Facts about the transport from Bandung to Surakarta
| Cheapest Transport | $19 |
| Fastest Transport | 1h 15m |
| Earliest Departure | 6:41 AM |
| Latest Departure | 9:28 PM |
| Departures per day | 43 |
| Distance | 454 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Indonesia Railways, Wings Air |
Bandung to Surakarta
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Bandung to Surakarta Schedule
| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
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Bus | Sugeng Rahayu | Executive | 05:00 | 19:36 | $11.15 | |
Bus | Sugeng Rahayu | Executive | 06:15 | 21:00 | $11.25 | |
Bus | Cititrans | Executive | 06:45 | 14:30 | $14.74 | |
Bus | Sugeng Rahayu | Executive | 07:30 | 19:55 | $11.15 | |
Bus | Sugeng Rahayu | Executive | 08:00 | 22:30 | $11.15 | |
Bus | Sugeng Rahayu | Executive | 09:20 | 00:10 | $11.15 | |
Bus | Sugeng Rahayu | Executive | 10:30 | 01:00 | $11.15 | |
Bus | Sugeng Rahayu | Executive | 11:00 | 01:30 | $11.15 | |
Bus | Harapan Jaya | Executive | 11:30 | 22:38 | $15.29 | |
Bus | Harapan Jaya | Executive | 12:00 | 22:30 | $14.73 | |
Bus | Harapan Jaya | Executive | 12:30 | 23:00 | $14.73 | |
Bus | Pahala Kencana | Executive | 12:50 | 22:18 | $13.67 | |
Bus | Pahala Kencana | Executive | 13:20 | 22:18 | $13.67 | |
Train | Kereta Api Indonesia | EKO CA | 13:52 | 20:08 | $8.56 | |
Bus | Pahala Kencana | Executive | 14:15 | 22:18 | $13.67 | |
Train | Kereta Api Indonesia | EKO CC | 14:32 | 20:08 | $9.73 | |
Bus | Harapan Jaya | Executive | 15:00 | 01:21 | $15.29 | |
Bus | Gunung Harta Tulungagung | Executive | 15:30 | 02:11 | $18.35 | |
Bus | Harapan Jaya | Executive | 16:00 | 01:34 | $27.80 | |
Bus | Gunung Harta Tulungagung | Executive | 16:30 | 02:53 | $18.35 |
How to get from Bandung to Surakarta
Travelling between Bandung and Surakarta is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 37.73 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 18.85.
How long does it take to get from Bandung to Surakarta?
It can take you anywhere between 2 and 10 hours to travel between Bandung and Surakarta depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Bandung and Surakarta. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 15m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 9h 5m to reach Surakarta.
How much does it cost to get from Bandung to Surakarta?
Travelling between Bandung and Surakarta can be as cheap as USD 18.85 if you opt for a Indonesia Railways train and as expensive as USD 37.73 if you buy a Indonesia Railways Train ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
How many trips per day are there between Bandung and Surakarta ?
- 39 from Bandung to Surakarta starting from 06:41 Kiaracondong until 21:28 Kiaracondong
- 4 from Bandung to Surakarta starting from 07:15 Terminal Cicaheum until 16:15 Bandung City Kruzz Pasteur
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Bandung to Surakarta.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
Flights
Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Bandung to Surakarta, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 159.60.Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.
If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.
In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.
Airlines flying between Bandung and Surakarta
Wings Air
Bus
Travelling from Bandung to Surakarta overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Companies operating bus routes between Bandung and Surakarta
Cititrans
Train
Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
What is the most popular transport to get from Bandung to Surakarta?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
- 100% took a train
Transportation from Bandung to Surakarta
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Trains$ 18.85
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Buses$ 23.24
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Flights$ 159.60
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Ferries are not available
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Taxis are not available
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Vans are not available