongan | 119 km NE | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Tegal | 96 km N | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Purwokerto | 42 km NE | 50 min | Half-day trip |
| Pemalang | 102 km NE | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Plumbon | 128 km NW | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Astanajapura | 111 km N | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Weru | 126 km NW | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Adiwerna | 89 km N | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Garut | 131 km NW | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Magelang | 136 km E | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Kedungwuni | 110 km NE | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Kuningan | 102 km NW | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Cilacap
- 1
Tasikmalaya, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car98 km north-west of Cilacap3 hr round tripKnown for Indihiang.
- 2
Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car150 km east of Cilacap4 hr 40 min round trip - 3
Cirebon, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car124 km north-west of Cilacap3 hr 50 min round trip - 4
Pekalongan, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car119 km north-east of Cilacap3 hr 40 min round trip - 5
Tegal, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car96 km north of Cilacap3 hr round trip - 6
Purwokerto, Indonesia
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car42 km north-east of Cilacap1 hr 40 min round trip - 7
Pemalang, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car102 km north-east of Cilacap3 hr 10 min round trip - 8
Plumbon, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car128 km north-west of Cilacap4 hr round trip - 9
Astanajapura, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car111 km north of Cilacap3 hr 30 min round trip - 10
Weru, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car126 km north-west of Cilacap4 hr round trip - 11
Adiwerna, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car89 km north of Cilacap2 hr 50 min round trip - 12
Garut, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car131 km north-west of Cilacap4 hr 10 min round trip - 13
Magelang, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car136 km east of Cilacap4 hr 20 min round trip - 14
Kedungwuni, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car110 km north-east of Cilacap3 hr 30 min round trip - 15
Kuningan, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car102 km north-west of Cilacap3 hr 10 min round trip
A sample day trip: Cilacap to Tasikmalaya
A realistic pace for Tasikmalaya, 98 km from Cilacap. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Cilacap
- 10:00Arrive in Tasikmalaya (1 hr 30 min drive)
- 10:15Indihiang
- 12:15Lunch
- 13:30Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Tasikmalaya
- 16:00Head back to Cilacap
- 17:30Home in Cilacap
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Cilacap?
- The best day trips from Cilacap are Tasikmalaya, Yogyakarta, Cirebon, Pekalongan, Tegal. The closest is Purwokerto, about 50 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Cilacap?
- Purwokerto is the closest, 42 km north-east of Cilacap, roughly 50 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Cilacap?
- One place is within about an hour's drive of Cilacap: Purwokerto (50 min).
- What is the biggest city near Cilacap for a day out?
- Tasikmalaya is the largest city in day-trip range, 98 km north-west of Cilacap and about 1 hr 30 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Cilacap?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Yogyakarta at 150 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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