Jakarta to Surabaya

Jakarta to Surabaya

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Jakarta to Surabaya Schedule

Jakarta to Surabaya Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Lion Air Economy #JT69003:40 - 05:10IDR 1,376,785
Batik Air Indonesia Economy #ID657205:30 - 07:05IDR 3,991,113
Citilink Economy #QG71407:00 - 08:30IDR 1,120,055
Citilink Economy #QG71008:00 - 09:30IDR 1,001,211
Kereta API Indonesia EKS I 11:00 - 00:13IDR 446,250
Citilink Economy #QG71612:10 - 13:40IDR 944,718
Pahala Kencana Executive 14:25 - 01:38IDR 357,000
DAMRI Executive 17:05 - 04:05IDR 488,250
Lion Air Economy #ID752118:35 - 20:05IDR 1,337,685
Kereta API Indonesia BIS B 20:45 - 07:06IDR 346,500

Transportation from Jakarta to Surabaya

Facts about the transport from Jakarta to Surabaya

Cheapest Transport$7
Fastest Transport1h 25m
Earliest Departure3:40 AM
Latest Departure8:45 PM
Departures per day71
Distance1000 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAgramas, Batik Air Indonesia, Citilink, DAMRI, Garuda Indonesia, Hahn Air Technologies, KYM Trans, Lion Air, Lorena, Medali Mas, Pahala Kencana, Pelita Air, Sari Indah

How to get from Jakarta to Surabaya

Travelling between Jakarta and Surabaya is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 213.72 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 20.05.

How long does it take to get from Jakarta to Surabaya?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 20 hours to travel between Jakarta and Surabaya depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Jakarta and Surabaya. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 25m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 20h to reach Surabaya.

How much does it cost to get from Jakarta to Surabaya?

Travelling between Jakarta and Surabaya can be as cheap as USD 20.05 if you opt for a Sari Indah bus and as expensive as USD 213.72 if you buy a Garuda Indonesia flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Jakarta and Surabaya ?

  • 36 from Jakarta to Surabaya starting from 03:40 Soekarno Hatta Airport until 19:00 Soekarno Hatta Airport
  • 35 from Jakarta to Surabaya starting from 06:15 Jakarta until 20:00 Jakarta

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Jakarta to Surabaya.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Jakarta to Surabaya, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 61.87.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Jakarta and Surabaya

Batik Air Indonesia, Citilink, Garuda Indonesia, Hahn Air Technologies, Lion Air, Pelita Air

Bus

Travelling from Jakarta to Surabaya overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Jakarta and Surabaya

Agramas, DAMRI, KYM Trans, Lorena (Lorena Denpasar), Medali Mas, Pahala Kencana, Sari Indah

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Jakarta to Surabaya?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 86% opted for a bus
  • 14% decided to fly