Day trip from Yogyakarta to Surakarta
Surakarta lies 58 km (36 mi) north-east of Yogyakarta, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 58 km (36 mi) apart, Surakarta is a realistic day trip from Yogyakarta: about 57 min each way by road.
| Yogyakarta | Surakarta | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 375,699 | 526,870 |
| Elevation | 110 m (361 ft) | 100 m (328 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Surakarta
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Staying in Surakarta
Our booking partner lists 84 places to stay in Surakarta. Of the 83 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (40). Guests have left 132 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Surakarta
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Common questions
How far is Surakarta from Yogyakarta?
58 km (36 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Yogyakarta; by road roughly 71 km (44 mi).
How long does it take to get from Yogyakarta to Surakarta by road?
About 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Yogyakarta and Surakarta?
No, both are on Asia/Jakarta at the moment.
Where can I stay in Surakarta?
Our booking partner lists 84 places to stay in Surakarta, 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 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.