• Most popular - Most people travel by bus, which makes it the most popular mean of transport; they are easy to catcht as they often pick up passengers from the street.
• Cost-effective - A great option for saving money is using buses to move around, considering that they will get you almost whenever you wish-prices are affordable for everyone. Be aware of pickpocketers as tourists are their targets.
• Time-efficient - Planes offer time-saving connections and can be the only option to get to some parts of Indonesia.
• Traffic safety - Driving in Indonesia is not considered safe as most of the drivers don't respect rules and behave irresponsibly on the road, driving at night can be particularly dangerous.
• Important - As the belts in the cars are required only in the front seats, you may not always find them in the back seats.
• Warning - Driving at night, especially outside of big agglomerations can be risky and very dangerous as most drivers refuse to use lights and people may gather on the streets.

🚗 Car

• Drivers can act recklessly, often using their hands to gesticulate.
• In the built-up areas, the maximum speed is 50 km/h, on the other roads it is usually from 40 to 80 km/h.
• In Indonesian law any amount of alcohol in the blood is too much, driving under the influence is unacceptable.
• In Indonesia, you drive on the left side of the road.
• You must be at least 23 years old to rent a car in Indonesia and own a license for at least a year.
• The additional costs may come from whether you decide to rent a guide.
• If you drive without an international driving permit you may be charged a penalty of 1 million rupees which is around 12,000 euro.
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🚕 Taxi

• Some taxis can accept cards but most of them don't so always be sure to carry cash with you to pay for a ride.
• The initial fee when using a taxi is 7000 Rp, each additional kilometer is 4500 Rp.
• Ojek, a motorcycle taxi, is a cheaper alternative to the traditional cab.

👍 Hitchhiking

• Hitchhiking in Indonesia is not risky and overall by the kindness of Indonesians can be really easy. Although you shouldn't do it only by yourself.
• Tourists made hitchhiking popular in Indonesia at the beginning of the decade and since then, you can spot mostly foreign hitchhikers in the bigger cities of the country.
• There is a big chance you will get picked up straight away by the first passing car.

🚌 Bus

• Buses only leave the station when they are full.
• On the non-popular routes, buses can lack air-conditioning.
• Keep an eye on your personal belongings to avoid someone stealing your items.
• There are three classes of buses: economy (they route between cities and are extremely affordable but slow and overcrowded), express (also called patas, they only pick up passengers from bus stations and seats are mostly guaranteed), Airco buses (tickets must be bought in advance, they offer special amenities like toilets or screens).

✈ Plane

• The most popular airlines are AirAsia, Lion Air, and Garuda Indonesia.
• Flights in comparison to other means of transport are inexpensive and are frequently used by tourists.
• The best way to buy a ticket is through travel agencies or at the airport as some websites selling tickets may not accept non-indonesian credit cards.
• Because of over 100 plane accidents that had happened in Indonesia, it's rated as the most dangerous place when it comes to flying in Asia.

🏍 Motorcycle

• Motorcycles are used by most Indonesians as the quickest mean of transport.
• A family of five riding one motorcycle is not an unusual view and it even has a name: Bali minivan.
• Renting a motorcycle also requires an international driving license.
• Honking while driving is a form of communication, drivers often use it instead of a turn signal, so don't be offended.
• Accidents on the roads with the participation of motorcycles occur frequently, so wearing a helmet is mandatory.

⛵ Boat

• Boats are the slowest mean of transport but usually offer the best views.
• Most islands are connected by ferries that route daily or most days a week.
• Boat tickets can be very cheap in economy class.
• Speed boats can be a good alternative to regular ferries, they connect most of the islands around Bali and Lombok.

🚲 Bicycle

• In major cities renting a bicycle is fairly easy and cheap, prices start from 30,000 Rp a day.
• Considering that Indonesian roads are rather dangerous, always be focused and wary.

🚇 Metro

• The first and the only lane of the subway was opened in 2019.