The cheapest and fastest coaches from Surabaya to Semarang
Cheapest price
£5
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
5 h 20 m
Average duration
5 h 20 m
Buses per day
50
Distance
259 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Surabaya to Semarang is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Surabaya to Semarang will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £5.
Of the 50 buses that leave Surabaya for Semarang every day 50 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 259 km distance in an average of 5 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train, coach and flight for Surabaya to Semarang
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Surabaya to Semarang among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a flight costs an average of £44.
Distance: 259 km
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| Coach | Most popular Flight | Train |
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£5 Average Price Cheapest | £58 Average Price | £15 Average Price |
6h 0m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 32m Average total duration Fastest 1h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Surabaya to Semarang bus times
The table below shows live departures for Surabaya to Semarang coaches for today, Friday 23 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HARAPAN JAYA | 13:30 Waru, Medaeng | 7h00 | 20:30 Semarang, Candisari (SPBU Dokter Wahidin) | 0 changesdirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 13:45 Surabaya, Terminal Purabaya/Bungurasih | 9h00 | 22:45 Semarang, Candisari (SPBU Dokter Wahidin) | 0 changesdirect | |
3M TRANSPORT (SARI INDAH) | 14:00 Surabaya, Terminal Purabaya/Bungurasih | 5h20 | 19:20 Semarang, Terminal Terboyo | 0 changesdirect | |
3M TRANSPORT (SARI INDAH) | 14:00 Surabaya, Terminal Purabaya/Bungurasih | 5h33 | 19:33 Semarang, Terminal Mangkang | 0 changesdirect | |
SUGENG RAHAYU | 23:00 Surabaya, Terminal Purabaya/Bungurasih | 8h00 | 07:00 Semarang, Terminal Mangkang | 0 changesdirect | |
SUGENG RAHAYU | 23:55 Surabaya, Terminal Purabaya/Bungurasih | 8h00 | 07:55 Semarang, Terminal Mangkang | 0 changesdirect | |
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HARAPAN JAYA | 02:00 Waru, Medaeng | 7h00 | 09:00 Semarang, Candisari (SPBU Dokter Wahidin) | 0 changesdirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 02:15 Surabaya, Terminal Purabaya/Bungurasih | 9h00 | 11:15 Semarang, Candisari (SPBU Dokter Wahidin) | 0 changesdirect | |
SUGENG RAHAYU | 02:15 Surabaya, Terminal Purabaya/Bungurasih | 8h00 | 10:15 Semarang, Terminal Mangkang | 0 changesdirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 03:00 Surabaya, Genteng | 9h00 | 12:00 Semarang, Candisari (SPBU Dokter Wahidin) | 0 changesdirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 03:00 Waru, Medaeng | 7h00 | 10:00 Semarang, Candisari (SPBU Dokter Wahidin) | 0 changesdirect | |
SUGENG RAHAYU | 03:45 Surabaya, Terminal Purabaya/Bungurasih | 8h00 | 11:45 Semarang, Terminal Mangkang | 0 changesdirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 04:45 Surabaya, Terminal Purabaya/Bungurasih | 9h00 | 13:45 Semarang, Candisari (SPBU Dokter Wahidin) | 0 changesdirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 05:00 Waru, Medaeng | 7h00 | 12:00 Semarang, Candisari (SPBU Dokter Wahidin) | 0 changesdirect | |
WIDJI LESTARI | 05:40 Surabaya, Terminal Purabaya/Bungurasih | 5h20 | 11:00 Semarang, Terminal Terboyo | 0 changesdirect | |
