Surabaya to Surakarta

Surabaya to Surakarta

Surabaya
Surakarta
Sat, May 18
One Way
NaN Passengers

Best Options

 
$6
 
 
$120

Other Options

Surabaya to Surakarta Schedule

Surabaya to Surakarta Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Kereta API Indonesia EKO C 05:50 - 10:23IDR 157,500
Cititrans Executive 06:15 - 10:15IDR 189,000
Kencana Travel Executive 09:00 - 13:00IDR 183,750
Kereta API Indonesia BIS BA 10:50 - 15:26IDR 273,000
Cititrans Executive 13:15 - 17:15IDR 189,000
Kereta API Indonesia EKO C 14:18 - 19:20IDR 92,400
Cititrans Executive 17:15 - 21:15IDR 189,000
Medali Mas Executive 18:30 - 00:00IDR 220,500
Kencana Travel Executive 21:00 - 01:00IDR 183,750

Transportation from Surabaya to Surakarta

Facts about the transport from Surabaya to Surakarta

Cheapest Transport$6
Fastest Transport3h 15m
Earliest Departure5:15 AM
Latest Departure10:30 PM
Departures per day79
Distance163 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCitilink, Cititrans, Kereta API Indonesia, Kramat Djati Jakarta, Medali Mas, Tividi, Wisata Komodo

How to get from Surabaya to Surakarta

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 119.50 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 5.79.

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

It can take you anywhere between 4 and 15 hours to travel between Surabaya and Surakarta depending on the means of transport you choose.

Bus is the fastest way to travel between Surabaya and Surakarta. Bus will bring you to your destination in 3h 15m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 14h 30m to reach Surakarta.

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

Travelling between Surabaya and Surakarta can be as cheap as USD 5.79 if you opt for a Kereta API Indonesia train and as expensive as USD 119.50 if you buy a Citilink 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 Surabaya and Surakarta ?

  • 61 from Surabaya to Surakarta starting from 05:50 Surabaya Gubeng until 14:28 Wonokromo
  • 16 from Surabaya to Surakarta starting from 05:15 Surabaya Kota until 22:30 Surabaya Kota
  • 2 by flight from Surabaya to Surakarta starting from 05:45 Surabaya Airport until 19:55 Surabaya Airport

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

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

Bus

Travelling from Surabaya to Surakarta 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 Surabaya and Surakarta

Cititrans, Kramat Djati Jakarta, Medali Mas, Tividi, Wisata Komodo

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 Surabaya to Surakarta?

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

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% took a train