The distance between Makassar and Surakarta is around 1,064km (661 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Makassar to Surakarta by plane, bus, train and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) to Solo (SOC).
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Take a ferry to Surabaya then take the bus to Surakarta.
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Take a ferry to Surabaya then take the train to Solo Balapan.
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There are several options for getting from Makassar to Surakarta by plane, bus, train and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around IDR 449,340 ($30) and will take around 1 day 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,909,245 ($260).
The distance between Makassar and Surakarta is around 1,064km (661 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 986km (613 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Makassar and Surakarta by plane.
The quickest way to get from Makassar to Surakarta is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx IDR 3,909,245 ($260).
The cheapest way to travel between Makassar and Surakarta is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 449,340 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Makassar and Surakarta. We recommend that you fly from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) to Solo (SOC). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Makassar and Surakarta. We recommend that you fly from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) to Solo (SOC). instead which will take 3h 10m.
Yes you can fly from Makassar and Surakarta. Flights depart from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) and arrive at Solo (SOC) - via Ngurah Rai (DPS). The flight takes around 2h 40m.
There is no direct flight from Makassar to Surakarta. There is however a flight that goes via Ngurah Rai (DPS). This services will take at least 3h 10m (not including layover time).
The flight from Makassar to Surakarta typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) 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 Makassar to Surakarta. We recommend that you fly from Sultan Hasanuddin (UPG) to Solo (SOC). instead which will take 3h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Makassar to Surakarta is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around IDR 3,909,245 ($260).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 3h 10m | IDR 3,909,245($260) | hourly | 1,170km (727 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 4h 10m | IDR 2,426,430($160) | twice daily | 1,168km (726 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 50m | IDR 3,370,040($225) | hourly | 1,219km (758 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 10h | IDR 449,340($30) | 3 times a week | 1,087km (675 miles) |
Ferry to Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Port, Bus | 1 day 23h | IDR 479,295($32) | once a week | 1,064km (661 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 1 day 6h | IDR 509,250($34) | 3 times a week | 1,079km (671 miles) |
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