SUGENG RAHAYU | 05:45 Surabaya, Terminal Purabaya/Bungurasih | 8h00 | 13:45 Semarang, Terminal Mangkang | 0 changesdirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 06:00 Surabaya, Genteng | 9h00 | 15:00 Semarang, Candisari (SPBU Dokter Wahidin) | 0 changesdirect | |
WIDJI LESTARI | 06:30 Surabaya, Terminal Purabaya/Bungurasih | 5h20 | 11:50 Semarang, Terminal Terboyo | 0 changesdirect | |
0 | 06:45 Surabaya | 14h58 | 21:43 Semarang | 0 changesdirect | |
WIDJI LESTARI | 06:45 Surabaya, Terminal Purabaya/Bungurasih | 5h20 | 12:05 Semarang, Terminal Terboyo | 0 changesdirect | |
3M TRANSPORT (SARI INDAH) | 07:00 Surabaya, Terminal Purabaya/Bungurasih | 5h20 | 12:20 Semarang, Terminal Terboyo | 0 changesdirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 07:00 Surabaya, Genteng | 9h00 | 16:00 Semarang, Candisari (SPBU Dokter Wahidin) | 0 changesdirect | |
3M TRANSPORT (SARI INDAH) | 07:00 Surabaya, Terminal Purabaya/Bungurasih | 5h33 | 12:33 Semarang, Terminal Mangkang | 0 changesdirect | |
WIDJI LESTARI | 07:05 Surabaya, Terminal Purabaya/Bungurasih | 5h20 | 12:25 Semarang, Terminal Terboyo | 0 changesdirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 08:00 Waru, Medaeng | 7h00 | 15:00 Semarang, Candisari (SPBU Dokter Wahidin) | 0 changesdirect | |
WIDJI LESTARI | 08:00 Surabaya, Terminal Purabaya/Bungurasih | 5h20 | 13:20 Semarang, Terminal Terboyo | 0 changesdirect | |
0 | 08:00 Surabaya | 15h00 | 23:00 Semarang | 0 changesdirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 08:05 Surabaya, Terminal Purabaya/Bungurasih | 9h00 | 17:05 Semarang, Candisari (SPBU Dokter Wahidin) | 0 changesdirect | |
SUGENG RAHAYU | 08:15 Surabaya, Terminal Purabaya/Bungurasih | 8h00 | 16:15 Semarang, Terminal Mangkang | 0 changesdirect | |
WIDJI LESTARI | 08:50 Surabaya, Terminal Purabaya/Bungurasih | 5h20 | 14:10 Semarang, Terminal Terboyo | 0 changesdirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 09:01 Surabaya, Genteng | 9h00 | 18:01 Semarang, Candisari (SPBU Dokter Wahidin) | 0 changesdirect | |
WIDJI LESTARI | 09:10 Surabaya, Terminal Purabaya/Bungurasih | 5h20 | 14:30 Semarang, Terminal Terboyo | 0 changesdirect | |
0 | 09:10 Surabaya | 15h00 | 00:10 Semarang | 0 changesdirect | |
WIDJI LESTARI | 10:00 Surabaya, Terminal Purabaya/Bungurasih | 5h20 | 15:20 Semarang, Terminal Terboyo | 0 changesdirect | |
0 | 10:00 Surabaya | 7h00 | 17:00 Semarang | 0 changesdirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 10:00 Waru, Medaeng | 7h00 | 17:00 Semarang, Candisari (SPBU Dokter Wahidin) | 0 changesdirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 10:10 Surabaya, Terminal Purabaya/Bungurasih | 9h00 | 19:10 Semarang, Candisari (SPBU Dokter Wahidin) | 0 changesdirect | |
0 | 10:10 Surabaya | 15h00 | 01:10 Semarang | 0 changesdirect | |
WIDJI LESTARI | 10:10 Surabaya, Terminal Purabaya/Bungurasih | 5h20 | 15:30 Semarang, Terminal Terboyo | 0 changesdirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 10:30 Waru, Medaeng | 7h00 | 17:30 Semarang, Candisari (SPBU Dokter Wahidin) | 0 changesdirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 10:40 Surabaya, Terminal Purabaya/Bungurasih | 9h00 | 19:40 Semarang, Candisari (SPBU Dokter Wahidin) | 0 changesdirect | |
ELING TRANS | 11:00 Surabaya | 5h49 | 16:49 Kota Semarang | 0 changesdirect | |
SUGENG RAHAYU | 11:00 Surabaya, Terminal Purabaya/Bungurasih | 8h00 | 19:00 Semarang, Terminal Mangkang | 0 changesdirect | |
SUGENG RAHAYU | 11:30 Surabaya, Terminal Purabaya/Bungurasih | 5h20 | 16:50 Semarang, Terminal Terboyo | 0 changesdirect | |
3M TRANSPORT (SARI INDAH) | 12:00 Surabaya, Terminal Purabaya/Bungurasih | 5h20 | 17:20 Semarang, Terminal Terboyo | 0 changesdirect | |
