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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Surakarta to Semarang
Cheapest price
£4
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
1 h 45 m
Average duration
2 h 44 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
77 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Surakarta to Semarang is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Surakarta to Semarang will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £4.
Of the 5 buses that leave Surakarta for Semarang every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 77 km distance in an average of 2 h 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 59 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Surakarta to Semarang
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Surakarta to Semarang among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 77 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£4 Average Price Cheapest | £15 Average Price |
2h 34m Average total duration 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Surakarta to Semarang bus times
The table below shows live departures for Surakarta to Semarang coaches for tomorrow, Thursday 25 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:45 Surakarta | 2h28 | 06:13 Semarang | 0 changesdirect | |
| 04:30 Surakarta | 1h45 | 06:15 Semarang | 0 changesdirect | |
| 05:45 Surakarta | 2h28 | 08:13 Semarang | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:45 Surakarta | 2h01 | 14:46 Semarang | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14:15 Surakarta | 4h59 | 19:14 Semarang | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Surakarta to Semarang
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Buses from Surakarta to Semarang run on average 41 times per day, taking around 2h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 41 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 77 km distance in 1h 21m.
Distance 77 km |
Average bus duration 2h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Buses per day 41 |
Direct buses 41 |
Fastest bus 1h 21m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:30 |
FAQs: Surakarta to Semarang coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Surakarta 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 Surakarta, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Surakarta, Bus Terminal Tirtonadi, Surakarta and Surakarta, Banjarsari. When arriving in Semarang, you can end your route in coach stations like Semarang, Gajahmungkur, Kota Semarang, Semarang, Candisari (SPBU Dokter Wahidin), Semarang, Banyumanik and Semarang, Airport Udara Ahmad Yani.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Surakarta, Bus Terminal Tirtonadi, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Semarang, Gajahmungkur, located 2.6 miles (4.2 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Surakarta and Semarang
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 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
- Basic ramps available
- Public toilets available
- Bus: BST Corridor 1, Local buses
- Angkot: Various routes
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 04:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available
- Available for both cars and motorcycles
- Food court and various food stalls available
- Available at designated taxi stand
- Wheelchair ramps, assistance available
- Public toilets available
- Bus: City Bus, Inter-city Bus
- Angkot (public minivan)
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 05:00-21:00
- Free Wi-Fi available
- Available in front of terminal
- Food stalls and small restaurants inside terminal
- Available at designated taxi stand
- Wheelchair ramps
- Public toilets available
- Bus: BST Corridor 1, 2
- Local minibus (angkot)
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 24 hours
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking available on-site.
- Food stalls and small cafes are available nearby.
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators and ramps available for accessibility.
- Available with a small fee for use.
- Bus: 10, 12, 15
Taxis- Available on the main road
- Bus: Trans Semarang Corridor I, Local buses
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 24 hours
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the station.
- Parking available on-site for a fee.
- Food stalls and small cafes are available inside the station.
- Taxis available at the station entrance.
- Accessible facilities including ramps and elevators.
- Public toilets are available for a small fee.
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 4
- Train: Kereta Api Indonesia
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