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Compare train, coach and flight for Surabaya to Surakarta
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Surabaya to Surakarta among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $19, and a flight costs an average of $82.
Distance: 214 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
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$27 Average Price | $101 Average Price | $19 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 10m Average total duration 8h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Surabaya to Surakarta train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday, 5 November
Last updated at 12:38 am
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:00 am Surabaya Gubeng | 4h42 | 9:42 am Solo Balapan | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:00 am Surabaya Gubeng | 3h06 | 10:06 am Solo Balapan | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:30 am Surabaya Gubeng | 2h44 | 11:14 am Solo Balapan | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:15 am Surabaya Gubeng | 3h06 | 2:21 pm Solo Balapan | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 1:01 pm Surabaya Gubeng | 5h06 | 6:07 pm Solo Balapan | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Surabaya to Surakarta
Trains from Surabaya to Surakarta run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 but you can travel from only $19 by coach.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from $19
Distance 214 km |
Average train duration 3h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 2h 44m |
First train 05:00 |
Last train 20:00 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from $19
Train companies: Kereta API from Surabaya to Surakarta trainsKereta API trains will get you between Surabaya and Surakarta from $19. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Kereta API
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 44m
Cheapest Price
$21
Kereta API frequency
10 a day
FAQs: Surabaya to Surakarta train
FAQs: Travel by train from Surabaya to Surakarta easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Surabaya to Surakarta.

Cheap train tickets from Surabaya to Surakarta can start from as little as $13 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Surabaya to Surakarta is $13; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The train time to Surakarta from Surabaya is on average 4 h 6 min for the 214 km long journey, but the time it takes to go to Surakarta from Surabaya by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The train from Surabaya to Surakarta leaves at 6: 50am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Surabaya to Surakarta without having to change trains with Kereta API. There are 7 direct trains from Surabaya to Surakarta each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
For the best Surabaya to Surakarta train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with Kereta API. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services between Surabaya and Surakarta to compare what amenities they may offer.
A trip to Surakarta from Surabaya is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 6 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Surabaya to Surakarta is July.
You have options as you can travel between Surabaya and Surakarta 2 different ways: train or flight.