GEMA PRATAMA TRANS TOUR & TRAVEL | 12:00 Surabaya | 5h49 | 17:49 Kota Semarang | 0 changesdirect | |
3M TRANSPORT (SARI INDAH) | 12:00 Surabaya, Terminal Purabaya/Bungurasih | 5h33 | 17:33 Semarang, Terminal Mangkang | 0 changesdirect | |
NUSANTARA INDAH TRAVEL | 12:00 Agen Surabaya | 5h47 | 17:47 Kantor Perwakilan Semarang | 0 changesdirect | |
(AKAS IV) AKAS MILA SEJAHTERA | 12:00 Surabaya, Terminal Purabaya/Bungurasih | 5h20 | 17:20 Semarang, Terminal Terboyo | 0 changesdirect | |
SUGENG RAHAYU | 13:00 Surabaya, Terminal Purabaya/Bungurasih | 8h00 | 21:00 Semarang, Terminal Mangkang | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Surabaya to Semarang
Buses from Surabaya to Semarang run on average 27 times per day, taking around 5h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 27 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:20, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 259 km distance in 5h 20m.
Distance 259 km |
Average bus duration 5h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 27 |
Direct buses 27 |
Fastest bus 5h 20m |
First bus 00:20 |
Last bus 23:30 |
FAQs: Surabaya to Semarang coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Surabaya to Semarang by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Semarang, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Surabaya, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Surabaya Kota, Surabaya, Waru and Surabaya, Genteng. When arriving in Semarang, you can end your route in coach stations like Semarang, Bus Terminal Terboyo, Kota Semarang, Semarang, Candisari (SPBU Dokter Wahidin) and Semarang, Bus Terminal Mangkang.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Surabaya Kota, which is located around 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Semarang, Bus Terminal Terboyo, located 5.6 miles (9 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Surabaya and Semarang
- 04:00-24:00
- Free Wi-Fi available in terminal
- Large parking area available for cars and motorcycles
- Food court and various food stalls available
- Available at designated taxi stand
- Wheelchair ramps, assistance available
- Public toilets available with fee
- Bus: City buses, intercity buses
- Angkot (shared taxi)
- 05:00-21:00
- Free Wi-Fi available
- Available in front of terminal
- Local food stalls and small restaurants nearby
- Available at designated taxi stands
- Wheelchair ramps
- Public toilets available
- Bus: City Transport Lines, Inter-city Buses
- Train: Nearby Surabaya Kota Station
- 24 hours
- Free Wi-Fi available
- Available parking area for cars and motorcycles
- Food court and various food stalls available
- Available at designated taxi stand
- Wheelchair ramps available
- Public toilets available
- Bus: City bus, Inter-city bus
- Angkot (public minivan)
- 05:00-22:00
- Available for cars and motorcycles
- Local food stalls and small restaurants around the terminal
- Available at designated taxi stand
- Wheelchair ramps
- Public toilets available
- Bus: Trans Semarang Koridor I, City Bus
- 24 hours
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the terminal.
- Parking available on-site.
- Food stalls and small eateries are available inside the terminal.
- Taxis available at the station entrance.
- Accessible facilities including ramps and designated seating areas.
- Toilets are available for public use.
- Bus: 1, 2, 3
- 06:00-22:00
- Available at the gas station parking area
- Small food stalls and warung nearby
- Available at the gas station area
- Basic ramps
- Available at the gas station
- Bus: Trans Semarang Corridor I, Local buses
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