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How to get fromMount Merapi to Surakartaby taxi, bus, car or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Mount Merapi to Surakarta by taxi, bus, car, or train

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Mount Merapi to Terminal Salatigataxi
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Salatiga to Solo Terminal Tirtonadibus
    1h 17m
    Rp 145,790–177,388

  2. Drive 43.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mount Merapi to Surakartacar43.5 km
    47 min
    Rp 80,456–116,215

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Mount Merapi to Surakartataxi43.5 km
    47 min
    Rp 200,000–240,000

  4. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Mount Merapi to Klatentaxi
    2. Take the train from Klaten to Solo BalapantrainSancaka / ...
    1h 8m
    Rp 178,164–509,284

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Mount Merapi, Provinsi Jawa Tengah, Indonesia and Surakarta, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Mount Merapi to Surakarta. However, you can take the taxi to Terminal Salatiga then take the bus to Solo Terminal Tirtonadi. Alternatively, you can drive from Mount Merapi to Surakarta in around 47 min.

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