How to travel from Denpasar to Surakarta, Indonesia

The distance between Denpasar and Surakarta is around 530km (329 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Denpasar to Surakarta by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Solo (SOC).

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,377,970($90)
Operated by

Lion Mentari Airlines

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1 similiar route

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Bus via Jember

Take the bus to Jember and then to Surakarta.

  • Duration15hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 509,250($34)
Operated by

Damri

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Bus, Ferry and Train

Take the bus to Gilimanuk then take a ferry to Ketapang then take the train to Solo Balapan.

  • Duration14h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 299,560($20)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Gilimanuk then take a ferry to Ketapang then drive to Surakarta.

  • Duration8h 60m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,108,370($74)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Denpasar and Surakarta

There are several options for getting from Denpasar to Surakarta by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which costs around IDR 299,560 ($20) and will take around 14h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,377,970 ($90).

The distance between Denpasar and Surakarta is around 530km (329 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 498km (310 miles)

It takes around 1h 40m to get from Denpasar and Surakarta by plane.

The quickest way to get from Denpasar to Surakarta is to fly which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx IDR 1,377,970 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Denpasar and Surakarta is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around IDR 299,560 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Denpasar and Surakarta. We recommend that you fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Solo (SOC). instead which will take 1h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Denpasar and Surakarta. It typically takes around 18h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Denpasar to Surakarta. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Malang Terminal Arjosari. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 18h 55m.

Mtrans, Rosalia Indah and Damri run regular bus services between Denpasar and Surakarta. Buses run once daily and take around 18h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Denpasar and Surakarta. Flights depart from Ngurah Rai (DPS) and arrive at Solo (SOC). The flight takes around 1h 15m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Denpasar and Surakarta with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 15m.

Lion Mentari Airlines, Indonesia AirAsia and Wings Air fly between Denpasar and Surakarta. Flights depart from Ngurah Rai (DPS) and and arrive into Solo (SOC). These flights usually take around 1h 15m.

The flight from Denpasar to Surakarta typically takes around 1h 15m. Flights depart from Ngurah Rai (DPS) and and arrive into Solo (SOC).

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.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Denpasar to Surakarta. We recommend that you fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Solo (SOC). instead which will take 1h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Denpasar to Surakarta is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around IDR 1,377,970 ($90).

How do I get from Denpasar to Surakarta

Compare travel optionsbetween Denpasar and Surakarta

Transport options from Denpasar to Surakarta
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
1h 40m
IDR 1,377,970($90)
hourly530km (329 miles)
Plane and Train2h 60m
IDR 2,321,585($155)
every 3 hours594km (369 miles)
Bus via Jember + 1 similar
15hrs
IDR 509,250($34)
once daily677km (421 miles)
Bus18h 55m
IDR 374,450($25)
once daily730km (454 miles)
Bus, Ferry and Train
14h 20m
IDR 299,560($20)
twice daily685km (425 miles)
Car and Ferry
8h 60m
IDR 1,108,370($74)
every 30 mins654km (406 miles)

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Airports near Surakarta

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

SOC
Adisumarmo International Airport (SOC)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Surakarta
JOG
Adisucipto Airport (JOG)
International Airport
Distance
49km (31 miles) from Surakarta
SRG
Achmad Yani International Airport (SRG)
International Airport
Distance
82km (51 miles) from Surakarta