Denpasar to Semarang by ferry
Semarang lies 559 km (348 mi) west of Denpasar, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 559 km (348 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 16 h 57 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Denpasar | Semarang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 670,210 | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 33 m (108 ft) | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Port | Port of Sanur | Port of Tanjung Emas |
Clocks in Semarang are 1 h behind Denpasar right now, so a 16 h 57 min journey lands only 15 h 57 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book ferries from Denpasar to Semarang
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Staying in Semarang
Our booking partner lists 520 places to stay in Semarang. Of the 481 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (275), and 4 are five-star. Across 46 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 9,203 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Semarang from Denpasar?
559 km (348 mi) in a straight line, west of Denpasar; by road roughly 683 km (424 mi).
How long does it take to get from Denpasar to Semarang by ferry?
About 16 h 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Denpasar and Semarang?
Semarang is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Jakarta against Asia/Makassar).
Where can I stay in Semarang?
Our booking partner lists 520 places to stay in Semarang, 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.