How to travel from Surakarta to Komodo, Indonesia
The distance between Surakarta and Komodo is around 1,122km (697 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 7h 20m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Surakarta to Komodo by plane, ferry, train and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Komodo → Surakarta if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Solo (SOC) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a ferry to Komodo National Park.
- Duration7h 20m
- Flight time3h 40m
- Typical costIDR 3,909,245($260)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Surabaya and then to Bali DB Trans then take a ferry to Pelabuhan Bima.
- Duration1 day 22h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 584,140($39)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Surakarta and Komodo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Surakarta to Komodo by plane, ferry, train and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around IDR 584,140 ($39) and will take around 1 day 22h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 7h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,909,245 ($260).
The distance between Surakarta and Komodo is around 1,122km (697 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 966km (600 miles)
It takes around 7h 20m to get from Surakarta and Komodo by plane and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Surakarta to Komodo is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 7h 20m and will set you back approx IDR 3,909,245 ($260).
The cheapest way to travel between Surakarta and Komodo is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 584,140 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Surakarta and Komodo. We recommend that you fly from Solo (SOC) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a ferry to Komodo National Park. instead which will take 7h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Surakarta and Komodo. We recommend that you fly from Solo (SOC) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a ferry to Komodo National Park. instead which will take 7h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Surakarta to Komodo. We recommend that you fly from Solo (SOC) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a ferry to Komodo National Park. instead which will take 7h 20m.
The closest major airport to Komodo is Komodo Airport (LBJ) (LBJ) which is approximately 36km (23 miles) from Komodo. Sultan Muhammad Salahuddin Airport (BMU) (BMU) and Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP) (LOP) 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 Komodo. We recommend that you fly from Solo (SOC) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a ferry to Komodo National Park. instead which will take 7h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Surakarta to Komodo is to fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around IDR 3,909,245 ($260).
Compare travel optionsbetween Surakarta and Komodo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry + 3 similar | 7h 20m | IDR 3,909,245($260) | once daily | 2,028km (1,260 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 7h 40m | IDR 5,257,260($350) | once daily | 1,158km (719 miles) |
| Train to Wates, plane and ferry | 8h 50m | IDR 4,044,050($270) | once daily | 2,064km (1,282 miles) |
| Train to Gubeng, plane and ferry | 9h 15m | IDR 1,977,090($130) | once daily | 1,122km (697 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 3 similar | 1 day 22h | IDR 584,140($39) | once a week | 1,266km (787 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 1 day 16h | IDR 644,050($43) | once a week | 1,277km (794 miles) |
| Train to Gubeng, bus and ferry | 2 days 4h | IDR 748,900($50) | once a week | 1,390km (864 miles) |
| Train to Blitar, bus and ferry | 2 days 10h | IDR 718,940($48) | once a week | 1,440km (895 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Surakarta and Komodo
Airlines
Batik Air
Lion Mentari Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Garuda Indonesia
Wings Air
Train operators
Prambanan Ekspres
Kereta API
Bus companies
Bali Jaya Trans
Eka Cepat
DB Trans
Mtrans
Ferry operators
Local Boat Indonesia
Pelni
Airports near Komodo
The following major airports near Komodo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Komodo Airport (LBJ)
- Distance
- 36km (23 miles) from Komodo
Sultan Muhammad Salahuddin Airport (BMU)
- Distance
- 96km (59 miles) from Komodo
Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP)
- Distance
- 363km (225 miles) from Komodo