Day trip from Surabaya to Yogyakarta
Yogyakarta lies 270 km (168 mi) west of Surabaya, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 270 km (168 mi) apart, Yogyakarta is a realistic day trip from Surabaya: about 4 h 24 min each way by road.
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| Surabaya | Yogyakarta | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 3 million | 375,699 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 110 m (361 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
What to see in Yogyakarta
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: The Cosmological Axis of Yogyakarta and its Historic Landmarks.
Where to book tours and tickets in Yogyakarta
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Staying in Yogyakarta
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Common questions
How far is Yogyakarta from Surabaya?
270 km (168 mi) in a straight line, west of Surabaya; by road roughly 330 km (205 mi).
How long does it take to get from Surabaya to Yogyakarta by road?
About 4 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Surabaya and Yogyakarta?
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.