How to travel from Semarang to Surakarta, Indonesia

There are several options for getting from Semarang to Surakarta by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around IDR 149,780 ($10) and will take around 2h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 524,230 ($35).

The distance between Semarang and Surakarta is around 100km (62 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 78km (49 miles)

It takes around 2h 10m to get from Semarang and Surakarta by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Semarang to Surakarta is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx IDR 524,230 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Semarang and Surakarta, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around IDR 149,780 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Yes there is a train service that runs between Semarang and Surakarta. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Semarang and Surakarta with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 2h 10m.

Kereta API run train services between Semarang and Surakarta. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 2h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Semarang and Surakarta. We recommend that you take a taxi to Surakarta. instead which will take 1h 20m.

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Semarang to Surakarta. We recommend that you take the train to Solo Jebres. instead which will take 2h 10m.

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.

Yes it is possible to drive from Semarang and Surakarta. The distance is around 100km (62 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Semarang to Surakarta is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around IDR 149,780 ($10).