Surabaya to Semarang by ferry
Semarang lies 259 km (161 mi) west of Surabaya, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 259 km (161 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 7 h 50 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Surabaya | Semarang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 3 million | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Port | Port of Kalimas | Port of Tanjung Emas |
| Postal codes | 32274–83671 | 38119–53411 |
Where to book ferries from Surabaya 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.
Book a hotel in Semarang
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Common questions
How far is Semarang from Surabaya?
259 km (161 mi) in a straight line, west of Surabaya; by road roughly 316 km (196 mi).
How long does it take to get from Surabaya to Semarang by ferry?
About 7 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Surabaya and Semarang?
No, both are on Asia/Jakarta at the moment.
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 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.