The fastest way to get to the centre of Solo Balapan Station is to take the special KA train line, which only runs a few times a day.
A frequent bus service is offered by the K1S bus line, which goes directly to the centre and Purwosari train station.
| Price Airport -> Centre |
Price Centre -> Airport |
Travel time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grab / Gojek | 120 000 idr / car | 85 000 idr / car | 30-45 minutes |
| Normal taxi | 150 000 idr / car | 150 000 idr / car | 30-45 minutes |
| Train | 7 000 idr / person | 7 000 idr / person | 23 minutes |
| Bus K1S | 3 700 idr / person | 3 700 idr / person | 50 minutes |
Grab / Gojek / Taxi
It is very popular in Indonesia to travel by cheap taxis, however, especially when travelling from the airport, the prices are relatively high as only special licensed taxis can travel in this direction.
However, you can take any taxi from the city centre to the airport as well as cheaper Grab / Gojek cars.
It is generally cheaper to use the Grab / Gojek mobile app than regular taxis. We always recommend comparing prices on both apps.
The Grab / Gojek station is outside the arrivals hall, where staff will help you find where the cars stop.
The average prices from the airport to the city centre are as follows:
- 120 000 idr - Grab and Gojek
- 150 000 idr - Taxi
When travelling from Surakarta city centre to the airport:
- 85 000 idr - Grab a Gojek
- 150 000 idr - taxi
Train
The train station is directly connected to the terminal. The KA rail line goes to Solo Balapan Central Station and some services continue on to Solo Purwosari and Klaten.
At Solo Balapan station, you can change to long-distance trains or the Y suburban line in the direction of Yogyakarta.
You won't find the timetables of the KA line on any official websites, but Google Maps shows them exactly when you click on the station:
None of the electronic transport cards valid on regular buses or suburban trains throughout Indonesia are valid for the train.
You must buy a paper ticket at the ticket office, which can be paid for with cash or card.
- Price - 7 000 idr
- Frequency - 4 to 5 times a day (trains do not connect to all departures and arrivals!)
- Journey time - 23 minutes
- First train from Solo Balapan to the airport - 8:35
- Last train from the airport - 18:11
Bus
Public transport in Surakarta is provided by Batik Solo Trans.
There is a K1S line to the airport, which goes via Purwosari Station to the southern part of downtown (it does not go to Balapan Station).
Pay your ticket in cash at manned stops on the way from the centre. All electronic cards used in most Indonesian cities are also valid here, i.e. Multi Trip Card, E-money Mandiri, BNI Tapscash, Brizzi and BCA Flazz.
Cash cannot be used to purchase fares at the airport. You can purchase e-cards at the Indomaret mini-market in the arrivals hall or use them from another city if you already have the aforementioned card.
- Price - 3 700 idr
- Frequency - 10 minutes
- Travel time - 50 minutes
- First bus from the centre - approx. 5:00
- Last bus from the airport - approx. 20:00
The bus stop is located in the car park approximately 80 metres in front of the terminal.
