Jakarta to Samarinda by train
Samarinda lies 1,308 km (813 mi) north-east of Jakarta, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 18 h 48 min at the speeds typical of Indonesia rail, over roughly 1,596 km (992 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Jakarta | Samarinda | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 8.5 million | 865,306 |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) |
| Stations on record | Jakarta Kota railway station, Gambir railway station, Jatinegara railway station | none listed |
Clocks in Samarinda are 1 h ahead of Jakarta right now, so a 18 h 48 min journey lands 19 h 48 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book trains from Jakarta to Samarinda
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Staying in Samarinda
Our booking partner lists 75 places to stay in Samarinda. Of the 69 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (41). Guests have left 630 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Samarinda from Jakarta?
1,308 km (813 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Jakarta; by road roughly 1,596 km (992 mi).
How long does it take to get from Jakarta to Samarinda by train?
About 18 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Jakarta and Samarinda?
Samarinda is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Makassar against Asia/Jakarta).
Where can I stay in Samarinda?
Our booking partner lists 75 places to stay in Samarinda, 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.