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The 14 Best Day Trips from Klaten

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 14 good day trips from Klaten, Indonesia, led by Semarang, Jepara, Surakarta. The closest is Depok, about 30 min by car, and 6 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Klaten at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Semarang82 km N1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Jepara124 km N1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Surakarta30 km NE35 minHalf-day trip
Yogyakarta29 km W45 minHalf-day trip
Pekalongan137 km NW2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Madiun101 km E1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Salatiga43 km N50 minHalf-day trip
Ungaran67 km N1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Purwodadi77 km NE1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Magelang50 km NW1 hrHalf-day trip
Kedungwuni134 km NW2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Pati116 km NE1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Depok20 km W30 minHalf-day trip
Grogol26 km NE40 minHalf-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Klaten

  1. 1

    Semarang, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car82 km north of Klaten2 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for Kelenteng Sam Poo Kong.

  2. 2

    Jepara, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car124 km north of Klaten3 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for Fort Japara.

    Also nearby: Batang.

  3. 3

    Surakarta, Indonesia

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car30 km north-east of Klaten1 hr 10 min round trip
  4. 4

    Yogyakarta, Indonesia

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car29 km west of Klaten1 hr 30 min round trip
  5. 5

    Pekalongan, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car137 km north-west of Klaten4 hr 20 min round trip
  6. 6

    Madiun, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car101 km east of Klaten3 hr 10 min round trip
  7. 7

    Salatiga, Indonesia

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car43 km north of Klaten1 hr 40 min round trip
  8. 8

    Ungaran, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car67 km north of Klaten2 hr 30 min round trip
  9. 9

    Purwodadi, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car77 km north-east of Klaten3 hr round trip
  10. 10

    Magelang, Indonesia

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car50 km north-west of Klaten2 hr round trip
  11. 11

    Kedungwuni, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car134 km north-west of Klaten4 hr 10 min round trip
  12. 12

    Pati, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car116 km north-east of Klaten3 hr 40 min round trip
  13. 13

    Depok, Indonesia

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car20 km west of Klaten1 hr round trip
  14. 14

    Grogol, Indonesia

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car26 km north-east of Klaten1 hr 20 min round trip

A sample day trip: Klaten to Semarang

A realistic pace for Semarang, 82 km from Klaten. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Klaten
  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 Klaten
  7. 17:00Home in Klaten

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Klaten?
The best day trips from Klaten are Semarang, Jepara, Surakarta, Yogyakarta, Pekalongan. The closest is Depok, about 30 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Klaten?
Depok is the closest, 20 km west of Klaten, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Klaten?
6 places are within about an hour's drive of Klaten: Depok (30 min), Grogol (40 min), Yogyakarta (45 min), Surakarta (35 min), Salatiga (50 min), Magelang (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Klaten for a day out?
Semarang is the largest city in day-trip range, 82 km north of Klaten 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 Klaten?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Pekalongan at 137 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.

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