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All transport modes play a role in the country’s transport system and are generally complementary rather than competitive. Road transport is predominant, with a total system length of 370,500 km in 2003. The railway system has four unconnected networks in Java and Sumatra primarily dedicated to transport bulk commodities and long-distance passenger traffic. Sea transport is extremely important for economic integration and for domestic and foreign trade. It is well developed, with each of the major islands having at least one significant port city. The role of inland waterways is relatively minor and is limited to certain areas of Eastern Sumatra and Kalimantan. The function of air transport is significant, particularly where land or water transport is deficient or non-existent. It is based on an extensive domestic airline network where all major cities can be reached by passenger plane. Because Indonesia encompasses a sprawling archipelago, maritime shipping provides essential links between different parts of the country. Boats in common use include large container ships, a variety of ferries, passenger ships, sailing ships, and smaller motorized vessels. Frequent ferry services cross the straits between nearby islands, especially in the chain of islands stretching from Sumatra through Java to the Lesser Sunda Islands. On the busy crossings between Sumatra, Java, and Bali, multiple car ferries run frequently twenty-four hours per day. There are also international ferry services between across the Straits of Malacca between Sumatra and Malaysia, and between Singapore and nearby Indonesian islands, such as Batam. A network of passenger ships makes longer connections to more remote islands, especially in the eastern part of the archipelago. The national shipping line, Pelni, provides passenger service to ports throughout the country on a two to four week schedule. These ships generally provide the least expensive way to cover long distances between islands. Still smaller privately run boats provide service between islands. On some islands, major rivers provide a key transportation link in the absence of good roads. On Kalimantan, longboats running on the rivers are the only way to reach many inland areas. Indonesia has 21,579 km of navigable waterways (2005), of which about one half are on Kalimantan, and a quarter each on Sumatra and Papua. Waterways are highly needed because the rives on these islands are not wide enough to hold medium-sized ships. In addition to this, roads and railways are not good options since Kalimantan and Papua are not like Java, which is a highly developed island. With the current length of waterways, Indonesia ranked seven on the countries with longest waterways rant Bus services are available in most areas connected to the road network. Between major cities, especially on Sumatra, Java, and Bali, services are frequent and direct; many services are available with no stops until the final destination. In more remote areas, and between smaller towns, most services are provided with minibuses or small vans. Buses and vans are also the primary form of transportation within cities. Many cities and towns have some form of transportation for hire available as well, such as taxis, Busways and motorized autorickshaws (bajaj). Cycle rickshaws, called becak in Indonesia, are common in many cities, and provide an inexpensive form of in-town transportation. They have been blamed for causing traffic congestion and banned from most parts of central Jakarta. Horse-drawn carts are found in some cities and towns. Private cars are far too expensive for the majority of the population, and are uncommon except in larger cities.Indonesia has about 213,649 km of paved highways and about 154,711 km of unpaved highways (2002 estimate).Indonesia has some toll roads. The most expensive is the Cipularang Toll road that connects Jakarta and Bandung.Here are some Indonesian toll roads : Java :
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Most railways in Indonesia are on Java, which has two major rail lines that run the length of the island, as well as several minor lines. Passenger and freight service runs on all of the lines. There is also commuter rail service in the Jakarta metropolitan area, and Surabaya and the vicinities. A monorail mass transit system is under construction in Jakarta. The only other areas in Indonesia having railroads are two separate regions of Sumatra, one in the north around Medan, and one near the southern tip. Total: 161 Airports - with unpaved runways Total: 507 Indonesia has a variety of airlines servicing domestic routes, including Garuda, Mandala and Merpati. Budget airlines include Adam Air, Sriwijaya and Lion Air. Each airline publishes a nationwide timetable which can be obtained from their respective head offices in Jakarta. On more popular routes, book well in advance, especially in the peak tourist season around July and August. Airport tax on domestic flights is usually between 2.00 and 4.00. Sumatra's main roads are pot-holed backroads if judged by international standards. Bus is the most common form of transport, and in many cases is the only form of intercity travel. Sumatra has only one useful rail line: between Bandarlampung and Palembang. You can rent cars, motorbikes and bicycles in the main cities and tourist centres, and there are regular ferries from Sumatra to surrounding islands. The 2006 season has taught us that the only efficient way to travel to get maximum wave quota is by fast boat. This will open up new doors for us to surf waves you cant access by car. We are now happy to be introducing a fast boat to our 2007 package. This will mainly be to access the time consuming spots and the breaks unaccessable by car within the SecretSumatra zone. A car will still be used to access certain spots closer by. There is also public transport (which is very affordable) that goes up and down the coastline road for trips outside our schedule. The closest International airport is Jakarta. From Jakarta you will fly into a smaller airport called Bandar Lampung the flight we can organise for you leaves daily from JKT at 10:00am. You collect your your ticket from the Sriwijaya Air, desk in JKT Domestic terminal. For anybody flying into Bali, your flights to JKT can be easily organised by your travel agent prior to your departure to Indonesia, a travel agent in Bali or direct from the airport at Denpasar (Bali intl). We recommend that you book your flight 1 week or more out of your expected travel date to Jakarta, due to limited seat numbers, hence organising it before you go is highly recommended. NOTE: If you are planning on connecting with the flight on the Sunday of your travel to Sumatra (ie not overnight in Jakarta) you will need to catch a flight that gets you into Jakarta Airport prior to 0730 to check in between 0800-0900 for a 1000 departure time. (see flight details above) From Bandar Lampung (Sumatra), you’ll be picked up and taken on a 6.5 hr drive where you will experience the local Sumatran food, culture, fauna and flora . The return flight from Bandar Lampung (Sumatra) arrives into JKT at 11:35am.
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