The distance between Surakarta and Ubud is around 555km (345 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Surakarta to Ubud by plane, train, bus, ferry, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Solo (SOC) to Ngurah Rai (DPS).
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Take the bus to Surabaya and then to Terminal Mengwi.
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Take the train to Jember then take the bus to Sanur.
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Drive to Ketapang then take a ferry to Gilimanuk then drive to Ubud.
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There are several options for getting from Surakarta to Ubud by plane, train, bus, ferry, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around IDR 494,275 ($33) and will take around 15h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,662,555 ($110).
The distance between Surakarta and Ubud is around 555km (345 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 499km (310 miles)
It takes around 2hrs to get from Surakarta and Ubud by plane.
The quickest way to get from Surakarta to Ubud is to fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx IDR 1,662,555 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Surakarta and Ubud is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 494,275 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Surakarta and Ubud. We recommend that you fly from Solo (SOC) to Ngurah Rai (DPS). instead which will take 2hrs.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Surakarta and Ubud. It typically takes around 19h 35m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Surakarta to Ubud. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Surabaya, Kantor Surabaya Peneleh and Terminal Mengwi. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 19h 35m.
Putra Agung and Gunung Harta run regular bus services between Surakarta and Ubud. Buses run once daily and take around 19h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Surakarta and Ubud. Flights depart from Solo (SOC) and arrive at Ngurah Rai (DPS). The flight takes around 1h 15m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Surakarta and Ubud with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 15m.
Lion Mentari Airlines, Indonesia AirAsia and Wings Air fly between Surakarta and Ubud. Flights depart from Solo (SOC) and and arrive into Ngurah Rai (DPS). These flights usually take around 1h 15m.
The flight from Surakarta to Ubud typically takes around 1h 15m. Flights depart from Solo (SOC) and and arrive into Ngurah Rai (DPS).
The closest major airport to Ubud is Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) (DPS) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Ubud. Blimbingsari Airport (BWX) (BWX) 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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Surakarta to Ubud. We recommend that you fly from Solo (SOC) to Ngurah Rai (DPS). instead which will take 2hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Surakarta to Ubud is to fly which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around IDR 1,662,555 ($110).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 3 similar | 2hrs | IDR 1,662,555($110) | hourly | 555km (345 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 20m | IDR 2,606,165($175) | every 3 hours | 619km (385 miles) |
Train to Wates, Fly | 3h 40m | IDR 1,872,245($125) | every 20 mins | 709km (440 miles) |
Bus and Plane | 4h 15m | IDR 2,875,765($190) | twice daily | 710km (441 miles) |
Bus | 19h 35m | IDR 599,120($40) | once daily | 691km (429 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 15h 60m | IDR 494,275($33) | every 20 mins | 722km (449 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Taxi | 13h 10m | IDR 1,662,555($110) | twice daily | 693km (431 miles) |
Train, Ferry and Bus | 14h 20m | IDR 539,205($36) | twice daily | 707km (439 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 8h 60m | IDR 1,108,370($74) | hourly | 657km (408 miles) |
Lion Mentari Airlines
Indonesia AirAsia
Wings Air
Batik Air
Garuda Indonesia
Prambanan Ekspres
Kereta API
Kramat Djati
Local Bus Indonesia
Bali Jaya Trans
Putra Agung
Gunung Harta
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
The following major airports near Ubud offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.