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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Semarang to Surabaya
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
2 h 52 m
Average duration
3 h 19 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
259 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Semarang to Surabaya is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Semarang to Surabaya will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 5 trains that leave Semarang for Surabaya on Thu, Apr 02, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Apr 02 the direct trains cover the 259 km distance in an average of 3 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 52 m .
On Thu, Apr 02 the slowest trains will take 4 h 3 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
12:38 AM3h33Semarang Tawang4:11 AMSurabaya Pasar Turi$201One-way0 transfers- 1:22 AM2h53Semarang Tawang4:15 AMSurabaya Pasar Turi$201One-way0 transfers
- 3:53 AM4h05Semarang Tawang7:58 AMSurabaya Pasar Turi$201One-way0 transfers
- 4:21 AM4h04Semarang Tawang8:25 AMSurabaya Pasar Turi$201One-way0 transfers
- 8:31 AM4h24Semarang Tawang12:55 PMSurabaya Pasar Turi$201One-way0 transfers
- 1:13 PM2h52Semarang Tawang4:05 PMSurabaya Pasar Turi$201One-way0 transfers
- 1:22 AM2h53Semarang Tawang4:15 AMSurabaya Pasar Turi$201One-way0 transfers
- 3:31 PM3h16Semarang Tawang6:47 PMSurabaya Pasar Turi$201One-way0 transfers
- 12:38 AM3h33Semarang Tawang4:11 AMSurabaya Pasar Turi$201One-way0 transfers
- 3:40 PM4h03Semarang Tawang7:43 PMSurabaya Pasar Turi$201One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Semarang to Surabaya
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Semarang to Surabaya among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a flight costs an average of $50.
Distance: 160 miles (259 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price | $11 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price |
4h 18m Average total duration 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Semarang to Surabaya train times
The table below shows live departures for Semarang to Surabaya trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, April 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:38 AM Semarang Tawang | 3h33 | 4:11 AM Surabaya Pasar Turi | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:22 AM Semarang Tawang | 2h53 | 4:15 AM Surabaya Pasar Turi | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 3:53 AM Semarang Tawang | 4h05 | 7:58 AM Surabaya Pasar Turi | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:21 AM Semarang Tawang | 4h04 | 8:25 AM Surabaya Pasar Turi | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:31 AM Semarang Tawang | 4h24 | 12:55 PM Surabaya Pasar Turi | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Semarang to Surabaya
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Trains from Semarang to Surabaya run on average 10 times per day, taking around 3h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:50, the last at 23:00. The fastest train covers the 160 miles (259 km) distance in 2h 52m.
Distance 160 miles (259 km) |
Average train duration 3h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 2h 52m |
First train 5:50 AM |
Last train 11:00 PM |
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