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How to get fromSemarang to Mount Merapiby bus, taxi, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Semarang to Yogyakartabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Yogyakarta to Mount Merapitaxi taxi
    4h 13m
    Rp 385,000–455,000

  2. Drive 76.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Semarang to Mount Merapicar car 76.3 km
    1h 20m
    Rp 151,064–218,204

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Semarang Poncol Station to Stasiun Klatentrain train Joglosemarkerto
    8h 47m
    Rp 475,670–608,722

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Semarang to Mount Merapitaxi taxi 76.3 km
    1h 20m
    Rp 500,000–600,000

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Semarang to Mount Merapi.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 168.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 13m

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

Kereta API operates a train from Semarang Poncol Station to Stasiun Klaten once daily. Tickets cost Rp 260,000–350,000 and the journey takes 8h 2m.

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