How to travel from Cirebon to Surabaya, Indonesia

The distance between Cirebon and Surabaya is around 504km (313 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 10m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Cirebon to Surabaya by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SurabayaCirebon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Jakarta Gambir, Fly

Take the train to Jakarta Gambir then fly from Jakarta Halim Perdana Kusuma (HLP) to Juanda International (SUB).

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,692,510($115)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Surabaya Pasar Turi.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    IDR 224,670($15)
Operated by

Kereta API

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Bus

Take the bus to Surabaya Kota.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 314,535($21)
Operated by

Damri

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Drive

Drive to Surabaya.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Distance573km (356 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cirebon and Surabaya

There are several options for getting from Cirebon to Surabaya by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around IDR 224,670 ($15) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,692,510 ($115).

The distance between Cirebon and Surabaya is around 504km (313 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 465km (289 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Cirebon and Surabaya by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cirebon to Surabaya is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx IDR 1,692,510 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Cirebon and Surabaya, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around IDR 224,670 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cirebon and Surabaya. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Cirebon and Surabaya with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 5h 40m.

Kereta API run train services between Cirebon and Surabaya. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cirebon and Surabaya. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Cirebon and Surabaya with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 7hrs.

Damri run regular bus services between Cirebon and Surabaya. Buses run once daily and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cirebon to Surabaya. We recommend that you take the train to Bandung then fly from Husein Sastranegara (BDO) to Juanda International (SUB). instead which will take 5h 50m.

The closest major airport to Surabaya is Juanda International Airport (SUB) (SUB) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Surabaya. Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (MLG) (MLG) and Blimbingsari Airport (BWX) (BWX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Cirebon and Surabaya. The distance is around 573km (356 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cirebon to Surabaya is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around IDR 224,670 ($15).

How do I get from Cirebon to Surabaya

Compare travel optionsbetween Cirebon and Surabaya

Transport options from Cirebon to Surabaya
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Jakarta Gambir, Fly + 3 similar
5h 10m
IDR 1,692,510($115)
hourly912km (567 miles)
Train to Jakarta Gambir, Fly5h 30m
IDR 1,572,685($105)
hourly970km (603 miles)
Train to Yogyakarta Tugu, Fly5h 45m
IDR 2,066,960($140)
every 3 hours595km (370 miles)
Train and Plane5h 50m
IDR 3,055,505($205)
once daily824km (512 miles)
Train
5h 40m
IDR 224,670($15)
every 4 hours504km (313 miles)
Bus
7hrs
IDR 314,535($21)
once daily578km (359 miles)
Drive
6h 20m
IDR 958,590($64)
on demand573km (356 miles)

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Airports near Surabaya

The following major airports near Surabaya offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.

SUB
Juanda International Airport (SUB)
International Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Surabaya
MLG
Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (MLG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Surabaya
BWX
Blimbingsari Airport (BWX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
213km (132 miles) from Surabaya