Samarinda to Jakarta by train
Jakarta lies 1,308 km (813 mi) south-west of Samarinda, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 18 h 48 min at the speeds typical of Indonesia rail, over roughly 1,596 km (992 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Samarinda | Jakarta | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 865,306 | 8.5 million |
| Elevation | 24 m (79 ft) | 16 m (52 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Jakarta Kota railway station, Gambir railway station, Jatinegara railway station |
Clocks in Jakarta are 1 h behind Samarinda right now, so a 18 h 48 min journey lands only 17 h 48 min later by the destination clock.
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Staying in Jakarta
Our booking partner lists 5,949+ places to stay in Jakarta (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 865 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (322), and 69 are five-star. Across 341 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 158,178 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Jakarta from Samarinda?
1,308 km (813 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Samarinda; by road roughly 1,596 km (992 mi).
How long does it take to get from Samarinda to Jakarta by train?
About 18 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Samarinda and Jakarta?
Jakarta is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Jakarta against Asia/Makassar).
Where can I stay in Jakarta?
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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.