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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Malang to Surakarta
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$31
Fastest journey
5 h 19 m
Average duration
5 h 33 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
204 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Malang to Surakarta is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Malang 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 2 trains that leave Malang for Surakarta on Mon, Mar 23, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Mar 23 the direct trains cover the 204 km distance in an average of 5 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 19 m .
On Mon, Mar 23 the slowest trains will take 5 h 46 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, bus, and flight for Malang to Surakarta
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Malang 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 bus which can get you there in 5h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $134.
Distance: 126 miles (204 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$31 Average price | $162 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest |
6h 12m Average total duration 5h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 29m Average total duration 7h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration Fastest 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Malang to Surakarta train times
The table below shows live departures for Malang to Surakarta trains for today, Sunday, March 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:25 AM Malang | 5h36 | 11:01 AM Solo Balapan | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:40 AM Malang | 6h41 | 2:21 PM Solo Balapan | 1 transfer | |
| 1:45 PM Malang | 7h37 | 9:22 PM Solo Balapan | 1 transfer | |
| 2:55 PM Malang | 4h26 | 7:21 PM Solo Balapan | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:00 PM Malang | 4h42 | 8:42 PM Solo Balapan | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Malang to Surakarta
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Trains from Malang to Surakarta run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:20, the last at 22:50. The fastest train covers the 126 miles (204 km) distance in 4h 26m.
Distance 126 miles (204 km) |
Average train duration 5h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 4h 26m |
First train 01:20 |
Last train 22:50 |
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