How to travel from Surakarta to Yogyakarta, Indonesia

There are several options for getting from Surakarta to Yogyakarta by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around IDR 59,910 ($4) and will take around 1h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 40min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 149,780 ($10).

The distance between Surakarta and Yogyakarta is around 59km (37 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 68km (42 miles)

It takes around 40min to get from Surakarta and Yogyakarta by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 58min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Surakarta to Yogyakarta is to take the train which takes around 40min and will set you back approx IDR 149,780 ($10).

The cheapest way to travel between Surakarta and Yogyakarta, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 59,910 ($4) for a standard one-way ticket.

Yes there is a train service that runs between Surakarta and Yogyakarta. It typically takes around 40min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Surakarta and Yogyakarta with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 40min.

Kereta API and Prambanan Ekspres run train services between Surakarta and Yogyakarta. Trains depart hourly and will take around 40min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Surakarta and Yogyakarta. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Surakarta and Yogyakarta with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 1h 20m.

Rama Sakti run regular bus services between Surakarta and Yogyakarta. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 1h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Surakarta to Yogyakarta. We recommend that you take the train to Yogyakarta. instead which will take 40min.

The closest major airport to Yogyakarta is Adisucipto Airport (JOG) (JOG) which is approximately 23km (14 miles) from Yogyakarta. Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) (YIA) and Adisumarmo International Airport (SOC) (SOC) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Yes it is possible to drive from Surakarta and Yogyakarta. The distance is around 67km (42 miles) by road and it will take around 58min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Surakarta to Yogyakarta is to take the train which takes, on average, 40min and will usually cost around IDR 149,780 ($10).