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Surabaya to Cirebon by ferry

Cirebon lies 467 km (290 mi) west of Surabaya, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

The sea distance is about 467 km (290 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 14 h 9 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.

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The two ends, side by side
SurabayaCirebon
CountryIndonesiaIndonesia
Population3 million344,851
Elevation8 m (26 ft)8 m (26 ft)
Time nowUTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta)UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta)
PortPort of KalimasPort of Cirebon

Where to book ferries from Surabaya to Cirebon

Direct FerriesAggregates most European, Mediterranean and Greek island operators in one timetable.Compare crossings on Direct Ferries (opens www.directferries.com in a new tab)
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Staying in Cirebon

Live rooms and prices for Cirebon are in the search below.

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Common questions

How far is Cirebon from Surabaya?

467 km (290 mi) in a straight line, west of Surabaya; by road roughly 569 km (354 mi).

How long does it take to get from Surabaya to Cirebon by ferry?

About 14 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Surabaya and Cirebon?

No, both are on Asia/Jakarta at the moment.

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.