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The 14 Best Day Trips from Tegal

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 Tegal, Indonesia, led by Semarang, Tasikmalaya, Cirebon. The closest is Pemalang, about 40 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 Tegal at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Semarang142 km E2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Tasikmalaya114 km SW1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Cirebon67 km W1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Pekalongan59 km E1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Cilacap96 km S1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Purwokerto62 km S1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Sumedang135 km W2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Pemalang27 km E40 minHalf-day trip
Plumbon76 km W1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Astanajapura57 km W1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Weru72 km W1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Garut141 km W2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Magelang136 km SE2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Indramayu109 km NW1 hr 40 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Tegal

  1. 1

    Semarang, Indonesia

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car142 km east of Tegal4 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for Kelenteng Sam Poo Kong.

    Also nearby: Ungaran.

  2. 2

    Tasikmalaya, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car114 km south-west of Tegal3 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for Indihiang.

  3. 3

    Cirebon, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car67 km west of Tegal2 hr 30 min round trip
  4. 4

    Pekalongan, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car59 km east of Tegal2 hr 20 min round trip
  5. 5

    Cilacap, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car96 km south of Tegal3 hr round trip
  6. 6

    Purwokerto, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car62 km south of Tegal2 hr 20 min round trip
  7. 7

    Sumedang, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car135 km west of Tegal4 hr 10 min round trip
  8. 8

    Pemalang, Indonesia

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car27 km east of Tegal1 hr 20 min round trip
  9. 9

    Plumbon, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car76 km west of Tegal3 hr round trip
  10. 10

    Astanajapura, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car57 km west of Tegal2 hr 10 min round trip
  11. 11

    Weru, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car72 km west of Tegal2 hr 50 min round trip
  12. 12

    Garut, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car141 km west of Tegal4 hr 20 min round trip
  13. 13

    Magelang, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car136 km south-east of Tegal4 hr 20 min round trip
  14. 14

    Indramayu, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car109 km north-west of Tegal3 hr 20 min round trip

A sample day trip: Tegal to Semarang

A realistic pace for Semarang, 142 km from Tegal. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Tegal
  2. 09:45Arrive in Semarang (2 hr 15 min drive)
  3. 10:00Kelenteng Sam Poo Kong
  4. 12:00Lunch
  5. 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Semarang
  6. 15:45Head back to Tegal
  7. 18:00Home in Tegal

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Tegal?
The best day trips from Tegal are Semarang, Tasikmalaya, Cirebon, Pekalongan, Cilacap. The closest is Pemalang, about 40 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Tegal?
Pemalang is the closest, 27 km east of Tegal, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Tegal?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Tegal: Pemalang (40 min).
What is the biggest city near Tegal for a day out?
Semarang is the largest city in day-trip range, 142 km east of Tegal 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 Tegal?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Semarang at 142 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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