The 14 Best Day Trips from Garut
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 14 good day trips from Garut, Indonesia, led by Bogor, Tasikmalaya, Cimahi. The closest is Tasikmalaya, about 40 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Garut at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bogor | 144 km NW | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Tasikmalaya | 34 km E | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Cimahi | 59 km NW | 1 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Sukabumi | 116 km W | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Cibinong | 145 km NW | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Cirebon | 92 km NE | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Karawang | 124 km NW | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Tegal | 141 km E | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Cileungsir | 142 km NW | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Cilacap | 131 km SE | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Purwokerto | 146 km E | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Sumedang | 43 km N | 50 min | Half-day trip |
| Padalarang | 67 km NW | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Lembang | 59 km NW | 1 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Garut
- 1
Bogor, Indonesia
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car144 km north-west of Garut4 hr 30 min round tripAlso nearby: Rengasdengklok.
- 2
Tasikmalaya, Indonesia
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car34 km east of Garut1 hr 20 min round tripKnown for Indihiang.
- 3
Cimahi, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 10 min by car59 km north-west of Garut2 hr 20 min round trip - 4
Sukabumi, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car116 km west of Garut3 hr 40 min round trip - 5
Cibinong, Indonesia
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car145 km north-west of Garut4 hr 30 min round trip - 6
Cirebon, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car92 km north-east of Garut2 hr 50 min round trip - 7
Karawang, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car124 km north-west of Garut3 hr 50 min round trip - 8
Tegal, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car141 km east of Garut4 hr 20 min round trip - 9
Cileungsir, Indonesia
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car142 km north-west of Garut4 hr 30 min round trip - 10
Cilacap, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car131 km south-east of Garut4 hr 10 min round trip - 11
Purwokerto, Indonesia
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car146 km east of Garut4 hr 30 min round trip - 12
Sumedang, Indonesia
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car43 km north of Garut1 hr 40 min round trip - 13
Padalarang, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car67 km north-west of Garut2 hr 30 min round trip - 14
Lembang, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 10 min by car59 km north-west of Garut2 hr 20 min round trip
A sample day trip: Garut to Bogor
A realistic pace for Bogor, 144 km from Garut. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 07:30Leave Garut
- 09:45Arrive in Bogor (2 hr 15 min drive)
- 10:00Walk the centre of Bogor
- 12:00Lunch
- 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Bogor
- 15:45Head back to Garut
- 18:00Home in Garut
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Garut?
- The best day trips from Garut are Bogor, Tasikmalaya, Cimahi, Sukabumi, Cibinong. The closest is Tasikmalaya, about 40 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Garut?
- Tasikmalaya is the closest, 34 km east of Garut, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Garut?
- 2 places are within about an hour's drive of Garut: Tasikmalaya (40 min), Sumedang (50 min).
- What is the biggest city near Garut for a day out?
- Bogor is the largest city in day-trip range, 144 km north-west of Garut and about 2 hr 15 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Garut?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Purwokerto at 146 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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