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Solo – Yogyakarta Train

Solo and Yogyakarta are two cities with inter-complementary characteristics. Both places have similar ambiance and are located close to each other. However, there are several attractive things in one city, which you cannot find in another. Therefore, it is no wonder if travelers from Solo feel enthusiastic to visit Yogyakarta and vice versa. Yogyakarta itself offers a lot of world class tourist attractions. Many ways are available to reach Yogyakarta from Solo. But the easiest and fastest way is by train. The train trip starts from Solo Balapan Station to Yogyakarta Station, and it only takes 40 minutes to one hour. The ticket cost may vary according to the service class, ranging from 80,000 IDR to 350,000 IDR per person.

Solo Balapan Railway station

Solo Balapan Station is the oldest and biggest railway station in Solo. It is known widely as Balapan Station, especially after the name was adapted into the title of a popular keroncong-dangdut song in 1990. Sung by Didi Kempot, the song quickly gains popularity and spread the station's name throughout Indonesia.

Balapan station is located at Wolter Monginsidi Street No. 112, Kestalan, Banjarsari, Surakarta, Central Java, 57133. To the west of the station, there is Ayu Balapan Market, which is known as shopping and culinary center. The place is also close to Surakarta RRI office. You can reach Balapan Station by pedicab or Batik Solo Trans from corridor 2 and 6.

Yogyakarta Railway station

Yogyakarta Station was originally named as Tugu Station because it is located near Tugu Yogyakarta. However, even after it changed its name officially, the people of Yogyakarta still referred to this beautiful station as Tugu Station. This is the biggest station in Yogyakarta and has many modern facilities equals with some airports. It is located at Pasar Kembang Street, Sosromenduran, Gedong Tengen, Yogyakarta City, Special Region of Yogyakarta, 55271. The position is considered very strategic. It placed the station as the center of transportation as well as tourist destination. Moreover, the area around it is the main tourist attraction of Yogyakarta. Walking from the station the south, Malioboro Street will greet you, where you can find a pedicab and take a ride to Yogyakarta Palace.

Popular Tourist Destinations in Yogyakarta

Yogyakarta offers exciting tourist attraction, rich in the cultural and historical background. If you happen to visit this Gudeg City, make sure the places below are on your list.

Malioboro Area

Malioboro Area has been known as Yogyakarta icon for ages. It offers a traditional shopping center full of Yogyakarta unique souvenirs and craft, as well as culinary center. Walking through the street, you can enjoy the delicious food, hunting for Batik, or just window shopping around the place. Other excellent destinations can be found within the area, such as Vredeburg Fort, Tugu Yogya, Taman Pintar, dan Yogyakarta Palace. All those places are accessible within walking distance or by pedicab.

Wijilan Village