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.
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 from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Solo (SOC).
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Take the bus to Jember and then to Surakarta.
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Take the bus to Gilimanuk then take a ferry to Ketapang then take the train to Solo Balapan.
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Drive to Gilimanuk then take a ferry to Ketapang then drive to Surakarta.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 1h 40m | IDR 1,377,970($90) | hourly | 530km (329 miles) |
Plane and Train | 2h 60m | IDR 2,321,585($155) | every 3 hours | 594km (369 miles) |
Bus via Jember + 1 similar | 15hrs | IDR 509,250($34) | once daily | 677km (421 miles) |
Bus | 18h 55m | IDR 374,450($25) | once daily | 730km (454 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train | 14h 20m | IDR 299,560($20) | twice daily | 685km (425 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 8h 60m | IDR 1,108,370($74) | every 30 mins | 654km (406 miles) |
Local Bus Indonesia
Mtrans
Rosalia Indah
Damri
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Lion Mentari Airlines
Indonesia AirAsia
Wings Air
Prambanan Ekspres
Kereta API
The following major airports near Surakarta offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.