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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Surakarta to Semarang
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
47 m
Average duration
1 h 24 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
77 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Surakarta to Semarang is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Surakarta to Semarang 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 Surakarta for Semarang 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 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 47 m .
On Thu, May 07 the slowest trains will take 1 h 47 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.
2:20 PM1h47Solo Jebres4:07 PMSemarang Tawang$201One-way0 transfers- 5:03 PM1h39Solo Jebres6:42 PMSemarang Tawang$201One-way0 transfers
- 11:28 PM0h47Solo Jebres12:15 AMSemarang Tawang$201One-way0 transfers
- 11:28 PM0h47Solo Jebres12:15 AMSemarang Tawang$201One-way0 transfers
- 5:03 PM1h39Solo Jebres6:42 PMSemarang Tawang$201One-way0 transfers
- 2:20 PM1h47Solo Jebres4:07 PMSemarang Tawang$201One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Surakarta to Semarang
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Surakarta to Semarang among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $4, 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 | $5 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 52m Average total duration 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Surakarta to Semarang:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Surakarta to Semarang costing on average $20 (€16).
Other travel options to Semarang take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 22m.
You'll arrive about 7m sooner (1h 22m by train vs 1h 29m by car). Tickets start at around $20 (€16) compared to roughly $18 (€14) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Kereta API.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Surakarta to Semarang train times
The table below shows live departures for Surakarta to Semarang 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:28 PM Solo Jebres | 0h47 | 12:15 AM Semarang Tawang | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, May 7 | |||||
| 2:20 PM Solo Jebres | 1h47 | 4:07 PM Semarang Tawang | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 5:03 PM Solo Jebres | 1h39 | 6:42 PM Semarang Tawang | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Surakarta to Semarang
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Trains from Surakarta to Semarang run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) but you can travel from only $4 (€3) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 14:14, the last at 21:37. The fastest train covers the 47 miles (77 km) distance in 47m.
Distance 47 miles (77 km) |
Average train duration 1h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 47m |
First train 2:14 PM |
Last train 9:37 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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FAQs: Trains from Surakarta to Semarang
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Surakarta to Semarang 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 Semarang, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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