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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

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Tasikmalaya98 km NW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Yogyakarta150 km E2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Cirebon124 km NW1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Pekalongan119 km NE1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Tegal96 km N1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Purwokerto42 km NE50 minHalf-day trip
Pemalang102 km NE1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Plumbon128 km NW2 hrFull-day trip
Astanajapura111 km N1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Weru126 km NW2 hrFull-day trip
Adiwerna89 km N1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Garut131 km NW2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Magelang136 km E2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Kedungwuni110 km NE1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Kuningan102 km NW1 hr 35 minFull-day trip

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The best day trips from Cilacap

  1. 1

    Tasikmalaya, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car98 km north-west of Cilacap3 hr round trip

    Known for Indihiang.

  2. 2

    Yogyakarta, Indonesia

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car150 km east of Cilacap4 hr 40 min round trip
  3. 3

    Cirebon, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car124 km north-west of Cilacap3 hr 50 min round trip
  4. 4

    Pekalongan, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car119 km north-east of Cilacap3 hr 40 min round trip
  5. 5

    Tegal, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car96 km north of Cilacap3 hr round trip
  6. 6

    Purwokerto, Indonesia

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car42 km north-east of Cilacap1 hr 40 min round trip
  7. 7

    Pemalang, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car102 km north-east of Cilacap3 hr 10 min round trip
  8. 8

    Plumbon, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car128 km north-west of Cilacap4 hr round trip
  9. 9

    Astanajapura, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car111 km north of Cilacap3 hr 30 min round trip
  10. 10

    Weru, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car126 km north-west of Cilacap4 hr round trip
  11. 11

    Adiwerna, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car89 km north of Cilacap2 hr 50 min round trip
  12. 12

    Garut, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car131 km north-west of Cilacap4 hr 10 min round trip
  13. 13

    Magelang, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car136 km east of Cilacap4 hr 20 min round trip
  14. 14

    Kedungwuni, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car110 km north-east of Cilacap3 hr 30 min round trip
  15. 15

    Kuningan, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 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.

  1. 08:30Leave Cilacap
  2. 10:00Arrive in Tasikmalaya (1 hr 30 min drive)
  3. 10:15Indihiang
  4. 12:15Lunch
  5. 13:30Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Tasikmalaya
  6. 16:00Head back to Cilacap
  7. 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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