Either Jakarta or Surabaya is a metropolis. Jakarta is the largest city in Indonesia while Surabaya is on the second in the term of area width. Both cities do have many similarities mainly as the center of business and education. It’s no wonder; Jakarta’s people never skip out Surabaya when it comes to the holiday destination.
The City of Surabaya is within a 796 kilometer- distance, in the east of Jakarta. A train is the main transportation that connects the two cities, taking a route from Gambir Station to Pasar Turi Station. Traveling by the mass transportation, your journey to Surabaya taking only 9 to 10.5 hours seems more worthwhile as you don’t need to encounter traffic problem. The ticket fare for an executive class ranges from 375,000 IDR to 485,000 IDR.
Gambir Station
Gambir Station is located on Medan Merdeka Timur Street No. 1, Gambir, Kota Jakarta Pusat, DKI Jakarta 10110 in the heart of Jakarta. Due to its great location, close to National Monument, the place is easy to find. To reach there, you can take some public transportation such as taxi, ojek (motorcycle taxi), and Transjakarta bus (Corridor 2).
Gambir Station popularly known as Jakbir Station is the largest, as well as the oldest railway station in Jakarta. Although the 133-year-old building built during Dutch colonial period has existed for many years, the interior is stylish and modern. It’s equipped with airport-standard facilities such as online ticketing system, web check-in, boarding pass machine, few restaurants and famous coffee shops.
Train Schedule Jakarta - Surabaya
Train Name
Class
Price
Departure Time
Arrival Time
Duration
Dharmawangsa
Economy
Rp225.000
08:55
19:35
10h 40m
Dharmawangsa
Executive
Rp475.000
08:55
19:35
10h 40m
Gaya Baru Malam Selatan
Economy
Rp355.000
10:55
00:27
13h 32m
Gaya Baru Malam Selatan
Executive
Rp460.000
10:55
00:27
13h 32m
Airlangga
Economy
Rp104.000
11:10
22:50
11h 40m
Kertajaya
Economy
Rp280.000
14:10
01:25
11h 15m
Gumarang
Business
Rp325.000
15:50
02:45
10h 55m
Jayabaya
Economy
Rp355.000
16:45
03:39
10h 54m
Jayabaya
Executive
Rp560.000
16:45
03:39
10h 54m
Jayakarta
Economy
Rp370.000
17:10
06:37
13h 27m
Bima
Executive
Rp650.000
17:10
04:11
11h 1m
Sembrani
Executive
Rp665.000
19:00
04:00
9h
Sembrani Luxury
Executive
Rp1.210.000
19:00
04:00
9h 0m
Argo Bromo Anggrek
Executive
Rp785.000
20:35
04:45
8h 10m
Argo Anggrek Luxury Sleeper
Executive
Rp1.220.000
20:35
04:45
8h 10m
Pasar Turi Surabaya Station
Pasar Turi Surabaya Station, situated on Semarang Street 1, Tembok Dukuh, Bubutan, Surabaya 60172, boasts a strategic location, close to the grocery center (PGS), and is accessible from anywhere else in Surabaya. To reach the site, you can go by bus or bemo then stop at the PGS. Continue your trip by taking a 10-minute walk to Pasar Turi Station.
The A-class station is the second largest railway stop in the city of hero. Why it’s named Pasar Turi since it used to be a traditional market filled with vendors selling turi flowers (the basic ingredients to make the pecel dish). Another its unique attraction is the visitors will hear the sound of an instrumental song of “Surabaya Oh Surabaya” when the train arrives.
Popular Tourist Destinations in Surabaya
Dubbed as the city of hero, you will find the capital so charming, full of historic sites reminding the heroic time. Here are some famous destinations in Surabaya you need to go for a visit.
Hero Monument
Hero Monument is the Surabaya’s iconic landmark and pride. The 41.15-meter towering obelisk in the hub of the city is a symbol commemorating a battle occurred on November 10th, 1945. It looks like a spike upside down, depicting the historical date. Within a 7-meter underground depth, it sits a museum collecting some stories about how the local youngsters fought against colonialism and the documentation about the building’s construction. Find the appeal on Pahlawan Street, Alun-Alun Contong, Bubutan, the city of Surabaya, East Java 60174.
Red Bridge
Red Bridge is an important monument which used to be a trading area connecting Kalimas and Surabaya's Residential Building. The structure remains as one of the busiest business centers in the capital linked to Rajawali Street and Kembang Jepun Street. The legendary bridge is a must-visit tourist destination, great for having a picture and enjoying views. The vibrant red color of the bridge does match with the dramatic landscape of Surabaya. Find this charm on Krembangan Selatan Street, the city of Surabaya, East Java 60175.
KAI Jakarta Surabaya Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The train ticket price for Jakarta Bandung route averagely starts from Rp. 100.000
There are two stations in Surabaya that have route from Jakarta, which are Surabaya Gubeng (SGU) and Surabaya Pasar Turi (SBI)/p>
Averagely, it will take around 10 - 11 hours to go from Jakarta to Surabaya.
There are around 3 trips per day for trains that serve Jakarta to Surabya route.
The cheapest train ticket for Jakarta Surabaya route is Rp 104.000 for Economy Class of Gaya Baru Malam Selatan train.