There are 4 ways to get from Semarang to Surakarta by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Semarang Krapyak to Solo Terminal Tirtonadi
1h 42mRp 71,763–92,448Train
cheapest- Take the train from Semarang Poncol Station to SolobalapanJoglosemarkerto
1h 49mRp 65,000–320,000Drive 100.3 km
- Drive from Semarang to Surakarta100.3 km
1h 26mRp 184,720–266,818Taxi
- Take the taxi from Semarang to Surakarta100.3 km
1h 26mRp 460,000–550,000
Semarang to Surakarta by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Semarang to Surakarta is to bus which costs Rp70000 - Rp95000 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Semarang to Surakarta is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs Rp180000 - Rp270000.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Semarang Poncol Station station and arriving at Solobalapan. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 49m.
The distance between Semarang and Surakarta is 109 km. The road distance is 100.3 km.
The best way to get from Semarang to Surakarta without a car is to bus which takes 1h 42m and costs Rp70000 - Rp95000.
It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Semarang to Surakarta, including transfers.
Semarang to Surakarta train services, operated by Kereta API, depart from Semarang Poncol Station.
The best way to get from Semarang to Surakarta is to bus which takes 1h 42m and costs Rp70000 - Rp95000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rp65000 - Rp320000 and takes 1h 49m.
Semarang to Surakarta train services, operated by Kereta API, arrive at Solobalapan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Semarang to Surakarta is 100 km. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Semarang to Surakarta.
What companies run services between Semarang, Indonesia and Surakarta, Indonesia?
Kramat Djati operates a bus from Semarang Krapyak to Solo Terminal Tirtonadi once daily. Tickets cost Rp 35,000–49,000 and the journey takes 1h 36m. Alternatively, Kereta API operates a train from Semarang Poncol Station to Solobalapan 5 times a day. Tickets cost Rp 65,000–320,000 and the journey takes 1h 49m.
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Train from Semarang Poncol Station to Solobalapan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rp 65,000–320,000
- Schedules at
- kai.id
- Book at
- en.tiket.com
- Economy
- Rp 65,000–320,000
- Business
- Rp 310,000–550,000
- Executive
- Rp 120,000–650,000
- Phone
- 021-769 3000
- kramatdjati.jakarta@gmail.com
- Website
- kramat-djati.com
Bus from Semarang Krapyak to Solo Terminal Tirtonadi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rp 35,000–49,000
- Website
- http://www.kramat-djati.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Estimated price
- Rp 460,000–550,000
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Express Taxi
- Phone
- +62 24 468 7715 00122
- Website
- expressgroup.co.id
Blue Bird Group
- Phone
- +62246701234
- Website
- bluebirdgroup.com
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