The cheapest and fastest trains from Surabaya to Semarang
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
2 h 59 m
Average duration
3 h 16 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
259 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Surabaya to Semarang is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Surabaya to Semarang will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $21.
Of the 5 trains that leave Surabaya 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 259 km distance in an average of 3 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 59 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 31 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 Surabaya to Semarang
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Surabaya to Semarang among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $6, and a flight costs an average of $45.
Distance: 259 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average Price | $7 Average Price Cheapest | $85 Average Price |
4h 14m Average total duration Fastest 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Surabaya to Semarang train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:50 am Surabaya Pasar Turi | 4h09 | 9:59 am Semarang Tawang | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:15 am Surabaya Pasar Turi | 4h08 | 10:23 am Semarang Tawang | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:50 am Surabaya Pasar Turi | 3h22 | 11:12 am Semarang Tawang | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:10 am Surabaya Pasar Turi | 2h59 | 12:09 pm Semarang Tawang | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 1:30 pm Surabaya Pasar Turi | 4h15 | 5:45 pm Semarang Tawang | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Surabaya to Semarang
Distance 259 km |
Average train duration 3h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 2h 59m |
First train 05:50 |
Last train 23:00 |
Train companies: Kereta API from Surabaya to Semarang trainsKereta API trains will get you between Surabaya and Semarang from $6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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