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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Semarang to Surakarta
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
1 h 9 m
Average duration
1 h 37 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
77 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Semarang to Surakarta is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Semarang to Surakarta will cost around $20 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 Surakarta on Thu, May 07, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 07 the direct trains cover the 77 km distance in an average of 1 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 9 m .
On Thu, May 07 the slowest trains will take 1 h 54 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.
2:45 PM1h49Semarang Poncol Station4:34 PMSolobalapan$201One-way0 transfers- 2:51 PM1h09Semarang Poncol Station4:00 PMSolobalapan$201One-way0 transfers
- 10:13 PM1h54Semarang Poncol Station12:07 AMSolobalapan$201One-way0 transfers
- 2:51 PM1h09Semarang Poncol Station4:00 PMSolobalapan$201One-way0 transfers
- 2:45 PM1h49Semarang Poncol Station4:34 PMSolobalapan$201One-way0 transfers
- 10:13 PM1h54Semarang Poncol Station12:07 AMSolobalapan$201One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Semarang to Surakarta
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Semarang to Surakarta among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $3, and a train costs an average of $20.
Distance: 47 miles (77 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price | $4 Average price Cheapest | $19 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 8m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Semarang to Surakarta:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Semarang to Surakarta costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Surakarta take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 40m.
Tickets start at around $20 (€16) compared to roughly $19 (€15) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-0.80 (€-0.64). The journey takes 1h 38m versus 1h 32m 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.
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 Surakarta train times
The table below shows live departures for Semarang to Surakarta trains for today, Wednesday, May 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:13 PM Semarang Poncol Station | 1h54 | 12:07 AM Solobalapan | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, May 7 | |||||
| 2:45 PM Semarang Poncol Station | 1h49 | 4:34 PM Solobalapan | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:51 PM Semarang Poncol Station | 1h09 | 4:00 PM Solobalapan | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Semarang to Surakarta
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Trains from Semarang to Surakarta run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) but you can travel from only $3 (€2) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 14:45, the last at 22:13. The fastest train covers the 47 miles (77 km) distance in 1h 9m.
Distance 47 miles (77 km) |
Average train duration 1h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 9m |
First train 2:45 PM |
Last train 10:13 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
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