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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Surakarta to Jakarta
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
6 h 54 m
Average duration
7 h 6 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
465 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Surakarta to Jakarta is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Surakarta to Jakarta will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 5 trains that leave Surakarta for Jakarta on Wed, Feb 25, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Feb 25 the direct trains cover the 465 km distance in an average of 7 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 54 m .
On Wed, Feb 25 the slowest trains will take 7 h 20 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 bus, train, and flight for Surakarta to Jakarta
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Surakarta to Jakarta 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 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $57.
Distance: 288 miles (465 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$30 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest | $69 Average price |
8h 20m Average total duration 7h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 39m Average total duration 9h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Surakarta to Jakarta train times
The table below shows live departures for Surakarta to Jakarta trains for today, Tuesday, February 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:50 AM Solobalapan | 8h00 | 4:50 PM Jatinegara | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| 9:46 AM Solo Balapan | 8h35 | 6:21 PM Jatinegara | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| 6:55 PM Solo Balapan | 7h52 | 2:47 AM Jatinegara | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| Wednesday, February 25 | ||||||
| 6:10 AM Solobalapan | 7h20 | 1:30 PM Jatinegara | 1 transfer | ||
| 8:30 AM Solo Balapan | 6h54 | 3:24 PM Jatinegara | 0 transfersDirect | ||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Surakarta to Jakarta
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Trains from Surakarta to Jakarta run on average 8 times per day, taking around 7h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $23 (€18) but you can travel from only $12 (€10) by bus.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:50, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 288 miles (465 km) distance in 6h 54m.
Distance 288 miles (465 km) |
Average train duration 7h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€18) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 6h 54m |
First train 08:50 |
Last train 23:50 |
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