How to travel from Gili Air to Surakarta, Indonesia
The distance between Gili Air and Surakarta is around 634km (394 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 5hrs.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Gili Air to Surakarta by ferry, bus, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Surakarta → Gili Air if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Solo (SOC).
- Duration5h 15m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical costIDR 1,962,110($130)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Ferry, Bus and Train
Take a ferry to Serangan then take the bus to Banyuwangi then take the train to Solo Balapan.
- Duration18hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costIDR 1,452,860($95)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Padang Bai then take the bus to Kuta then Jember and then to Surakarta.
- Duration18h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costIDR 1,273,125($85)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gili Air and Surakarta
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Gili Air to Surakarta by ferry, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around IDR 1,168,280 ($78) and will take around 18h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,040,525 ($205).
The distance between Gili Air and Surakarta is around 634km (394 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 585km (364 miles)
It takes around 18hrs to get from Gili Air and Surakarta by ferry, bus and train.
The quickest way to get from Gili Air to Surakarta is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx IDR 3,040,525 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Gili Air and Surakarta is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around IDR 1,168,280 ($78) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Gili Air and Surakarta. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Kuta Lombok Airport then fly from Lombok (LOP) to Solo (SOC). instead which will take 5hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gili Air and Surakarta. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Kuta Lombok Airport then fly from Lombok (LOP) to Solo (SOC). instead which will take 5hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gili Air to Surakarta. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Solo (SOC). instead which will take 5h 15m.
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 Gili Air to Surakarta. We recommend that you take a ferry to Serangan then take the bus to Banyuwangi then take the train to Solo Balapan. instead which will take 18hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gili Air to Surakarta is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 18hrs and will usually cost around IDR 1,452,860 ($95).
Compare travel optionsbetween Gili Air and Surakarta
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 4 similar | 5h 15m | IDR 1,962,110($130) | once daily | 634km (394 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Plane | 5hrs | IDR 3,040,525($205) | once daily | 702km (436 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Train | 6h 30m | IDR 2,905,725($195) | once daily | 698km (434 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Bus | 7h 30m | IDR 3,175,325($210) | once daily | 791km (492 miles) |
| Ferry to Sanur, plane and train | 7h 45m | IDR 2,246,695($150) | once daily | 791km (492 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Train + 2 similar | 18hrs | IDR 1,452,860($95) | once daily | 815km (506 miles) |
| Ferry to Sanur, bus and train | 18h 15m | IDR 1,168,280($78) | once daily | 798km (496 miles) |
| Ferry to Sanur, bus and train | 18h 45m | IDR 1,213,215($81) | once daily | 831km (516 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 18h 20m | IDR 1,273,125($85) | once daily | 832km (517 miles) |
| Ferry to Serangan, bus | 23h 35m | IDR 1,198,235($80) | once daily | 850km (528 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Gili Air and Surakarta
Ferry operators
Bluewater Express
Gili Getaway
Scoot Cruise
Eka Jaya Fastboat
Gili Gili Fast Boat
Airlines
Lion Mentari Airlines
Indonesia AirAsia
Wings Air
Batik Air
Garuda Indonesia
Bus companies
LADJU Trans
Bali Jaya Trans
Perama Tour
Damri
Mtrans
Train operators
Kereta API
Prambanan Ekspres
Airports near Surakarta
The following major airports near Surakarta offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Adisumarmo International Airport (SOC)
- Distance
- 11km (7 miles) from Surakarta
Adisucipto Airport (JOG)
- Distance
- 49km (31 miles) from Surakarta
Achmad Yani International Airport (SRG)
- Distance
- 82km (51 miles) from Surakarta