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Museum Lawang Sewu
Museum inside the former railway headquarters, presenting colonial-era spaces, rail history, and immersive exhibits in one of Semarang’s best-known heritage sites.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cilacap to Semarang is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cilacap to Semarang will cost around €6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €6.
On Tue, Nov 03, we found 1 buses from Cilacap to Semarang, including 1 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 03 the direct buses cover the 173 km distance in an average of 7 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h .
On Tue, Nov 03 the slowest buses will take 7 h 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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Buses from Cilacap to Semarang run on average 6 times per day, taking around 8h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:00, the last at 19:10. The fastest bus covers the 107 miles (173 km) distance in 5h 30m.
Distance 107 miles (173 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 5h 30m |
First bus 6:00 AM |
Last bus 7:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Cilacap to Semarang.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Sumber Alam | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator Sumber Alam | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €6 |
Operator Sumber Alam | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator Sumber Alam | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €8 |
Operator Sumber Alam | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €7 |
The table below shows live departures for Cilacap to Semarang buses for today, Monday, November 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:00 PM Cilacap | 5h30 | 10:30 PM Semarang | 0 transfersDirect | |
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![]() | 4:00 AM Cilacap | 7h00 | 11:00 AM Semarang | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Museum inside the former railway headquarters, presenting colonial-era spaces, rail history, and immersive exhibits in one of Semarang’s best-known heritage sites.
Well-curated old-town museum covering Semarang’s urban development, trade, and multicultural history through maps, photos, and restored colonial interiors.
Military museum with weapons, uniforms, and historical displays related to regional defense history. A quieter stop for visitors interested in Indonesia’s past.
Semarang’s restored old town district with colonial streetscapes, galleries, public spaces, and night lighting. Ideal for walking, photos, and architecture.
Large urban park and civic square near Simpang Lima, used for walking, relaxation, and local events. A practical stop in the city center.
Popular hilltop viewpoint area with broad city and coastline panoramas, especially attractive around sunset and evening when city lights appear.
Rice steamed in banana leaves with coconut milk, served with chicken, egg, tofu and spicy opor-style gravy. A festive Semarang breakfast with Javanese-Chinese roots.
Semarang's iconic spring roll filled with bamboo shoots, egg and usually shrimp or chicken. A classic Peranakan snack blending Chinese and Javanese flavors.
Clear beef soup with fried shallots, celery and tomato, often eaten with rice. A long-standing local comfort dish influenced by Javanese and colonial tastes.
Well-known spot for soto ayam and Semarang-style soups in a straightforward family dining setting popular with residents.
Historic specialist for Semarang spring rolls, serving classic lumpia in a simple long-established setting in the old Chinatown area.
Casual local favorite for tahu gimbal, lontong and other Semarang staples. Busy, unfussy atmosphere focused on traditional flavors.
Budget-friendly versus many Asian city breaks: low meal, ride-hailing, and hotel costs, with upscale dining and international hotels still affordable by regional standards.
Tipping is appreciated but not required. Restaurants may add service. Round up for cafes and taxis, or leave 5-10% for good service.
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Most Cilacap to Semarang buses use the Kota Cilacap to Kota Semarang station pair. Use this guide to compare Cilacap and Semarang bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Kota Cilacap is 1 km from Cilacap city centre. Public transport options include:
Kota Cilacap has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food stalls and small restaurants inside terminal
Free Wi-Fi in waiting area. ATMs are aTM booth inside terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Kota Cilacap.
Available at Kota Cilacap: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kota Cilacap: Wheelchair ramps.
Cilacap has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Cilacap. ATMs are available at Cilacap.
Ticket office support is available at Cilacap.
Available at Cilacap: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Cilacap: Wheelchair ramps available.
Kota Semarang is 2 km from Semarang city centre. Public transport options include:
Kota Semarang has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food stalls and small cafes are available inside the station.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the station. ATMs are aTMs are located inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Kota Semarang.
Available at Kota Semarang: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kota Semarang: Accessible facilities including ramps and elevators.
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