How to travel from Surakarta to Mataram, Indonesia

The distance between Surakarta and Mataram is around 738km (459 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Surakarta to Mataram by train, plane, bus and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MataramSurakarta if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Solo (SOC) to Lombok (LOP).

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time3h 15m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 3,040,525($205)
Operated by

Lion Mentari Airlines

+ 4 others

3 similiar routes

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bus
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ferry
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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Ponorogo and then to Denpasar then take a ferry to Bangsal.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,228,190($82)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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bus
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ferry
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Train, Bus and Ferry

Take the train to Jember then take the bus to Sanur then take a ferry to Bangsal.

  • Duration17h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,243,170($83)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Surakarta and Mataram

There are several options for getting from Surakarta to Mataram by train, plane, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around IDR 688,985 ($46) and will take around 20h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,939,200 ($265).

The distance between Surakarta and Mataram is around 738km (459 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 592km (368 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Surakarta and Mataram by train and plane.

The quickest way to get from Surakarta to Mataram is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx IDR 3,939,200 ($265).

The cheapest way to travel between Surakarta and Mataram is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 688,985 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Surakarta and Mataram. We recommend that you take the train to Stasiun Maguwo then fly from Adisutjipto (JOG) to Lombok (LOP). instead which will take 4h 40m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Surakarta and Mataram. We recommend that you take the train to Stasiun Maguwo then fly from Adisutjipto (JOG) to Lombok (LOP). instead which will take 4h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Surakarta and Mataram. Flights depart from Solo (SOC) and arrive at Lombok (LOP) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 3h 15m.

There is no direct flight from Surakarta to Mataram. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 4h 40m (not including layover time).

The flight from Surakarta to Mataram typically takes around 3h 15m. Flights depart from Solo (SOC) and and arrive into Lombok (LOP).

The closest major airport to Mataram is Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP) (LOP) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Mataram. Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) (DPS) and Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ) (SWQ) 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 Mataram. We recommend that you take the train to Stasiun Maguwo then fly from Adisutjipto (JOG) to Lombok (LOP). instead which will take 4h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Surakarta to Mataram is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around IDR 3,939,200 ($265).

How do I get from Surakarta to Mataram

Compare travel optionsbetween Surakarta and Mataram

Transport options from Surakarta to Mataram
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
4h 40m
IDR 3,040,525($205)
hourly1,624km (1,009 miles)
Train and Plane4h 40m
IDR 3,939,200($265)
every 3 hours738km (459 miles)
Bus and Plane6h 20m
IDR 2,456,385($165)
twice daily1,666km (1,035 miles)
Train to Wates, Fly6h 25m
IDR 2,875,765($190)
every 20 mins1,660km (1,031 miles)
Bus and Ferry
1 day 6h
IDR 1,228,190($82)
once daily906km (563 miles)
Train, Bus and Ferry + 1 similar
17h 50m
IDR 1,243,170($83)
once daily841km (523 miles)
Train to Gubeng, bus and ferry20h 50m
IDR 688,985($46)
once a week831km (517 miles)

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Airports near Mataram

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

LOP
Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP)
International Airport
Distance
27km (17 miles) from Mataram
DPS
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
International Airport
Distance
105km (65 miles) from Mataram
SWQ
Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
144km (90 miles) from Mataram