How to travel from Tanjung Pandan to Surakarta, Indonesia

The distance between Tanjung Pandan and Surakarta is around 903km (561 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3hrs.

7 routes found

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

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

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Fly

Fly from Tanjung Pandan (TJQ) to Solo (SOC).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 2,231,715($150)
Operated by

Lion Mentari Airlines

+ 4 others

3 similiar routes

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Tanjung Priok then take the bus to Surakarta.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 464,315($31)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Tanjung Priok then take the train to Solo Balapan.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 434,360($29)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tanjung Pandan and Surakarta

There are several options for getting from Tanjung Pandan to Surakarta by plane, train, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around IDR 434,360 ($29) and will take around 1 day 3h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 2,231,715 ($150).

The distance between Tanjung Pandan and Surakarta is around 903km (561 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 642km (399 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Tanjung Pandan and Surakarta by plane.

The quickest way to get from Tanjung Pandan to Surakarta is to fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx IDR 2,231,715 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Tanjung Pandan and Surakarta is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around IDR 434,360 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Tanjung Pandan and Surakarta. We recommend that you fly from Tanjung Pandan (TJQ) to Solo (SOC). instead which will take 3hrs.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tanjung Pandan and Surakarta. We recommend that you fly from Tanjung Pandan (TJQ) to Solo (SOC). instead which will take 3hrs.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Tanjung Pandan and Surakarta. Flights depart from Tanjung Pandan (TJQ) and arrive at Solo (SOC) - via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). The flight takes around 2h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Tanjung Pandan to Surakarta. There is however a flight that goes via Soekarno–Hatta (CGK). This services will take at least 3hrs (not including layover time).

The flight from Tanjung Pandan to Surakarta typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Tanjung Pandan (TJQ) and and arrive into Solo (SOC).

The closest major airport to Surakarta is Adisumarmo International Airport (SOC) (SOC) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Surakarta. Adisucipto Airport (JOG) (JOG) and Achmad Yani International Airport (SRG) (SRG) 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 Tanjung Pandan to Surakarta. We recommend that you fly from Tanjung Pandan (TJQ) to Solo (SOC). instead which will take 3hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tanjung Pandan to Surakarta is to fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around IDR 2,231,715 ($150).

How do I get from Tanjung Pandan to Surakarta

Compare travel optionsbetween Tanjung Pandan and Surakarta

Transport options from Tanjung Pandan to Surakarta
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
3hrs
IDR 2,231,715($150)
hourly903km (561 miles)
Fly to Adisutjipto (JOG), Train4h 30m
IDR 2,980,615($200)
every 3 hours1,274km (792 miles)
Plane and Bus4h 45m
IDR 1,572,685($105)
twice daily947km (588 miles)
Plane and Train5h 15m
IDR 2,141,850($145)
hourly942km (585 miles)
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar
1 day 3h
IDR 464,315($31)
once a week947km (588 miles)
Ferry to Tanjung Priok, Bus1 day 6h
IDR 449,340($30)
once a week968km (601 miles)
Ferry and Train
1 day 3h
IDR 434,360($29)
once a week970km (603 miles)

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Airports near Surakarta

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

SOC
Adisumarmo International Airport (SOC)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Surakarta
JOG
Adisucipto Airport (JOG)
International Airport
Distance
49km (31 miles) from Surakarta
SRG
Achmad Yani International Airport (SRG)
International Airport
Distance
82km (51 miles) from Surakarta