Don't Miss the Shot! Catching the Train at Jodipan Rainbow Village
I spent a full day tracking the Malang train schedule at Jodipan so you don't have to.
Muhammad Darman M
3/17/20261 min read
"Imagine being on that train, that is a train ride worth a million bucks," Nolan Saumure said. "No, it's not even worth a million bucks; it's priceless. Being on the left side of this train and seeing this view is priceless."
Nolan has been one of my favorite travel YouTubers ever since I watched his video where he spent 48 hours living in a train track slum in Jakarta, Indonesia.
I was lucky enough to happen to meet him in Jodipan Rainbow Village and ended up showing him around on a spontaneous walking tour. You can check out our day on his second channel, Seal on 2er.
He is right; that view is stunning! The railway over the village is a bustling route to Malang Station and the ultimate spot for photos, but only if your timing is perfect. Since I'm constantly asked when the trains pass, I spent a full day on-site tracking them so you don't have to.
Have your camera ready at these times:
08:27 | 10:37 | 11:40
12:03 | 12:30 | 15:02
16:00 | 16:13 | 17:05
Tips
Since Jodipan is very close to the Malang station, trains can arrive a few minutes early or late. I recommend being on the bridge at least 10 minutes before these times so you don't miss the shot!
Want the full story? Join my walking tour in Jodipan Rainbow Village to see the life behind the colors.
My Recommended Coffee and Food Nearby
This small restaurant sells Gado-gado, an Indonesian salad of boiled, or steamed vegetables, hard-boiled eggs, potatoes, fried tofu, and tempeh, all mixed and served with a rich peanut sauce.
This coffee shop offers great coffee with a view overlooking the Arema Blue Village.
