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Klaten → Surakarta

Driving from Klaten to Surakarta

Surakarta lies 30 km (19 mi) north-east of Klaten, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 27 min without stops, over roughly 36 km (23 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

KlatenSurakarta

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KlatenSurakarta
CountryIndonesiaIndonesia
Population126,831526,870
Elevation159 m (522 ft)100 m (328 ft)
Time nowUTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta)UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta)
Postal codes35372–5741134583–45152

Where to book car hire from Klaten to Surakarta

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Staying in Surakarta

Our booking partner lists 84 places to stay in Surakarta. Of the 83 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (40). Guests have left 132 reviews in total.

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Common questions

How far is Surakarta from Klaten?

30 km (19 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Klaten; by road roughly 36 km (23 mi).

How long does it take to get from Klaten to Surakarta by car?

About 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Klaten and Surakarta?

No, both are on Asia/Jakarta at the moment.

Where can I stay in Surakarta?

Our booking partner lists 84 places to stay in Surakarta, bookable on this site.

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.