Riding Indonesia's Last Street-Running Steam Train!

Have you ever wanted to take a ride on a 100+ year old steam train? Come along for this Jaladara vlog in Solo, Indonesia.

For tickets, contact: Kunafa Tour & Travel (+6281399999170)

Shot on: November 23, 2025
Location: Surakarta, Indonesia

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About this Solo Jaladara vlog:
I’m so happy that this worked out! I planned a portion of my travels through Java to get to Solo in time for this steam train as it only happens once a month. Until the morning of, I wasn’t able to get a ticket, but it worked out! The staff and tour groups from Surabaya and Semarang were great. I had a lot of fun riding along and seeing the historic city of Surakarta.

About the Sepur Kluthuk Jaladara (Solo Steam Train):
The Solo Steam Train in Surakarta is one of the most charming pieces of living history you can still experience in Indonesia. Officially known as Sepur Kluthuk Jaladara, this old-fashioned locomotive runs right through the heart of the city, offering a slow, cinematic ride that feels straight out of another era. What makes it special isn’t just the vintage engine—it’s the way the train interacts with everyday life. As you pass through neighborhoods, markets, and busy intersections, people wave, children run alongside the tracks, and the entire city becomes part of the journey.
Inside, the wooden carriages creak and sway as the steam whistles overhead. It’s not fast, and it’s not meant to be. Instead, the train invites you to slow down and watch Solo from a different perspective: batik shops, colonial buildings, the trees of Sriwedari, and the daily rhythm of Javanese culture.
For travelers and vloggers, it's a rare chance to capture authentic human moments and nostalgic visuals you won’t find on modern transport. The Jaladara is more than a ride—it’s a moving window into Surakarta’s soul, and a reminder that history is still alive on these tracks.

Sepur Kluthuk Jaladara di Surakarta adalah pengalaman yang unik dan penuh nostalgia, terutama bagi wisatawan yang ingin melihat sisi klasik Kota Solo. Kereta uap ini menggunakan lokomotif tua buatan Jerman, dan biasanya dioperasikan untuk acara khusus, tur edukasi, atau perjalanan wisata di sepanjang Jl. Slamet Riyadi—jalan utama kota yang selalu ramai.
Saat kereta bergerak pelan, suara uap dan dentuman roda menciptakan suasana yang langsung membawa kita ke masa kolonial. Penumpang dapat menikmati pemandangan kota dari jarak dekat: toko-toko batik, bangunan tua, komunitas lokal, serta aktivitas harian masyarakat Solo. Banyak warga yang melambaikan tangan ketika Jaladara lewat, membuat perjalanan terasa lebih hangat dan hidup.
Kereta ini bukan sekadar transportasi, melainkan simbol kebanggaan kota dan upaya menjaga warisan budaya. Setiap perjalanan menawarkan kesempatan untuk memotret momen-momen unik, mulai dari asap putih yang mengepul hingga interaksi spontan di pinggir jalan. Bagi pembuat konten, Jaladara memberikan nuansa visual yang berbeda dan sangat “Solo”—santai, tradisional, dan penuh cerita.
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