Trains to Semarang
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists 5 railway stations in Semarang: Semarang Tawang railway station, Semarang Poncol railway station, Alastua railway station, Semarang Gudang railway station, Semarang Tanjung Emas railway station. Which one a service uses is set by the operator, so check the station name on the ticket, not just the city.
Rail routes from Semarang
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semarang to Jepara | Indonesia | 52 km (33 mi) | about 45 min |
| Semarang to Surakarta | Indonesia | 77 km (48 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| Semarang to Pekalongan | Indonesia | 83 km (52 mi) | about 1 h 12 min |
| Semarang to Yogyakarta | Indonesia | 90 km (56 mi) | about 1 h 18 min |
| Semarang to Madiun | Indonesia | 141 km (87 mi) | about 2 h 1 min |
| Semarang to Tegal | Indonesia | 142 km (88 mi) | about 2 h 2 min |
| Semarang to Kediri | Indonesia | 198 km (123 mi) | about 2 h 51 min |
| Semarang to Cirebon | Indonesia | 208 km (129 mi) | about 3 h |
| Semarang to Mojokerto | Indonesia | 228 km (142 mi) | about 3 h 17 min |
| Semarang to Blitar | Indonesia | 228 km (142 mi) | about 3 h 17 min |
| Semarang to Tasikmalaya | Indonesia | 246 km (153 mi) | about 3 h 32 min |
| Semarang to Surabaya | Indonesia | 259 km (161 mi) | about 3 h 43 min |
| Semarang to Jakarta | Indonesia | 404 km (251 mi) | about 5 h 49 min |
| Semarang to Bekasi | Indonesia | 388 km (241 mi) | about 5 h 35 min |
| Semarang to Bandung | Indonesia | 311 km (193 mi) | about 4 h 28 min |
| Semarang to Depok | Indonesia | 403 km (251 mi) | about 5 h 48 min |
| Semarang to Tangerang | Indonesia | 428 km (266 mi) | about 6 h 10 min |
| Semarang to Palembang | Indonesia | 775 km (482 mi) | about 11 h 8 min |
| Semarang to Makassar | Indonesia | 1,017 km (632 mi) | about 14 h 37 min |
| Semarang to South Tangerang | Indonesia | 416 km (259 mi) | about 5 h 59 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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Common questions
Which railway stations does Semarang have?
Semarang Tawang railway station, Semarang Poncol railway station, Alastua railway station, Semarang Gudang railway station, Semarang Tanjung Emas railway station.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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.