How to travel from Padang to Surakarta, Indonesia

There are several options for getting from Padang 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 1,452,860 ($95) and will take around 3 days 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 2,591,185 ($175).

The distance between Padang and Surakarta is around 1,442km (896 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,375km (854 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Padang and Surakarta by plane.

The quickest way to get from Padang to Surakarta is to fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx IDR 2,591,185 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Padang and Surakarta is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around IDR 1,452,860 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

There is no train service that runs between Padang and Surakarta. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Solo (SOC). instead which will take 4hrs.

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Padang and Surakarta. It typically takes around 3 days 2h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Padang to Surakarta. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Medan, Medan Putra Pelangi, Bandar Lampung, Lampung and Jakarta. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3 days 2h.

A.L.S, Putra Pelangi and Damri run regular bus services between Padang and Surakarta. Buses run once daily and take around 3 days 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Yes you can fly from Padang and Surakarta. Flights depart from Minangkabau (PDG) and arrive at Solo (SOC) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 3hrs.

There is no direct flight from Padang to Surakarta. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 4hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Padang to Surakarta typically takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Minangkabau (PDG) 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 Padang to Surakarta. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Solo (SOC). instead which will take 4hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padang to Surakarta is to fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around IDR 2,591,185 ($175).