Palembang to Surakarta by train
Surakarta lies 849 km (527 mi) south-east of Palembang, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 12 h 12 min at the speeds typical of Indonesia rail, over roughly 1,035 km (643 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Palembang | Surakarta | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 1.8 million | 526,870 |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) | 100 m (328 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Stations on record | Bumi Sriwijaya LRT station, Ampera LRT station, Kertapati railway station | Solo Kota railway station, Kadipiro railway station |
| Postal codes | 42273 | 34583–45152 |
Where to book trains from Palembang to Surakarta
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Staying in Surakarta
Our booking partner lists 84 places to stay in Surakarta. Of the 83 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (40). Guests have left 132 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Surakarta from Palembang?
849 km (527 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Palembang; by road roughly 1,035 km (643 mi).
How long does it take to get from Palembang to Surakarta by train?
About 12 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Palembang and Surakarta?
No, both are on Asia/Jakarta at the moment.
Where can I stay in Surakarta?
Our booking partner lists 84 places to stay in Surakarta, 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.