The 15 Best Day Trips from Batang

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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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.

Built from 15 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Batang

  1. 1

    Semarang, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car65 km south-west of Batang

    Known for Kelenteng Sam Poo Kong.

  2. 2

    Surakarta, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car120 km south of Batang
  3. 3

    Pekalongan, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car123 km west of Batang
  4. 4

    Salatiga, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car97 km south of Batang
  5. 5

    Ungaran, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car80 km south-west of Batang
  6. 6

    Purwodadi, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car71 km south of Batang
  7. 7

    Magelang, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car122 km south-west of Batang
  8. 8

    Klaten, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car136 km south of Batang
  9. 9

    Kedungwuni, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car129 km south-west of Batang
  10. 10

    Pati, Indonesia

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car47 km south-east of Batang
  11. 11

    Depok, Indonesia

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car145 km south of Batang
  12. 12

    Grogol, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car125 km south of Batang
  13. 13

    Wonosobo, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car132 km south-west of Batang
  14. 14

    Kudus, Indonesia

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car38 km south of Batang
  15. 15

    Kartasura, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car119 km south of Batang

A sample day: Batang to Semarang

  1. 08:30Leave Batang
  2. 09:45Arrive in Semarang (1 hr 15 min drive)
  3. 10:00Kelenteng Sam Poo Kong
  4. 12:00Lunch
  5. 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Semarang
  6. 15:45Head back to Batang
  7. 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.
Where can I go for a weekend from Batang?
For a weekend away from Batang, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Depok (145 km, 2 hr 15 min), Klaten (136 km, 2 hr 10 min), Wonosobo (132 km, 2 hr 5 min), Kedungwuni (129 km, 2 hr). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
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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