How to travel from Surakarta to Kediri, Indonesia

The distance between Surakarta and Kediri is around 182km (113 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 2h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Surakarta to Kediri by train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Kediri.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    IDR 164,760($11)
Operated by

Kereta API

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Kediri.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    IDR 973,565($65)
Operated by

Taksi Gelora

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Drive

Drive to Kediri.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance182km (113 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Surakarta and Kediri

There are several options for getting from Surakarta to Kediri by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around IDR 164,760 ($11) and will take around 2h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 973,565 ($65).

The distance between Surakarta and Kediri is around 182km (113 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 150km (93 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Surakarta to Kediri is to take a taxi which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx IDR 973,565 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between Surakarta and Kediri, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around IDR 164,760 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Surakarta and Kediri. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Surakarta and Kediri with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 2h 20m.

Kereta API run train services between Surakarta and Kediri. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 2h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Surakarta and Kediri. We recommend that you take a taxi to Kediri. instead which will take 2h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Surakarta to Kediri. We recommend that you take the train to Kediri. instead which will take 2h 20m.

The closest major airport to Kediri is Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (MLG) (MLG) which is approximately 62km (38 miles) from Kediri. Juanda International Airport (SUB) (SUB) and Adisumarmo International Airport (SOC) (SOC) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Surakarta and Kediri. The distance is around 182km (113 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Surakarta to Kediri is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around IDR 164,760 ($11).

How do I get from Surakarta to Kediri

Compare travel optionsbetween Surakarta and Kediri

Transport options from Surakarta to Kediri
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 20m
IDR 164,760($11)
every 4 hours195km (121 miles)
Taxi
2h 10m
IDR 973,565($65)
on demand182km (113 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
IDR 314,535($21)
on demand182km (113 miles)

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Airports near Kediri

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

MLG
Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (MLG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
62km (38 miles) from Kediri
SUB
Juanda International Airport (SUB)
International Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Kediri
SOC
Adisumarmo International Airport (SOC)
International Airport
Distance
160km (99 miles) from Kediri