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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Semarang to Surabaya
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
2 h 52 m
Average duration
3 h 19 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
259 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Semarang to Surabaya is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Semarang to Surabaya will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $20.
Of the 5 trains that leave Semarang for Surabaya 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 259 km distance in an average of 3 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 3 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 Surabaya
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Semarang to Surabaya 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 2h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $10, and a flight costs an average of $47.
Distance: 259 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average Price | $11 Average Price Cheapest | $83 Average Price |
4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Semarang to Surabaya train times
The table below shows live departures for Semarang to Surabaya trains for today, Friday, 2 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:21 am Semarang Tawang | 4h04 | 8:25 am Surabaya Pasar Turi | 0 changesdirect | |
| 8:31 am Semarang Tawang | 4h24 | 12:55 pm Surabaya Pasar Turi | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday, 3 January | |||||
| 12:38 am Semarang Tawang | 3h33 | 4:11 am Surabaya Pasar Turi | 0 changesdirect | |
| 1:22 am Semarang Tawang | 2h53 | 4:15 am Surabaya Pasar Turi | 0 changesdirect | |
| 3:53 am Semarang Tawang | 4h05 | 7:58 am Surabaya Pasar Turi | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Semarang to Surabaya
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Trains from Semarang to Surabaya run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 but you can travel from only $11 by coach.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:50, the last at 23:00. The fastest train covers the 259 km distance in 2h 52m.
Distance 259 km |
Average train duration 3h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 2h 52m |
First train 05:50 |
Last train 23:00 |
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FAQs: Semarang to Surabaya train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Semarang to Surabaya 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 Surabaya, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Semarang, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Semarang Tawang Bank Jateng and Train Station Semarang Poncol. When arriving in Surabaya, you can end your journey in train stations like Surabaya Gubeng and Surabaya Pasarturi.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Semarang Tawang Bank Jateng, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Surabaya Gubeng, located away from the city centre.
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