Malang to Surabaya bus with PT. Tentrem Inti Sejahtera

The cheapest way to travel from Malang to Surabaya is a bus with an average price of $2 (€2).

This is compared to other travel options from Malang to Surabaya:

A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Malang to Surabaya costing on average $31 (€25).

The fastest way to travel from Malang to Surabaya is by bus with an average journey time of 1h 56m.

Other travel options to Surabaya take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 30m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Malang and Surabaya including taking a train and bus.

We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Malang to Surabaya among Omio's users.

Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around $2 (€2) compared to roughly $12 (€10) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $10 (€8). The journey takes 1h 56m versus 1h 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Direct services are operated by PT. Tentrem Inti Sejahtera, Infobus, Bagong, Kalisari, Hafana, Daytrans.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.