The cheapest and fastest buses from Pemalang to Semarang
Cheapest price
$5
Average price
$7
Fastest journey
2 h 19 m
Average duration
2 h 57 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
117 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Pemalang to Semarang is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pemalang to Semarang will cost around $7 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
Of the 4 buses that leave Pemalang for Semarang on Thu, Nov 06, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 117 km distance in an average of 2 h 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 19 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 4 h 3 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 bus for Pemalang to Semarang
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Pemalang to Semarang among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €4, and a train costs an average of €17.
Distance: 72 miles (117 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
€5 Average price Cheapest | €20 Average price |
3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Pemalang to Semarang Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Joglosemar Shuttle Bus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 10:33AM | Duration 2h48 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Joglosemar Shuttle Bus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 02:49PM | Duration 4h09 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Joglosemar Shuttle Bus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 07:49PM | Duration 4h09 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Joglosemar Shuttle Bus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 08:54PM | Duration 3h09 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator KIRARA TRAVEL | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:19PM | Duration 2h19 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Live departures
Pemalang to Semarang bus times
The table below shows live departures for Pemalang to Semarang buses for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
JOGLOSEMAR SHUTTLE BUS | 3:40 AM Kota Pemalang | 4h09 | 7:49 AM Semarang, Banyumanik | 0 transfersDirect | |
JOGLOSEMAR SHUTTLE BUS | 8:40 AM Kota Pemalang | 4h09 | 12:49 PM Semarang, Banyumanik | 0 transfersDirect | |
JOGLOSEMAR SHUTTLE BUS | 10:45 AM Kota Pemalang | 3h09 | 1:54 PM Kota Semarang | 0 transfersDirect | |
JOGLOSEMAR SHUTTLE BUS | 10:45 AM Kota Pemalang | 3h42 | 2:27 PM Semarang, Candisari (SPBU Akpol) | 0 transfersDirect | |
JOGLOSEMAR SHUTTLE BUS | 10:45 AM Kota Pemalang | 4h03 | 2:48 PM Semarang, Banyumanik | 0 transfersDirect | |
KIRARA TRAVEL | 2:00 PM Kota Pemalang | 2h19 | 4:19 PM Kota Semarang | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Pemalang to Semarang
Distance 72 miles (117 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 2h 19m |
First bus 09:15 |
Last bus 20:40 |
Bus providers: KIRARA TRAVEL from Pemalang to SemarangYou can travel by bus between Pemalang to Semarang with KIRARA TRAVEL for as low as $5 (€4). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Pemalang to Semarang

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Kota Pemalang, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Kota Semarang, located 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Pemalang to Semarang
- 05:00-21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in waiting area
- Available in front of terminal
- Local food stalls and small restaurants inside terminal
- Available at designated taxi stand
- Wheelchair ramps
- Public toilets available
- Basic facilities available
- Bus: Local and intercity buses
- Angkot: Local routes
- 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
- Available on the main road
- Bus: Trans Semarang Corridor I, Local buses
- 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
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