4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Jakarta to Surakarta
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$31
Fastest journey
6 h 50 m
Average duration
7 h 4 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
465 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Jakarta to Surakarta is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Jakarta to Surakarta will cost around $31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 6 trains that leave Jakarta for Surakarta on Sun, Jun 21, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 465 km distance in an average of 7 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 50 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 7 h 23 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.
6:25 AM7h05Jatinegara1:30 PMSolo Balapan$211One-way0 transfers- 8:55 AM6h50Jatinegara3:45 PMSolo Balapan$211One-way0 transfers
- 8:50 PM6h50Jatinegara3:40 AMSolo Balapan$211One-way0 transfers
- 4:56 PM7h11Jatinegara12:07 AMSolobalapan$401One-way1 transfer
- 3:24 PM8h28Jatinegara11:52 PMSolo Balapan$421One-way1 transfer
- 8:55 AM6h50Jatinegara3:45 PMSolo Balapan$211One-way0 transfers
- 8:50 PM6h50Jatinegara3:40 AMSolo Balapan$211One-way0 transfers
- 6:25 AM7h05Jatinegara1:30 PMSolo Balapan$211One-way0 transfers
- 4:56 PM7h11Jatinegara12:07 AMSolobalapan$401One-way1 transfer
- 4:50 PM7h23Jatinegara12:13 AMSolo Balapan$421One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Jakarta to Surakarta
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Jakarta to Surakarta among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $50.
Distance: 288 miles (465 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$31 Average price | $72 Average price | $19 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 47m Average total duration 7h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 0m Average total duration 10h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Jakarta to Surakarta:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jakarta to Surakarta costing on average $31 (€25).
A bus is $53 (€44) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Jakarta to Surakarta costing on average $72 (€59).
Other travel options to Surakarta take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 17m.
Bus takes on average 10h 30m.
Tickets start at around {cheapestPrice} compared to roughly {drivingPriceInCents} in fuel and tolls — a saving of about {savingsAmount}. The journey takes {durationInMinutes} versus {drivingDurationInMinutes} by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Kereta API.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Jakarta to Surakarta train times
The table below shows live departures for Jakarta to Surakarta trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:24 PM Jatinegara | 8h28 | 11:52 PM Solo Balapan | 1 transfer | |
| 4:50 PM Jatinegara | 7h23 | 12:13 AM Solo Balapan | 1 transfer | |
| 4:56 PM Jatinegara | 7h11 | 12:07 AM Solobalapan | 1 transfer | |
| 8:50 PM Jatinegara | 6h50 | 3:40 AM Solo Balapan | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
| 6:25 AM Jatinegara | 7h05 | 1:30 PM Solo Balapan | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:55 AM Jatinegara | 6h50 | 3:45 PM Solo Balapan | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Jakarta to Surakarta
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Trains from Jakarta to Surakarta run on average 8 times per day, taking around 7h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by bus.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:30, the last at 22:35. The fastest train covers the 288 miles (465 km) distance in 6h 50m.
Distance 288 miles (465 km) |
Average train duration 7h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 6h 50m |
First train 8:30 AM |
Last train 10:35 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
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