Tegal to Surabaya by ferry
Surabaya lies 401 km (249 mi) east of Tegal, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 401 km (249 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 12 h 8 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Tegal | Surabaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 297,173 | 3 million |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Port | Pelabuhan Tegal | Port of Kalimas |
| Postal codes | 16310–42271 | 32274–83671 |
Where to book ferries from Tegal 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 Tegal?
401 km (249 mi) in a straight line, east of Tegal; by road roughly 489 km (304 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tegal to Surabaya by ferry?
About 12 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tegal 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 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.