Day trip from Salatiga to Surabaya
Surabaya lies 249 km (155 mi) east of Salatiga, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 249 km (155 mi) apart, Surabaya is a realistic day trip from Salatiga: about 4 h 3 min each way by road.
| Salatiga | Surabaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 198,971 | 3 million |
| Elevation | 571 m (1,873 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Postal codes | 50711–79453 | 32274–83671 |
Where to book tours and tickets in 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 Salatiga?
249 km (155 mi) in a straight line, east of Salatiga; by road roughly 304 km (189 mi).
How long does it take to get from Salatiga to Surabaya by road?
About 4 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Salatiga 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.