The 15 Best Day Trips from Batang
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 15 good day trips from Batang, Indonesia, led by Semarang, Surakarta, Pekalongan. The closest is Kudus, about 45 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Batang at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semarang | 65 km SW | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Surakarta | 120 km S | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Pekalongan | 123 km W | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Salatiga | 97 km S | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Ungaran | 80 km SW | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Purwodadi | 71 km S | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Magelang | 122 km SW | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Klaten | 136 km S | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Kedungwuni | 129 km SW | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Pati | 47 km SE | 55 min | Half-day trip |
| Depok | 145 km S | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Grogol | 125 km S | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Wonosobo | 132 km SW | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Kudus | 38 km S | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Kartasura | 119 km S | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Batang
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Semarang, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car65 km south-west of Batang2 hr 30 min round tripKnown for Kelenteng Sam Poo Kong.
- 2
Surakarta, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car120 km south of Batang3 hr 50 min round trip - 3
Pekalongan, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car123 km west of Batang3 hr 50 min round trip - 4
Salatiga, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car97 km south of Batang3 hr round trip - 5
Ungaran, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car80 km south-west of Batang2 hr 30 min round trip - 6
Purwodadi, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car71 km south of Batang2 hr 40 min round trip - 7
Magelang, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car122 km south-west of Batang3 hr 50 min round trip - 8
Klaten, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car136 km south of Batang4 hr 20 min round trip - 9
Kedungwuni, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car129 km south-west of Batang4 hr round trip - 10
Pati, Indonesia
Half-day tripAbout 55 min by car47 km south-east of Batang1 hr 50 min round trip - 11
Depok, Indonesia
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car145 km south of Batang4 hr 30 min round trip - 12
Grogol, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car125 km south of Batang3 hr 50 min round trip - 13
Wonosobo, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car132 km south-west of Batang4 hr 10 min round trip - 14
Kudus, Indonesia
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car38 km south of Batang1 hr 30 min round trip - 15
Kartasura, Indonesia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car119 km south of Batang3 hr 40 min round trip
A sample day trip: Batang to Semarang
A realistic pace for Semarang, 65 km from Batang. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Batang
- 09:45Arrive in Semarang (1 hr 15 min drive)
- 10:00Kelenteng Sam Poo Kong
- 12:00Lunch
- 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Semarang
- 15:45Head back to Batang
- 17:00Home in Batang
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Batang?
- The best day trips from Batang are Semarang, Surakarta, Pekalongan, Salatiga, Ungaran. The closest is Kudus, about 45 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Batang?
- Kudus is the closest, 38 km south of Batang, roughly 45 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Batang?
- 2 places are within about an hour's drive of Batang: Kudus (45 min), Pati (55 min).
- What is the biggest city near Batang for a day out?
- Semarang is the largest city in day-trip range, 65 km south-west of Batang and about 1 hr 15 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Batang?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Depok at 145 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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