How to go to Solo from Madiun

While waiting my school begin, I decide to spent my holiday in Solo. Before going to Solo, I stay for a night in Madiun, and I take a train to go to Solo. When you depart from Madiun and you want to go to Solo, there are two trains that you can choose; an exclusive train with Air Condition a.k.a Madiun Jaya AC and an economic class train without air conditioner or Madiun Jaya Non AC. The first one spent Rp. 40.000 and the last one spent Rp. 20.000 ( It's cheap right?? but It doesn't save you from pickpocket   )

Madiun Jaya AC

I choose Madiun Jaya AC because there are rumors of pickpocket in economic train. Even tough it is more expensive, but I can enjoy very much about the journey. The train left the train station at 5.30 a.m and arrive at Solo at 7.30 a.m. Two hours are enough for me to amaze the landscape from madiun to Solo. I suggest you to sit in the left sit, near the window, and face the east side. (You will feel your journey are being accompanied by a very big mountain  )  

I arrive at Solo Balapan station and I go to Kraton Solo by Becak or Pedicab. Beware!! the standard cost is Rp10.000 up to Rp.15.000. If the driver asks you to pay more than the range, just leave him or try to bargain    

Solo Becak

Klewer Market

Kraton Solo

After you arrive at Kraton Solo, you can also enjoy Pasar Klewer. It is the main batik traditional market in Indonesia. You can get Rp 75.000 for a couple batik (two pieces). Awesome, right??  

Happy travelling!!