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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Semarang to Malang
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$33
Fastest journey
6 h 31 m
Average duration
7 h 45 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
267 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Semarang to Malang is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Semarang to Malang will cost around $33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 3 trains that leave Semarang for Malang on Sun, Jun 21, 1 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 267 km distance in an average of 7 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 31 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 8 h 39 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.
4:39 AM6h31Semarang Poncol11:10 AMMalang$201One-way0 transfers- 2:51 PM8h04Semarang Poncol Station10:55 PMMalang$391One-way1 transfer
- 10:13 PM8h39Semarang Poncol Station6:52 AMMalang$391One-way1 transfer
- 4:39 AM6h31Semarang Poncol11:10 AMMalang$201One-way0 transfers
- 2:51 PM8h04Semarang Poncol Station10:55 PMMalang$391One-way1 transfer
- 10:13 PM8h39Semarang Poncol Station6:52 AMMalang$391One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Semarang to Malang
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Semarang to Malang among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 6h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a flight costs an average of $116.
Distance: 165 miles (267 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$32 Average price | $15 Average price Cheapest | $169 Average price | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 14m Average total duration 7h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 23m Average total duration Fastest 6h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 2m Average total duration 8h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Semarang to Malang:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Semarang to Malang costing on average $32 (€26).
A bus is $154 (€126) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Semarang to Malang costing on average $169 (€139).
Other travel options to Malang take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 44m.
Flight takes on average 8h 2m.
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Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Semarang to Malang train times
The table below shows live departures for Semarang to Malang 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2:51 PM Semarang Poncol Station | 8h04 | 10:55 PM Malang | 1 transfer | |
| 10:13 PM Semarang Poncol Station | 8h39 | 6:52 AM Malang | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
| 4:39 AM Semarang Poncol | 6h31 | 11:10 AM Malang | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Semarang to Malang
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Trains from Semarang to Malang run on average 1 times per day, taking around 7h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) but you can travel from only $10 (€9) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:40, the last at 16:00. The fastest train covers the 165 miles (267 km) distance in 6h 31m.
Distance 165 miles (267 km) |
Average train duration 7h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 6h 31m |
First train 7:40 AM |
Last train 4:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
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