How to travel from Bogor to Surakarta, Indonesia

There are several options for getting from Bogor to Surakarta by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around IDR 239,645 ($16) and will take around 8h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 6h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 943,610 ($63).

The distance between Bogor and Surakarta is around 566km (352 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 458km (284 miles)

It takes around 8h 25m to get from Bogor and Surakarta by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bogor to Surakarta is to drive which takes around 6h 25m and will set you back approx IDR 943,610 ($63).

The cheapest way to travel between Bogor and Surakarta, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around IDR 239,645 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bogor and Surakarta. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bogor to Surakarta. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gambir Central. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.

Commuter Line and Kereta API run train services between Bogor and Surakarta. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 8h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bogor and Surakarta. It typically takes around 9h 5m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bogor to Surakarta. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jakarta Halim Perdana Kusuma Airport, Jakarta Halim Perdana Kusuma Airport, Rawamangun Bus Terminal, Pemuda Rawamangun, Pasar Rumput and Jakarta. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 5m.

Damri run regular bus services between Bogor and Surakarta. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bogor to Surakarta. We recommend that you take the train to Gambir Central and then to Solo Balapan. instead which will take 8h 25m.

The closest major airport to Surakarta is Adisumarmo International Airport (SOC) (SOC) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Surakarta. Adisucipto Airport (JOG) (JOG) and Achmad Yani International Airport (SRG) (SRG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Yes it is possible to drive from Bogor and Surakarta. The distance is around 566km (352 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bogor to Surakarta is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 25m and will usually cost around IDR 239,645 ($16).