How to travel from Surakarta to Jambi, Indonesia

The distance between Surakarta and Jambi is around 1,096km (681 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Surakarta to Jambi by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. 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 Solo (SOC) to Jambi (DJB).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 2,007,045($135)
Operated by

Citilink Indonesia

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2 similiar routes

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Yogyakarta then Bogor and then to Metro then take the train to Payakabung then take the bus to Jambi.

  • Duration1 day 15h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 973,565($65)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Merak then take a ferry to Bakauheni Port then drive to Jambi.

  • Duration17h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    IDR 2,186,780($145)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Surakarta and Jambi

There are several options for getting from Surakarta to Jambi by plane, bus, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around IDR 778,855 ($52) and will take around 1 day 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 2,007,045 ($135).

The distance between Surakarta and Jambi is around 1,096km (681 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,037km (645 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Surakarta and Jambi by plane.

The quickest way to get from Surakarta to Jambi is to fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx IDR 2,007,045 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Surakarta and Jambi is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 778,855 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Surakarta and Jambi. We recommend that you fly from Solo (SOC) to Jambi (DJB). instead which will take 2h 45m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Surakarta and Jambi. We recommend that you fly from Solo (SOC) to Jambi (DJB). instead which will take 2h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Surakarta and Jambi. Flights depart from Solo (SOC) and arrive at Jambi (DJB) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 2h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Surakarta to Jambi. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 2h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Surakarta to Jambi typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Solo (SOC) and and arrive into Jambi (DJB).

The closest major airport to Jambi is Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) (DJB) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Jambi. Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM) (PLM) and Fatmawati Soekarno Airport (BKS) (BKS) 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 Jambi. We recommend that you fly from Solo (SOC) to Jambi (DJB). instead which will take 2h 45m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Surakarta to Jambi is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around IDR 2,007,045 ($135).

How do I get from Surakarta to Jambi

Compare travel optionsbetween Surakarta and Jambi

Transport options from Surakarta to Jambi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 45m
IDR 2,007,045($135)
hourly1,096km (681 miles)
Train and Plane4h 25m
IDR 2,291,625($155)
every 20 mins1,132km (703 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 30m
IDR 1,722,465($115)
twice daily1,138km (707 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
1 day 15h
IDR 973,565($65)
once daily1,590km (988 miles)
Train, Ferry and Bus1 day 8h
IDR 778,855($52)
once daily1,477km (918 miles)
Car and Ferry
17h 25m
IDR 2,186,780($145)
hourly1,320km (821 miles)

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Airports near Jambi

The following major airports near Jambi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.

DJB
Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Jambi
PLM
Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM)
International Airport
Distance
186km (116 miles) from Jambi
BKS
Fatmawati Soekarno Airport (BKS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
285km (177 miles) from Jambi