CENTRAL JAVA TO PORT CORRIDOR

Train Route: Solo Balapan to Merak Station

Official Route Summary:

Strategic rail route connecting Central Java (Solo Balapan) to the Sumatra ferry port at Merak via Pasar Senen & Rangkasbitung.

Total Distance 680 km

Est. Travel Time ±12 – 14 Hours

Transfers 2 Transfers

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Step-by-Step Travel Itinerary

Leg 1 • KA Jarak Jauh PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero)

Intercity Express (Solo Balapan ➔ Pasar Senen)

Stasiun Solo Balapan Stasiun Pasar Senen ±7 – 8 jam

Train options: KA Bengawan (PSO Rp 74,000 via Purwosari), KA Senja Utama Solo, KA Fajar Utama Solo, or KA Jaka Tingkir.

Transfer Tip: At Pasar Senen, connect via KRL Cikarang Line to Tanah Abang, then KRL Rangkasbitung.

Leg 2 • KRL + KA Lokal KAI Commuter

KRL & Commuter Line Merak (Tanah Abang ➔ Merak)

Stasiun Tanah Abang Stasiun Merak ±3 jam 45 menit

KRL to Rangkasbitung (1h 45m) connecting with Commuter Line Merak (1h 50m) straight to Merak port.

Transfer Tip: Arriving at Merak Station, directly integrated into Bakauheni Lampung ferry terminal.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the train journey take from Solo to Merak?

Total travel time ranges between 12 to 14 hours depending on transit layover time in Jakarta.

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