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

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Solo Terminal Tirtonadi to Terminal Salatigabus
    2. Take the taxi from Terminal Salatiga to Mount Merapitaxi
    1h 17m
    Rp 137,029–183,310

  2. Drive 43.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Surakarta to Mount Merapicar43.2 km
    48 min
    Rp 79,876–115,377

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Surakarta to Mount Merapitaxi43.2 km
    48 min
    Rp 200,000–240,000

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Solo Balapan to KlatentrainSancaka / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Klaten to Mount Merapitaxi
    1h 8m
    Rp 178,560–510,000

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Surakarta to Mount Merapi. However, you can take the bus to Terminal Salatiga then take the taxi to Mount Merapi. Alternatively, you can drive from Surakarta to Mount Merapi in around 48 min.

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