Malang to Surabaya by train
Surabaya lies 82 km (51 mi) north of Malang, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 11 min at the speeds typical of Indonesia rail, over roughly 100 km (62 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Malang | Surabaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 889,359 | 3 million |
| Elevation | 452 m (1,483 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Stations on record | Malang railway station, Malang Kotalama railway station, Blimbing railway station | Surabaya Gubeng railway station, Wonokromo railway station, Surabaya Kota railway station |
| Postal codes | 54172–63392 | 32274–83671 |
Where to book trains from Malang to 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 Malang?
82 km (51 mi) in a straight line, north of Malang; by road roughly 100 km (62 mi).
How long does it take to get from Malang to Surabaya by train?
About 1 h 11 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Malang 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.