The cheapest and fastest trains from Semarang to Malang
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$33
Fastest journey
6 h 31 m
Average duration
7 h 45 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
267 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Semarang to Malang is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Semarang to Malang will cost around $33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $20.
Of the 3 trains that leave Semarang for Malang every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 267 km distance in an average of 7 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 31 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 39 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 Semarang to Malang
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Semarang to Malang among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $11, and a flight costs an average of $114.
Distance: 267 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$33 Average Price | $11 Average Price Cheapest | $149 Average Price |
8h 14m Average total duration 7h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 4m Average total duration 6h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 36m Average total duration Fastest 5h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Semarang to Malang train times
The table below shows live departures for Semarang to Malang 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:51 pm Semarang Poncol Station | 8h04 | 10:55 pm Malang | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:13 pm Semarang Poncol Station | 8h39 | 6:52 am Malang | 1 change | |
| Sunday, 21 December | |||||
![]() | 4:39 am Semarang Poncol | 6h31 | 11:10 am Malang | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Semarang to Malang
Trains from Semarang to Malang run on average 1 times per day, taking around 7h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 but you can travel from only $11 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:40, the last at 16:00. The fastest train covers the 267 km distance in 6h 31m.
Distance 267 km |
Average train duration 7h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 6h 31m |
First train 07:40 |
Last train 16:00 |
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FAQs: Semarang to Malang train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Semarang to Malang 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 Malang, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Semarang, you have various train station options to start your route from including Train Station Semarang Poncol and Semarang Tawang Bank Jateng. When arriving in Malang, you can end your trip in train stations like Malang and Malang Kotalama.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Train Station Semarang Poncol, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Malang, located away from the city centre.
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