Cirebon to Surabaya by ferry
Surabaya lies 467 km (290 mi) east of Cirebon, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 467 km (290 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 14 h 9 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Cirebon | Surabaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 344,851 | 3 million |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Port | Port of Cirebon | Port of Kalimas |
Where to book ferries from Cirebon to Surabaya
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Staying in Surabaya
Our booking partner lists 1,278+ places to stay in Surabaya (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 913 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (445), and 16 are five-star. Across 85 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 25,154 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Surabaya from Cirebon?
467 km (290 mi) in a straight line, east of Cirebon; by road roughly 569 km (354 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cirebon to Surabaya by ferry?
About 14 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cirebon and Surabaya?
No, both are on Asia/Jakarta at the moment.
Where can I stay in Surabaya?
Our booking partner lists 1,278+ places to stay in Surabaya, 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.