Malang to Surakarta by bus, train, van, flight, taxi from IDR 182,801

Malang to Surakarta Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Bus	Cititrans	Executive	07:15	13:30	$14.89
Train	Kereta Api Indonesia	EKO CC	07:40	14:10	$10.40
Bus	Efisiensi	Executive	08:30	12:30	$10.65	5.0
Bus	Efisiensi	Executive	08:55	11:25	$10.65	5.0
Bus	Efisiensi	Executive	09:30	13:10	$10.65	5.0
Bus	Efisiensi	Executive	09:55	12:25	$10.65	5.0
Bus	Kramat Djati Jakarta	Executive	11:00	19:00	$13.75
Train	Kereta API Indonesia	EKO CA	11:22	15:43	$10.10
Train	Kereta API Indonesia	EKO C	11:39	15:43	$9.51
Bus	Kramat Djati Jakarta	Executive	12:30	19:00	$13.75
Train	Kereta API Indonesia	EKO P	12:48	15:43	$9.51
Bus	Kramat Djati Jakarta	Executive	13:30	19:00	$13.75
Bus	Kramat Djati Jakarta	Executive	13:50	19:00	$13.75
Train	Kereta Api Indonesia	EKO CC	14:18	17:14	$13.37
Train	Kereta API Indonesia	EKO Q	14:37	18:24	$10.69
Train	Kereta Api Indonesia	EKS AA	14:56	17:14	$18.72
Train	Kereta API Indonesia	EKS I	15:36	18:24	$15.74
Train	Kereta Api Indonesia	EKS AC	16:00	20:53	$28.22
Train	Kereta API Indonesia	EKS AC	16:31	21:05	$30.00
Bus	Efisiensi	Executive	17:00	21:20	$10.65	5.0

How to get from Malang to Surakarta

When you want to get from Malang to Surakarta, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

Flight
Bus
Train
Van
Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Bus. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Flight ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A flight ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 182.90. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 10.86.

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

The cost of the trip from Malang to Surakarta varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Efisiensi: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 10.86 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a flight - a one-way flight ticket can cost as much as USD 182.90.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Malang to Surakarta:

Bus tickets - USD 10.86 to USD 27.27;
taxi+Van price: USD 13.07. From Malang to Surakarta starting from 18:00 Kantor Malang Indah Malang until 18:00 Kantor Malang Indah Malang
Train tickets - USD 14.91 to USD 115.65;
flight price: USD 182.90. From Malang to Surakarta starting from 10:50 Malang Airport until 10:50 Malang Airport

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 13.07 to USD 13.07.

How many trips per day are there between Malang and Surakarta?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

Trains always run on a set schedule - there are 107 trains per day.
Buses start plying the route from 07:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 22:00. There are 27 available bus trips every day.
3 by flight from Malang to Surakarta starting from 10:50 Malang Airport until 10:50 Malang Airport
1 by taxi+Van from Malang to Surakarta starting from 18:00 Kantor Malang Indah Malang until 18:00 Kantor Malang Indah Malang
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Malang to Surakarta any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Malang to Surakarta is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Malang to Surakarta. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 13.07.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Trains

Things to remember while choosing a train ticket:
Consider everything carefully while choosing the class of your train travel. In most cases, the second class is comfortable enough – it features 2 or 4 berths in each compartment and is often air-conditioned.

If you’re in for a premium experience, consider getting a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi, and a choice of snacks and drinks..

The most popular transport from Malang to Surakarta

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Malang to Surakarta? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

71% decided to go for a bus.
23% users enjoyed a train ride.
3% decided to catch a taxi.
3% chosen taxi+Van

Transportation from Malang to Surakarta

Facts about the transport from Malang to Surakarta

Cheapest Transport	$11
Fastest Transport	2h 30m
Earliest Departure	5:25 AM
Latest Departure	10:00 PM
Departures per day	139
Distance	125 kilometers
Transport Companies	Batik Air, Cititrans AKAP, Efisiensi, Indonesia Railways, Juragan 99, Kramat Djati Jakarta, Malang Indah, Tividi

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Malang to Surakarta