How to travel from Surakarta to Jayapura, Indonesia

The distance between Surakarta and Jayapura is around 3,525km (2,190 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 7h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Surakarta to Jayapura by plane, bus, train and ferry. 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 Jayapura (DJJ).

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Flight time6h 45m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 6,200,875($415)
Operated by

Garuda Indonesia

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2 similiar routes

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Gubeng then take a ferry to Jayapura.

  • Duration5 days 19h
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,138,325($76)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Surakarta and Jayapura

There are several options for getting from Surakarta to Jayapura by plane, bus, train and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around IDR 1,138,325 ($76) and will take around 5 days 19h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 7h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 6,200,875 ($415).

The distance between Surakarta and Jayapura is around 3,525km (2,190 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3,355km (2,084 miles)

It takes around 7h 35m to get from Surakarta and Jayapura by plane.

The quickest way to get from Surakarta to Jayapura is to fly which takes around 7h 35m and will set you back approx IDR 6,200,875 ($415).

The cheapest way to travel between Surakarta and Jayapura is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 1,138,325 ($76) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Surakarta and Jayapura. We recommend that you fly from Solo (SOC) to Jayapura (DJJ). instead which will take 7h 35m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Surakarta and Jayapura. We recommend that you fly from Solo (SOC) to Jayapura (DJJ). instead which will take 7h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Surakarta and Jayapura. Flights depart from Solo (SOC) and arrive at Jayapura (DJJ) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 6h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Surakarta to Jayapura. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 7h 35m (not including layover time).

The flight from Surakarta to Jayapura typically takes around 6h 45m. Flights depart from Solo (SOC) and and arrive into Jayapura (DJJ).

The closest major airport to Jayapura is Sentani Airport (DJJ) (DJJ) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Jayapura. Wamena Airport (WMX) (WMX) and Nop Goliath Airport (DEX) (DEX) 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 Jayapura. We recommend that you fly from Solo (SOC) to Jayapura (DJJ). instead which will take 7h 35m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Surakarta to Jayapura is to fly which takes, on average, 7h 35m and will usually cost around IDR 6,200,875 ($415).

How do I get from Surakarta to Jayapura

Compare travel optionsbetween Surakarta and Jayapura

Transport options from Surakarta to Jayapura
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
7h 35m
IDR 6,200,875($415)
hourly4,300km (2,672 miles)
Train and Plane7h 60m
IDR 5,287,220($355)
every 20 mins3,575km (2,221 miles)
Bus and Plane8h 10m
IDR 4,118,940($275)
twice daily3,525km (2,190 miles)
Train and Ferry + 1 similar
5 days 19h
IDR 1,138,325($76)
3 times a week4,260km (2,647 miles)
Train to Surabaya Pasar Turi, Ferry7 days 1h
IDR 1,273,125($85)
once a week4,951km (3,076 miles)

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Airports near Jayapura

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

DJJ
Sentani Airport (DJJ)
International Airport
Distance
21km (13 miles) from Jayapura
WMX
Wamena Airport (WMX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
261km (162 miles) from Jayapura
DEX
Nop Goliath Airport (DEX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
291km (181 miles) from Jayapura