Jogja to Surakarta

Jogja to Surakarta

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Jogja to Surakarta Schedule

Jogja to Surakarta Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Kereta API Indonesia EKS H 05:30 - 06:14IDR 278,250
Kereta API Indonesia EKO C 06:20 - 07:08IDR 84,000
Kereta API Indonesia EKO CA 08:34 - 09:22IDR 141,750
Rama Sakti Executive 12:00 - 14:00IDR 93,500
Kereta API Indonesia EKO C 14:32 - 15:22IDR 73,500
Rama Sakti Executive 17:00 - 19:00IDR 71,500
Kereta API Indonesia EKO Q 19:52 - 20:38IDR 168,000

Transportation from Jogja to Surakarta

Facts about the transport from Jogja to Surakarta

Cheapest Transport$5
Fastest Transport44m
Earliest Departure5:30 AM
Latest Departure7:52 PM
Departures per day3
Distance37 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCitilink, Garuda Indonesia, Rama Sakti, Super Air Jet

How to get from Jogja to Surakarta

Travelling between Jogja and Surakarta is possible by Flight, bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 5.76 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 5.76.

How long does it take to get from Jogja to Surakarta?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 15 hours to travel between Jogja and Surakarta depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Jogja and Surakarta. Train will bring you to your destination in 44m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 14h 35m to reach Surakarta.

How much does it cost to get from Jogja to Surakarta?

Travelling between Jogja and Surakarta can be as cheap as USD 5.76 if you opt for a Rama Sakti bus and as expensive as USD 5.76 if you buy a Rama Sakti Bus 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 Jogja and Surakarta ?

  • 3 from Jogja to Surakarta starting from 07:00 Yogyakarta until 17:00 Yogyakarta

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Jogja 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 Jogja to Surakarta, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 65.81.

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 Jogja and Surakarta

Citilink, Garuda Indonesia, Super Air Jet

Bus

Travelling from Jogja 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 Jogja and Surakarta

Rama Sakti

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 Jogja to Surakarta?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with flight remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% decided to fly