Semarang to Surabaya by ferry
Surabaya lies 259 km (161 mi) east of Semarang, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 259 km (161 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 7 h 50 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Semarang | Surabaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 1.7 million | 3 million |
| Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Port | Port of Tanjung Emas | Port of Kalimas |
| Postal codes | 38119–53411 | 32274–83671 |
Where to book ferries from Semarang to Surabaya
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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 Semarang?
259 km (161 mi) in a straight line, east of Semarang; by road roughly 316 km (196 mi).
How long does it take to get from Semarang to Surabaya by ferry?
About 7 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Semarang and Surabaya?
No, both are on Asia/Jakarta at the moment.
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.