How to travel from Surakarta to Sumedang, Indonesia

The distance between Surakarta and Sumedang is around 403km (250 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Surakarta to Sumedang by taxi, car, train, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Stasiun Maguwo then fly from Adisutjipto (JOG) to Husein Sastranegara (BDO).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,782,375($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Sumedang.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    IDR 2,096,915($140)
Operated by

Taksi Gelora

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Drive

Drive to Sumedang.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Distance403km (250 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Surakarta and Sumedang

There are several options for getting from Surakarta to Sumedang by taxi, car, train, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around IDR 973,565 ($65) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,782,375 ($120).

The distance between Surakarta and Sumedang is around 403km (250 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 330km (205 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Surakarta and Sumedang by taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Surakarta to Sumedang is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx IDR 1,782,375 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Surakarta and Sumedang, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 973,565 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Surakarta and Sumedang. We recommend that you take the train to Stasiun Maguwo then fly from Adisutjipto (JOG) to Husein Sastranegara (BDO). instead which will take 2h 50m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Surakarta and Sumedang. We recommend that you take the train to Stasiun Maguwo then fly from Adisutjipto (JOG) to Husein Sastranegara (BDO). instead which will take 2h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Surakarta to Sumedang. We recommend that you take the train to Stasiun Maguwo then fly from Adisutjipto (JOG) to Husein Sastranegara (BDO). instead which will take 2h 50m.

The closest major airport to Sumedang is Husein Sastranegara International Airport (BDO) (BDO) which is approximately 38km (23 miles) from Sumedang. Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP) (HLP) and Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) (CGK) 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 Sumedang. The distance is around 403km (250 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Surakarta to Sumedang is to take a taxi which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around IDR 2,096,915 ($140).

How do I get from Surakarta to Sumedang

Compare travel optionsbetween Surakarta and Sumedang

Transport options from Surakarta to Sumedang
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
2h 50m
IDR 1,782,375($120)
every 3 hours429km (266 miles)
Bus and Plane3h 60m
IDR 1,947,135($130)
twice daily467km (290 miles)
Plane and Bus6h 35m
IDR 973,565($65)
hourly719km (447 miles)
Taxi
4h 45m
IDR 2,096,915($140)
on demand403km (250 miles)
Drive
4h 45m
IDR 674,010($45)
on demand403km (250 miles)

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Airports near Sumedang

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

BDO
Husein Sastranegara International Airport (BDO)
International Airport
Distance
38km (23 miles) from Sumedang
HLP
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
131km (82 miles) from Sumedang
CGK
Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK)
International Airport
Distance
162km (100 miles) from Sumedang