Surabaya to Yogyakarta by train
Yogyakarta lies 270 km (168 mi) west of Surabaya, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 53 min at the speeds typical of Indonesia rail, over roughly 330 km (205 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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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) |
| Stations on record | Surabaya Gubeng railway station, Wonokromo railway station, Surabaya Kota railway station | Lempuyangan Station |
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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 train?
About 3 h 53 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.