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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Jakarta to Semarang
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$22
Fastest journey
4 h 52 m
Average duration
5 h 2 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
404 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Jakarta to Semarang is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Jakarta to Semarang will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $22.
Of the 5 trains that leave Jakarta for Semarang every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 404 km distance in an average of 5 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 11 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Jakarta to Semarang
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Jakarta to Semarang among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $10, and a flight costs an average of $48.
Distance: 404 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average Price | $59 Average Price | $12 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 34m Average total duration 9h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Jakarta to Semarang train times
The table below shows live departures for Jakarta to Semarang trains for today, Saturday, 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:15 am Jakarta Gambir | 4h55 | 12:10 pm Semarang Tawang | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:20 am Jakarta Gambir | 4h52 | 1:12 pm Semarang Tawang | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:20 am Jakarta Gambir | 5h11 | 3:31 pm Semarang Tawang | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4:45 pm Jakarta Gambir | 5h10 | 9:55 pm Semarang Tawang | 0 changesdirect | |
| 7:30 pm Jakarta Gambir | 5h03 | 12:33 am Semarang Tawang | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Jakarta to Semarang
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Trains from Jakarta to Semarang run on average 10 times per day, taking around 5h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 but you can travel from only $10 by coach.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 404 km distance in 4h 49m.
Distance 404 km |
Average train duration 5h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 4h 49m |
First train 00:10 |
Last train 23:50 |
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FAQs: Jakarta to Semarang train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Jakarta to Semarang by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Semarang, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Jakarta, you have various train station options to start your route from including Gambir, Pasar Senen and Jatinegara. When arriving in Semarang, you can end your trip in train stations like Train Station Semarang Poncol and Semarang Tawang Bank Jateng.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Gambir, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Train Station Semarang Poncol, located away from the city centre.
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