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How to get fromSurakarta to Borobudurby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Surakarta to Borobudur by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Solo Balapan to Yogyakartatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Yogyakarta Tugu Station to Jombor Bus Stationbus bus 2A
    3. Take the taxi from Jombor Bus Station to Borobudurtaxi taxi
    1h 55m
    Rp 198,500–543,500

  2. Drive 83.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Surakarta to Borobudurcar car 83.4 km
    1h 20m
    Rp 164,885–238,167

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Solo Balapan to Yogyakartatrain train Sancaka / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Yogyakarta to Borobudurtaxi taxi
    1h 10m
    Rp 225,000–580,000

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Solo to Yogyakartabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Yogyakarta to Borobudurtaxi taxi
    1h 58m
    Rp 285,000–335,000

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Surakarta to Borobudurtaxi taxi 83.4 km
    1h 20m
    Rp 500,000–600,000

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 113.9 km
  • Duration: 1h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Surakarta to Borobudur. However, you can take the train to Yogyakarta, walk to Yogyakarta Tugu Station, take the bus to Jombor Bus Station, then take the taxi to Borobudur. Alternatively, you can take the train to Yogyakarta then take the taxi to Borobudur.

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