The station was inaugurated on 17 May 1884 during the reign of Regent Koesoemadilaga; at the same time the Batavia-Bandung train line was also opened via Bogor and Cianjur.

At the time, plantation landlords (preangerplanters) used the railway to pick up their agricultural products to Batavia quickly.

[5] A monument was inaugurated in front of the south entrance on 6 April 1925 designed by architect E.H. de Roo, built to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Staatsspoorwegen's (SS) contributions in Java.

The monument is believed to be a gift from the Mayor of Bandung to the SS for their services in uniting Java by rail.

The monument was lit by lights and was inaugurated with a ceremony attended by Bandung residents and high-ranking SS officers.

[6][7][8] In 1927–1928, E.H. de Roo also changed the architecture of Bandung Station, one of which is marked by the stained glass decoration on the southern platform which is in the Art Deco style.

[5] At the inauguration of the new Bandung Station, the Java Bode newspaper wrote that the local community celebrated it for two consecutive days.

The train is a means of transportation for Bandung agricultural products, such as quinine, tea, coffee, and rubber, so that the city's economy is growing rapidly.

[5] In 1990, the north platform was built which eventually became the frontage of the station on Jalan Kebon Kawung.

[5] The building on the south side of Bandung Station has an Art Deco architectutal style, marked by the cube-like shape in the front hall.

The Bandung Station co-working space is equipped with a table and chairs and is connected to the internet via Wi-Fi.