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How to get fromSurakarta to Surabayaby train, car, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Surakarta to Surabaya by train, car, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Solo Balapan to Surabaya Gubengtrain train Sancaka / ...
    3h 12m
    Rp 150,000–320,000

  2. Drive 254.9 km

    1. Drive from Surakarta to Surabayacar car 254.9 km
    2h 49m
    Rp 501,979–725,080

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Surakarta to Surabayataxi taxi 254.9 km
    2h 49m
    Rp 1,500,000–1,800,000

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Solo Kota Station to Surabayashuttle bus Surabaya
    2h 17m
    Rp 190,000–250,000

Surakarta to Surabaya by train

Calendar63Weekly Trains
Duration3h 12mAverage Duration
TicketRp 150,000Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 250.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Surakarta, Indonesia and Surabaya, Indonesia?

Kereta API operates a train from Solo Balapan to Surabaya Gubeng every 3 hours. Tickets cost Rp 150,000–320,000 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Alternatively, Indah Jaya Travel operates a shuttle from Solo Kota Station to Surabaya 4 times a day. Tickets cost Rp 190,000–250,000 and the journey takes 2h 17m.

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