Surabaya Kota Station

Information About Surabaya Kota Station

Surabaya Kota Station (SB), or better known as Semut Station, is a large class B railway station located in Bongkaran, Pabean Cantian, Surabaya. The station is included in managing Operation Region VIII Surabaya and KAI Commuter, located at +4 meters above sea level. It is an end station for local and Commuter Line train services to central and southern East Java.

In the past, Surabaya Kota Station served as the end station in Surabaya City that connected the southern Java Island railroad with routes to Surakarta, Yogyakarta, and Bandung. In addition, the station is also the starting point for the central Java Island railroad that leads to Purwokerto and Jakarta, as well as the eastern Java Island railroad that connects Surabaya with Jember and Banyuwangi.

However, in its current development, train departures and arrivals from various southern and central Java destinations have been moved to Surabaya Gubeng Station, except for the Sri Tanjung train on the Lempuyangan-Ketapang route. Therefore, Surabaya Kota Station serves as a place for storing inter-city train sets. Currently, the station only serves local and commuter train trips.

Surabaya Kota Station provides facilities including ticket counters, a comfortable waiting area, toilets and an information center. Passengers can enjoy the services of restaurants and food stalls within the station. Other facilities include a parking area, luggage storage, and an information board that updates train schedules.

When arriving at Surabaya Kota Station and wishing to continue their journey to the city center, passengers can continue their journey by using various public transportation options such as Trans Semanggi, Suroboyo Bus, angkot, online ojek, taxis, and Wira Wiri Suroboyo for travel convenience. Then, for trips to neighboring cities such as Malang or Sidoarjo from Surabaya Kota Station, passengers can choose between convenient local train services, inter-city buses at Surabaya Terminal, or private cars or taxis for travel convenience and flexibility.

Route, Ticket Price, Train Schedule Surabaya Kota Station

The station that is passed before Purwokerto Station is Surabaya Pasar Turi Station, while the station after is Surabaya Gubeng Station.

Accommodations Near Surabaya City Station

1. POP! Surabaya City Station Hotel

Location: Waspada Street 58, Pabean Cantikan, Surabaya.

Price: Starting from IDR 273.600 (Pop! City)

offers a comfortable and affordable stay. With a modern design, functional rooms, and supporting facilities such as a parking area.

2. New Grand Park Hotel

Location: Samudra Street No. 3-5 Pabean, Pabean Cantikan, Surabaya

Price: Starting from IDR 273.500 (Superior)

presents a luxurious stay with modern facilities and exclusive services. Elegant rooms, a swimming pool, quality restaurants and a fitness center are the main attractions of this hotel.

3. D'Carol Hotel Surabaya

Location: Gundih Street No. 8, Dupak Wholesale Shophouse CT. 5 & 6, Genteng, Surabaya

Price: Starting from IDR 194.750 (Superior Twin)

offers comfort and quality services in the city center. With a modern design, cozy rooms, and facilities such as a restaurant and swimming pool.

Unique Facts About Surabaya Kota Station 

1. Surabaya Kota Station

Surabaya Kota Station is equipped with a total of twelve train lines. Four of them serve as lines for passenger arrival and departure, where lines 1 and 2 are straight lines. The remaining eight lines act as badug lines, used as a storage or parking lot for train sets. One of the buildings at the station has been designated as a cultural heritage site.

2. The Old Building

The station's old building, located directly in front of Pasar Atum, has been out of use since the 1990s. However, between 2012 and 2015, the building underwent renovations. Chances are, the building will either be used as a passenger station again or simply function as a museum.

3. Historical Significance

Surabaya Kota Station was the first train station owned by Staatsspoorwegen (SS), a railroad operator owned by the Dutch East Indies Government. The history of this station records that its construction took place around 1870, along with the development of the Surabaya-Malang and Pasuruan railroad lines.

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