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Museum Nasional Indonesia
Indonesia’s national museum, known for archaeology, ethnography, and classical sculptures. A core stop for understanding the country’s history and cultures.
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$15
Fastest journey
7 h 40 m
Average duration
8 h 53 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
404 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Semarang to Jakarta is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Semarang to Jakarta will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 3 buses that leave Semarang for Jakarta on Sun, Jun 07, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 07 the direct buses cover the 404 km distance in an average of 8 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 40 m .
On Sun, Jun 07 the slowest buses will take 10 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.






Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Semarang to Jakarta among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a flight costs an average of $36.
Distance: 251 miles (404 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $67 Average price | $23 Average price | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 18m Average total duration 8h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Semarang to Jakarta:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Semarang to Jakarta costing on average $23 (€19).
A bus is $51 (€42) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Semarang to Jakarta costing on average $67 (€54).
Other travel options to Jakarta take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 32m.
Bus takes on average 8h 48m.
Tickets start at around $15 (€13) compared to roughly $55 (€45) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $40 (€33). The journey takes 8h 48m versus 6h 7m 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 Harapan Jaya, Santoso Travel, PO. Zentrum MK, Setia Travel.
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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator PO Majoe Muda Mandiri | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Santoso Travel | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 06:43PM | Duration 7h43 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Kramat Djati | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 12:09AM | Duration 12h09 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 01:45AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator PO Majoe Muda Mandiri | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator PT DELIMA SRI GEMILANG | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 02:35AM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Kramat Djati | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:09AM | Duration 12h09 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Kramat Djati | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 07:02AM | Duration 11h42 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator PT DELIMA SRI GEMILANG | Departure Time 07:20PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
The table below shows live departures for Semarang to Jakarta buses for today, Saturday, June 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PO MAJOE MUDA MANDIRI | 5:00 PM Semarang, Bus Terminal Banyumanik | 7h41 | 12:41 AM Jakarta, Pintu Bus Terminal Pulo Gebang | 0 transfersDirect | |
PO MAJOE MUDA MANDIRI | 5:00 PM Semarang, Bus Terminal Banyumanik | 7h45 | 12:45 AM Jakarta, Bus Terminal Grogol | 0 transfersDirect | |
PO MAJOE MUDA MANDIRI | 5:00 PM Semarang, Bus Terminal Banyumanik | 7h40 | 12:40 AM Jakarta, Bus Terminal Kampung Rambutan | 0 transfersDirect | |
PT DELIMA SRI GEMILANG | 5:40 PM Semarang, Bus Terminal Mangkang | 8h55 | 2:35 AM Kota Jakarta | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 7:00 PM Semarang, Candisari (SPBU Dokter Wahidin) | 9h00 | 4:00 AM Jakarta, Bus Terminal Kalideres | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 7:00 PM Semarang, Candisari (SPBU Dokter Wahidin) | 9h00 | 4:00 AM Jakarta, Ampera | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 7:00 PM Semarang, Candisari (SPBU Dokter Wahidin) | 9h00 | 4:00 AM Jakarta, Cengkareng | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 7:00 PM Semarang, Candisari (SPBU Dokter Wahidin) | 9h00 | 4:00 AM Jakarta, Grogol | 0 transfersDirect | |
KRAMAT DJATI | 7:00 PM Semarang, Bus Terminal Banyumanik | 12h09 | 7:09 AM Jakarta, Bus Terminal Kampung Rambutan | 0 transfersDirect | |
KRAMAT DJATI | 7:20 PM Semarang, Krapyak | 11h42 | 7:02 AM Jakarta, Bus Terminal Kampung Rambutan | 0 transfersDirect | |
