How to travel from Mataram to Surakarta, Indonesia

The distance between Mataram and Surakarta is around 673km (418 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Mataram to Surakarta by plane, train, ferry and bus. 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 Lombok (LOP) to Solo (SOC).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 2,890,745($195)
Operated by

Wings Air

+ 3 others

1 similiar route

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Serangan then take the bus to Jember and then to Surakarta.

  • Duration20h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,437,885($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Surabaya then take the train to Solo Balapan.

  • Duration23h 30m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 314,535($21)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mataram and Surakarta

There are several options for getting from Mataram to Surakarta by plane, train, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around IDR 314,535 ($21) and will take around 23h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 2,890,745 ($195).

The distance between Mataram and Surakarta is around 673km (418 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 592km (368 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Mataram and Surakarta by plane.

The quickest way to get from Mataram to Surakarta is to fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx IDR 2,890,745 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Mataram and Surakarta is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around IDR 314,535 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Mataram and Surakarta. We recommend that you fly from Lombok (LOP) to Solo (SOC). instead which will take 3h 50m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mataram and Surakarta. We recommend that you fly from Lombok (LOP) to Solo (SOC). instead which will take 3h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Mataram and Surakarta. Flights depart from Lombok (LOP) and arrive at Solo (SOC) - via Ngurah Rai (DPS). The flight takes around 2h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Mataram to Surakarta. There is however a flight that goes via Ngurah Rai (DPS). This services will take at least 3h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Mataram to Surakarta typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Lombok (LOP) 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 Mataram to Surakarta. We recommend that you fly from Lombok (LOP) to Solo (SOC). instead which will take 3h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mataram to Surakarta is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around IDR 2,890,745 ($195).

How do I get from Mataram to Surakarta

Compare travel optionsbetween Mataram and Surakarta

Transport options from Mataram to Surakarta
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 50m
IDR 2,890,745($195)
hourly673km (418 miles)
Plane and Train4h 35m
IDR 3,489,865($235)
every 3 hours737km (458 miles)
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar
20h 10m
IDR 1,437,885($95)
once daily825km (513 miles)
Ferry to Serangan, bus22h 45m
IDR 1,348,015($90)
once daily867km (539 miles)
Ferry and Train + 1 similar
23h 30m
IDR 314,535($21)
4 times a week710km (441 miles)
Ferry, Bus and Train18h 5m
IDR 1,377,970($90)
once daily839km (521 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