Semarang to Malang by train
Malang lies 267 km (166 mi) south-east of Semarang, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 50 min at the speeds typical of Indonesia rail, over roughly 326 km (203 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Semarang | Malang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 1.7 million | 889,359 |
| Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) | 452 m (1,483 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Stations on record | Semarang Tawang railway station, Semarang Poncol railway station, Alastua railway station | Malang railway station, Malang Kotalama railway station, Blimbing railway station |
| Postal codes | 38119–53411 | 54172–63392 |
Where to book trains from Semarang to Malang
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Staying in Malang
Our booking partner lists 407 places to stay in Malang. Of the 354 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (197), and 4 are five-star. Across 42 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 16,886 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Malang from Semarang?
267 km (166 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Semarang; by road roughly 326 km (203 mi).
How long does it take to get from Semarang to Malang by train?
About 3 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Semarang and Malang?
No, both are on Asia/Jakarta at the moment.
Where can I stay in Malang?
Our booking partner lists 407 places to stay in Malang, 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.