PT DELIMA SRI GEMILANG | 7:20 PM Semarang, Bus Terminal Mangkang | 6h50 | 2:10 AM Kota Jakarta | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 7:45 PM Semarang, Candisari (SPBU Dokter Wahidin) | 9h00 | 4:45 AM Jakarta, Bus Terminal Kalideres | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 7:45 PM Semarang, Candisari (SPBU Dokter Wahidin) | 9h00 | 4:45 AM Jakarta, Grogol | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 7:45 PM Semarang, Candisari (SPBU Dokter Wahidin) | 9h00 | 4:45 AM Jakarta, Taman Kota | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 8:30 PM Semarang, Candisari (SPBU Dokter Wahidin) | 9h00 | 5:30 AM Jakarta, Pasar Rebo | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 8:30 PM Semarang, Candisari (SPBU Dokter Wahidin) | 9h00 | 5:30 AM Jakarta, Lebak Bulus | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 8:30 PM Semarang, Candisari (SPBU Dokter Wahidin) | 9h00 | 5:30 AM Jakarta, Pintu Bus Terminal Pulo Gebang | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 9:00 PM Semarang, Candisari (SPBU Dokter Wahidin) | 10h00 | 7:00 AM Bus Terminal Tanjung Priok, Jakarta Utara | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 9:00 PM Semarang, Candisari (SPBU Dokter Wahidin) | 9h00 | 6:00 AM Jakarta, Pasar Rebo | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 9:00 PM Semarang, Candisari (SPBU Dokter Wahidin) | 9h00 | 6:00 AM Jakarta, Pintu Bus Terminal Pulo Gebang | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 9:00 PM Semarang, Candisari (SPBU Dokter Wahidin) | 9h00 | 6:00 AM Jakarta, Lebak Bulus | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 9:30 PM Semarang, Candisari (SPBU Dokter Wahidin) | 9h00 | 6:30 AM Jakarta, Pintu Bus Terminal Pulo Gebang | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 10:30 PM Semarang, Candisari (SPBU Dokter Wahidin) | 9h00 | 7:30 AM Jakarta, Pintu Bus Terminal Pulo Gebang | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 10:30 PM Semarang, Candisari (SPBU Dokter Wahidin) | 10h00 | 8:30 AM Bus Terminal Tanjung Priok, Jakarta Utara | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 11:45 PM Semarang, Candisari (SPBU Dokter Wahidin) | 9h00 | 8:45 AM Jakarta, Pasar Rebo | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Semarang to Jakarta run on average 37 times per day, taking around 8h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 37 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:00, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 251 miles (404 km) distance in 7h 40m.
Distance 251 miles (404 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 37 |
Direct buses 37 |
Fastest bus 7h 40m |
First bus 2:00 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
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Indonesia’s national museum, known for archaeology, ethnography, and classical sculptures. A core stop for understanding the country’s history and cultures.
A leading modern and contemporary art museum with international and Indonesian exhibitions. Popular for major installations and strong social media appeal.
Also called the Jakarta History Museum, this Fatahillah Square landmark presents the city’s colonial-era history inside the former Batavia town hall.
The heart of Kota Tua, lined with museums and heritage buildings. A classic walking area for history, street scenes, and photography.
A vast civic square surrounding Monas, important for city views, national symbolism, and open public space in central Jakarta.
Jakarta’s Chinatown, known for temples, old shophouses, markets, and layered cultural history. It remains a rewarding area to explore on foot.
Jakarta’s iconic beef soup from the Betawi community, made with a rich coconut milk or milk-based broth, beef, and offal, usually served with emping and rice.
A classic Betawi street snack of glutinous rice, egg, dried shrimp, and toasted coconut, cooked until crisp. It is strongly associated with old Batavia and Jakarta fairs.
Fragrant rice cooked with coconut milk and spices, commonly eaten in Jakarta with fried chicken, tempeh, sambal, egg, and peanuts. A beloved everyday meal across the city.
Well-known upscale Indonesian restaurant with dramatic heritage-inspired interiors, popular for a broad menu of traditional dishes and a memorable atmosphere.
Established Indonesian restaurant in central Jakarta known for refined regional dishes, seafood, and a polished setting suitable for visitors and business meals.
Long-running local favorite for authentic Soto Betawi, serving rich traditional Jakarta soup in a simple, classic setting near old central districts.
Affordable for many tourists. Local meals and transport are cheap, while hotels and upscale dining vary widely by area.
Service charge is often included in restaurants. If not, leave 5-10% for good service. Round up for taxis; small tips for hotel staff are appreciated.
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