How to travel from Surakarta to Langsa, Indonesia
The distance between Surakarta and Langsa is around 2,074km (1,289 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 7h 10m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Surakarta to Langsa by plane, taxi, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Langsa → Surakarta if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Taxi
Fly from Solo (SOC) to Kuala Namu (KNO) then take a taxi to Langsa.
- Duration7h 10m
- Flight time3h 35m
- Typical costIDR 3,295,150($220)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train, Ferry and Taxi
Take the train to Purwokerto and then to Jakarta Kota then take a ferry to Belawan then take a taxi to Langsa.
- Duration2 days 23h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 1,782,375($120)
Multiple operators
Bus, Ferry and Taxi
Take the bus to Pondok Pinang then take a ferry to Belawan then take a taxi to Langsa.
- Duration3 days
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 1,752,420($115)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Merak then take a ferry to Bakauheni Port then drive to Langsa.
- Duration1 day 11h
- Departshourly
- Typical costIDR 4,283,695($285)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Surakarta and Langsa
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Surakarta to Langsa by plane, taxi, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take a taxi which costs around IDR 1,752,420 ($115) and will take around 3 days. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 7h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,295,150 ($220).
The distance between Surakarta and Langsa is around 2,074km (1,289 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,957km (1,216 miles)
It takes around 7h 10m to get from Surakarta and Langsa by plane and taxi.
The quickest way to get from Surakarta to Langsa is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 7h 10m and will set you back approx IDR 3,295,150 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between Surakarta and Langsa is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take a taxi which will typically cost around IDR 1,752,420 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Surakarta and Langsa. We recommend that you fly from Solo (SOC) to Kuala Namu (KNO) then take a taxi to Langsa. instead which will take 7h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Surakarta and Langsa. We recommend that you fly from Solo (SOC) to Kuala Namu (KNO) then take a taxi to Langsa. instead which will take 7h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Surakarta to Langsa. We recommend that you fly from Solo (SOC) to Kuala Namu (KNO) then take a taxi to Langsa. instead which will take 7h 10m.
The closest major airport to Langsa is Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) (KNO) which is approximately 137km (85 miles) from Langsa. Malikus Saleh Airport (LSW) (LSW) and Silangit Airport (DTB) (DTB) 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 Langsa. We recommend that you fly from Solo (SOC) to Kuala Namu (KNO) then take a taxi to Langsa. instead which will take 7h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Surakarta to Langsa is to fly and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around IDR 3,295,150 ($220).
Compare travel optionsbetween Surakarta and Langsa
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Taxi + 4 similar | 7h 10m | IDR 3,295,150($220) | twice daily | 2,074km (1,289 miles) |
| Train to Wates, plane and taxi | 7h 35m | IDR 3,669,600($245) | every 20 mins | 2,271km (1,411 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Taxi | 7h 55m | IDR 2,830,835($190) | twice daily | 2,083km (1,294 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Taxi | 8h 50m | IDR 3,160,350($210) | twice daily | 2,116km (1,315 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Taxi | 13h 55m | IDR 4,148,895($275) | twice daily | 2,174km (1,351 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Taxi | 2 days 23h | IDR 1,782,375($120) | once a week | 2,556km (1,588 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Taxi | 3 days | IDR 1,752,420($115) | once a week | 2,621km (1,629 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 1 day 11h | IDR 4,283,695($285) | hourly | 2,586km (1,607 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Surakarta and Langsa
Airlines
Super Air Jet
Lion Mentari Airlines
Garuda Indonesia
Batik Air
Citilink Indonesia
Bus companies
Kramat Djati
Local Bus Indonesia
Ferry operators
Pelni
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Train operators
Prambanan Ekspres
Airports near Langsa
The following major airports near Langsa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Kualanamu International Airport (KNO)
- Distance
- 137km (85 miles) from Langsa
Malikus Saleh Airport (LSW)
- Distance
- 141km (87 miles) from Langsa
Silangit Airport (DTB)
- Distance
- 271km (169 miles) from Langsa