The cheapest and fastest trains from Surabaya to Pemalang
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$33
Fastest journey
5 h 13 m
Average duration
5 h 53 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
375 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Surabaya to Pemalang is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Surabaya to Pemalang will cost around $33 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 8 trains that leave Surabaya for Pemalang on Sat, Jun 20, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 375 km distance in an average of 5 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 13 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 6 h 41 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.
12:50 PM6h41Surabaya Pasar Turi7:31 PMPemalang$211One-way0 transfers
3:00 PM5h43Surabaya Pasar Turi8:43 PMPemalang$211One-way0 transfers
4:05 PM6h10Surabaya Pasar Turi10:15 PMPemalang$211One-way0 transfers
10:30 PM9h54Surabaya Pasar Turi8:24 AMPemalang$391One-way1 transfer
7:50 AM5h37Surabaya Pasar Turi1:27 PMPemalang$401One-way1 transfer
8:15 PM5h13Surabaya Pasar Turi1:28 AMPemalang$401One-way1 transfer
7:50 AM5h37Surabaya Pasar Turi1:27 PMPemalang$401One-way1 transfer
3:00 PM5h43Surabaya Pasar Turi8:43 PMPemalang$211One-way0 transfers
4:05 PM6h10Surabaya Pasar Turi10:15 PMPemalang$211One-way0 transfers
12:50 PM6h41Surabaya Pasar Turi7:31 PMPemalang$211One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Surabaya to Pemalang
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Surabaya to Pemalang among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a flight costs an average of $50.
Distance: 233 miles (375 km)
Compare train with
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$33 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $84 Average price | $52 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 24m Average total duration 6h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 33m Average total duration 7h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Surabaya to Pemalang:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Surabaya to Pemalang costing on average $33 (€27).
A bus is $71 (€59) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Surabaya to Pemalang costing on average $84 (€69).
Other travel options to Pemalang take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 54m.
Bus takes on average 7h 3m.
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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
Surabaya to Pemalang train times
The table below shows live departures for Surabaya to Pemalang trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:15 PM Surabaya Pasar Turi | 5h13 | 1:28 AM Pemalang | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:30 PM Surabaya Pasar Turi | 9h54 | 8:24 AM Pemalang | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:00 PM Surabaya Pasar Turi | 9h18 | 8:18 AM Pemalang | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
![]() | 7:50 AM Surabaya Pasar Turi | 5h37 | 1:27 PM Pemalang | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:10 AM Surabaya Pasar Turi | 6h51 | 4:01 PM Pemalang | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:50 PM Surabaya Pasar Turi | 6h41 | 7:31 PM Pemalang | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 PM Surabaya Pasar Turi | 5h43 | 8:43 PM Pemalang | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:05 PM Surabaya Pasar Turi | 6h10 | 10:15 PM Pemalang | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Surabaya to Pemalang
Trains from Surabaya to Pemalang run on average 7 times per day, taking around 6h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:50, the last at 23:00. The fastest train covers the 233 miles (375 km) distance in 5h 13m.
Distance 233 miles (375 km) |
Average train duration 6h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 5h 13m |
First train 7:50 AM |
Last train 11:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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FAQs: Trains from Surabaya to Pemalang
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Surabaya to Pemalang by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Pemalang, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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