How to travel from Surakarta to Manokwari, Indonesia
The distance between Surakarta and Manokwari is around 2,843km (1,767 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 6h 40m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Surakarta to Manokwari by plane, bus, train and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Manokwari → Surakarta if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Solo (SOC) to Manokwari (MKW).
- Duration6h 40m
- Flight time6h 20m
- Typical costIDR 5,466,955($365)
Batik Air
+ 3 others2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Gubeng then take a ferry to Manokwari.
- Duration4 days 4h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costIDR 913,655($61)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Surakarta and Manokwari
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Surakarta to Manokwari by plane, bus, train and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around IDR 913,655 ($61) and will take around 4 days 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 6h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 5,466,955 ($365).
The distance between Surakarta and Manokwari is around 2,843km (1,767 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,682km (1,667 miles)
It takes around 6h 40m to get from Surakarta and Manokwari by plane.
The quickest way to get from Surakarta to Manokwari is to fly which takes around 6h 40m and will set you back approx IDR 5,466,955 ($365).
The cheapest way to travel between Surakarta and Manokwari is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 913,655 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Surakarta and Manokwari. We recommend that you fly from Solo (SOC) to Manokwari (MKW). instead which will take 6h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Surakarta and Manokwari. We recommend that you fly from Solo (SOC) to Manokwari (MKW). instead which will take 6h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Surakarta and Manokwari. Flights depart from Solo (SOC) and arrive at Manokwari (MKW) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 6h 20m.
There is no direct flight from Surakarta to Manokwari. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK) and Sorong (SOQ). This services will take at least 6h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Surakarta to Manokwari typically takes around 6h 20m. Flights depart from Solo (SOC) and and arrive into Manokwari (MKW).
The closest major airport to Manokwari is Rendani Airport (MKW) (MKW) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Manokwari. Frans Kaisiepo Airport (BIK) (BIK) and Sentani Airport (DJJ) (DJJ) 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 Manokwari. We recommend that you fly from Solo (SOC) to Manokwari (MKW). instead which will take 6h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Surakarta to Manokwari is to fly which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around IDR 5,466,955 ($365).
Compare travel optionsbetween Surakarta and Manokwari
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 6h 40m | IDR 5,466,955($365) | hourly | 3,597km (2,235 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 55m | IDR 4,253,740($285) | every 20 mins | 2,893km (1,798 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 7h 5m | IDR 3,235,240($215) | twice daily | 2,843km (1,767 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 4 days 4h | IDR 913,655($61) | twice a week | 3,098km (1,925 miles) |
| Train to Surabaya Pasar Turi, Ferry | 5 days 9h | IDR 1,048,455($70) | once a week | 3,865km (2,401 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Surakarta and Manokwari
Airlines
Batik Air
Lion Mentari Airlines
Garuda Indonesia
PT. Sriwijaya Air
Train operators
Kereta API
Prambanan Ekspres
Bus companies
Kramat Djati
Ferry operators
Pelni
Airports near Manokwari
The following major airports near Manokwari offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Rendani Airport (MKW)
- Distance
- 4km (3 miles) from Manokwari
Frans Kaisiepo Airport (BIK)
- Distance
- 229km (142 miles) from Manokwari
Sentani Airport (DJJ)
- Distance
- 740km (460 miles) from Manokwari