Jepara to Semarang by train
Semarang lies 52 km (33 mi) south-west of Jepara, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 45 min at the speeds typical of Indonesia rail, over roughly 64 km (40 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Jepara | Semarang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 1.3 million | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Semarang Tawang railway station, Semarang Poncol railway station, Alastua railway station |
| Postal codes | 32274–60171 | 38119–53411 |
Where to book trains from Jepara to Semarang
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Staying in Semarang
Our booking partner lists 520 places to stay in Semarang. Of the 481 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (275), and 4 are five-star. Across 46 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 9,203 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Semarang from Jepara?
52 km (33 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Jepara; by road roughly 64 km (40 mi).
How long does it take to get from Jepara to Semarang by train?
About 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Jepara and Semarang?
No, both are on Asia/Jakarta at the moment.
Where can I stay in Semarang?
Our booking partner lists 520 places to stay in Semarang, 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.