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
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semarang | 142 km E | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Tasikmalaya | 114 km SW | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Cirebon | 67 km W | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Pekalongan | 59 km E | 1 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Cilacap | 96 km S | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Purwokerto | 62 km S | 1 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Sumedang | 135 km W | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Pemalang | 27 km E | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Plumbon | 76 km W | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Astanajapura | 57 km W | 1 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Weru | 72 km W | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Garut | 141 km W | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Magelang | 136 km SE | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Indramayu | 109 km NW | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Tegal
- 1
Semarang, Indonesia
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car142 km east of Tegal4 hr 30 min round tripKnown for Kelenteng Sam Poo Kong.
Also nearby: Ungaran.
- 2
Tasikmalaya, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car114 km south-west of Tegal3 hr 30 min round tripKnown for Indihiang.
- 3
Cirebon, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car67 km west of Tegal2 hr 30 min round trip - 4
Pekalongan, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 10 min by car59 km east of Tegal2 hr 20 min round trip - 5
Cilacap, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car96 km south of Tegal3 hr round trip - 6
Purwokerto, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 10 min by car62 km south of Tegal2 hr 20 min round trip - 7
Sumedang, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car135 km west of Tegal4 hr 10 min round trip - 8
Pemalang, Indonesia
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car27 km east of Tegal1 hr 20 min round trip - 9
Plumbon, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car76 km west of Tegal3 hr round trip - 10
Astanajapura, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 5 min by car57 km west of Tegal2 hr 10 min round trip - 11
Weru, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car72 km west of Tegal2 hr 50 min round trip - 12
Garut, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car141 km west of Tegal4 hr 20 min round trip - 13
Magelang, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car136 km south-east of Tegal4 hr 20 min round trip - 14
Indramayu, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 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.
- 07:30Leave Tegal
- 09:45Arrive in Semarang (2 hr 15 min drive)
- 10:00Kelenteng Sam Poo Kong
- 12:00Lunch
- 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Semarang
- 15:45Head back to Tegal
- 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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