4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Semarang to Surakarta
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
1 h 9 m
Average duration
1 h 37 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
77 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Semarang to Surakarta is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Semarang to Surakarta will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $21.
Of the 3 trains that leave Semarang for Surakarta every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 77 km distance in an average of 1 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 9 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 54 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 and coach for Semarang to Surakarta
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Semarang to Surakarta among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 77 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
$21 Average Price | $5 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Semarang to Surakarta train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:45 pm Semarang Poncol Station | 1h49 | 4:34 pm Solobalapan | 0 changesdirect | |
| 2:51 pm Semarang Poncol Station | 1h09 | 4:00 pm Solobalapan | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:13 pm Semarang Poncol Station | 1h54 | 12:07 am Solobalapan | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Semarang to Surakarta
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Distance 77 km |
Average train duration 1h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 9m |
First train 14:45 |
Last train 22:13 |
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FAQs: Semarang to Surakarta train
When departing from Semarang, you have various train station options to start your route from including Semarang Tawang Bank Jateng and Train Station Semarang Poncol. When arriving in Surakarta, you can end your trip in train stations like Solo Balapan and Solo Jebres.
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 Solo Balapan, located away from the city centre.
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