How to travel from Surakarta to Ambon Island, Indonesia
The distance between Surakarta and Ambon Island is around 2,267km (1,409 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 15m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Surakarta to Ambon Island by plane, bus, train and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ambon Island → Surakarta if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Solo (SOC) to Ambon (AMQ).
- Duration5h 15m
- Flight time4h 40m
- Typical costIDR 4,059,025($270)
Citilink Indonesia
+ 3 others2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Gubeng then take a ferry to Namlea and then to Galala.
- Duration3 days 5h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 823,790($55)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Surakarta and Ambon Island
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Surakarta to Ambon Island by plane, bus, train and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around IDR 763,875 ($51) and will take around 3 days 16h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 4,059,025 ($270).
The distance between Surakarta and Ambon Island is around 2,267km (1,409 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,958km (1,217 miles)
It takes around 5h 15m to get from Surakarta and Ambon Island by plane.
The quickest way to get from Surakarta to Ambon Island is to fly which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx IDR 4,059,025 ($270).
The cheapest way to travel between Surakarta and Ambon Island is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 763,875 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Surakarta and Ambon Island. We recommend that you fly from Solo (SOC) to Ambon (AMQ). instead which will take 5h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Surakarta and Ambon Island. We recommend that you fly from Solo (SOC) to Ambon (AMQ). instead which will take 5h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Surakarta and Ambon Island. Flights depart from Solo (SOC) and arrive at Ambon (AMQ) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 4h 40m.
There is no direct flight from Surakarta to Ambon Island. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 5h 15m (not including layover time).
The flight from Surakarta to Ambon Island typically takes around 4h 40m. Flights depart from Solo (SOC) and and arrive into Ambon (AMQ).
The closest major airport to Ambon Island is Pattimura Airport (AMQ) (AMQ) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Ambon Island. Namlea Airport (NAM) (NAM) and Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) (MDC) 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 Surakarta to Ambon Island. We recommend that you fly from Solo (SOC) to Ambon (AMQ). instead which will take 5h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Surakarta to Ambon Island is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around IDR 4,059,025 ($270).
Compare travel optionsbetween Surakarta and Ambon Island
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 5h 15m | IDR 4,059,025($270) | hourly | 2,899km (1,802 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 7hrs | IDR 3,325,105($220) | twice daily | 2,941km (1,828 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 7hrs | IDR 4,493,385($300) | every 20 mins | 2,935km (1,824 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 3 days 5h | IDR 823,790($55) | once a week | 2,293km (1,425 miles) |
| Train to Gubeng, Ferry | 3 days 16h | IDR 763,875($51) | once a week | 2,267km (1,409 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Surakarta and Ambon Island
Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Batik Air
Garuda Indonesia
Lion Mentari Airlines
PT. Sriwijaya Air
Train operators
Kereta API
Prambanan Ekspres
Ferry operators
Pelni
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Bus companies
Kramat Djati
Airports near Ambon Island
The following major airports near Ambon Island offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Pattimura Airport (AMQ)
- Distance
- 7km (4 miles) from Ambon Island
Namlea Airport (NAM)
- Distance
- 118km (73 miles) from Ambon Island
Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC)
- Distance
- 675km (419 miles) from Ambon Island