Facts about the transport from Surakarta to Jakarta
| Cheapest Transport | $5 |
| Fastest Transport | 1h 5m |
| Earliest Departure | 12:28 AM |
| Latest Departure | 11:00 PM |
| Departures per day | 1 |
| Distance | 525 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Batik Air Indonesia, DAMRI |
Surakarta to Jakarta
Best Options
$26
$26
Other Options
Transportation from Surakarta to Jakarta
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Trains$ 4.79
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Buses$ 25.25
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Flights$ 216.47
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Ferries are not available
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Taxis are not available
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Vans are not available
Popular Routes
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How to get from Surakarta to Jakarta
Travelling between Surakarta and Jakarta 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 25.25 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 25.25.
How long does it take to get from Surakarta to Jakarta?
It can take you anywhere between 2 and 11 hours to travel between Surakarta and Jakarta depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Surakarta and Jakarta. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 5m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 10h 30m to reach Jakarta.
How much does it cost to get from Surakarta to Jakarta?
Travelling between Surakarta and Jakarta can be as cheap as USD 25.25 if you opt for a DAMRI bus and as expensive as USD 25.25 if you buy a DAMRI Bus 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 Surakarta and Jakarta ?
- 1 from Surakarta to Jakarta starting from 20:00 Surakarta until 20:00 Surakarta
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Surakarta to Jakarta.
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 Surakarta to Jakarta, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 216.47.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 Surakarta and Jakarta
Batik Air Indonesia
Bus
Travelling from Surakarta to Jakarta 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 Surakarta and Jakarta
DAMRI
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 Surakarta to Jakarta?
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