Palembang to Semarang by train
Semarang lies 775 km (482 mi) south-east of Palembang, in the same time zone. 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.
| Palembang | Semarang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 1.8 million | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Stations on record | Bumi Sriwijaya LRT station, Ampera LRT station, Kertapati railway station | Semarang Tawang railway station, Semarang Poncol railway station, Alastua railway station |
| Postal codes | 42273 | 38119–53411 |
Where to book trains from Palembang 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 Palembang?
775 km (482 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Palembang; by road roughly 945 km (587 mi).
How long does it take to get from Palembang to Semarang 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 Palembang 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 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.