Makassar to Surabaya by train
Surabaya lies 775 km (481 mi) west of Makassar, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 11 h 8 min at the speeds typical of Indonesia rail, over roughly 945 km (587 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Makassar | Surabaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 1.5 million | 3 million |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Surabaya Gubeng railway station, Wonokromo railway station, Surabaya Kota railway station |
Clocks in Surabaya are 1 h behind Makassar right now, so a 11 h 8 min journey lands only 10 h 8 min later by the destination clock.
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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 Makassar?
775 km (481 mi) in a straight line, west of Makassar; by road roughly 945 km (587 mi).
How long does it take to get from Makassar to Surabaya by train?
About 11 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Makassar and Surabaya?
Surabaya is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Jakarta against Asia/Makassar).
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.