Rp50,000 gets you straight from CGK to Blok M
This DAMRI Airport Bus runs from Soekarno–Hatta (Terminals 1, 2, and 3) directly to the Blok M area in South Jakarta for a flat Rp50,000 one-way. It suits budget travellers staying near Blok M Square, Melawai, or Little Tokyo who would rather sit on one bus than juggle the Railink plus MRT or ride-hail.
Typical travel time sits around 60–90 minutes, with the longer end common if traffic chokes near Senayan or SCBD. Buses operate roughly every 15–30 minutes during the day, in line with general DAMRI intervals, but evening reviews mention longer gaps after about 22:00. Treat that 60 minutes as best case, not a promise.
You can board DAMRI Blok M at terminal forecourts outside CGK T1, T2, and T3; look for the white DAMRI buses with route signs showing “Blok M.” Tickets are usually sold at small DAMRI counters near the curb or directly by staff near the bus door, and multiple reports quote Rp50,000 as the current fare. Pay in cash rupiah; card acceptance is hit-or-miss.
Drop-off is generally around Blok M Square and the main Blok M bus terminal, roughly 12–14 km south of central Jakarta, but the exact stop can shift. Travellers note that drivers sometimes detour along different streets to dodge congestion and may stop closer to Melawai or Little Tokyo on some days. Ask the conductor “turun di mana di Blok M?” before you sit down so you know which corner you’ll get.
Comfort level is basic: standard AC city coaches with luggage piled on seats or in the aisle when full, and seating for roughly 40 passengers. A TripAdvisor user who rode at night called it “slow but straightforward,” riding around an hour and paying Rp50,000 before being dropped near Blok M Square. Don’t expect onboard toilets or Wi‑Fi; treat it like a city bus with extra baggage room.
Step-by-step: DAMRI Airport Bus to Blok M
- 1. After landing at Terminal 1, 2, or 3, follow signs for “Bus / DAMRI” toward the public curb outside arrivals.
- 2. Find the DAMRI counter or staff and ask for the “Blok M” bus; confirm the fare is Rp50,000 and pay in cash.
- 3. Wait at the marked DAMRI stop; daytime gaps are usually 15–30 minutes, but after 22:00 be ready for longer waits.
- 4. When the Blok M bus arrives, load larger bags in the hold if offered; otherwise keep them tight near your seat.
- 5. Before departure, ask the conductor exactly where in Blok M they plan to stop that trip.
- 6. Ride it out for 60–90 minutes, with slower runs common through Senayan and SCBD in peak traffic.
- 7. Get off at Blok M Square or the bus terminal, then walk or grab a short ride-hail to your hotel in Melawai, Little Tokyo, or nearby streets.
One tip: if you land in the morning rush and hate being stuck in traffic, regulars often switch to Railink into BNI City then take MRT or ride-hail down to Blok M instead.