Overview
Cilegon is primarily an industrial city with limited tourist appeal. Its main value lies as a stopover point on Java's western coast, positioned between Jakarta to the east, the beach resort town of Anyer to the south, and the Sunda Strait crossing to Sumatra to the west.
Budget Travel · Day Trips · Transit Hub
Before you go
Connectivity
Telephone area code for Cilegon is 0254. Gojek ride-hailing app is available for local transport.
Transport
Cilegon railway station is on the main Jakarta-Western Java line. The Seruni bus terminal handles intercity buses. The port of Merak for Sumatra ferries is north of the city.
Weather
Tropical climate with dry season June-October (71-116mm rainfall) and wet season December-February (240-319mm). Temperatures range 21.7-33°C year-round.