The cheapest and fastest buses from Surabaya to Semarang
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$17
Fastest journey
5 h 20 m
Average duration
5 h 25 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
259 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Surabaya to Semarang is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Surabaya to Semarang will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 11 buses that leave Surabaya for Semarang on Sat, Aug 01, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 01 the direct buses cover the 259 km distance in an average of 5 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 20 m .
On Sat, Aug 01 the slowest buses will take 5 h 33 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.
05:10 PM15h00Surabaya Kota8:10 AMSemarang$121One-way0 transfers
04:10 PM14h58Surabaya Kota7:08 AMSemarang$121One-way0 transfers
01:45 PM14h58Surabaya Kota4:43 AMSemarang$121One-way0 transfers
03:00 PM15h00Surabaya Kota6:00 AMSemarang$121One-way0 transfers
05:00 PM6h25Surabaya Kota11:25 PMSemarang$131One-way0 transfers
3M TRANSPORT (SARI INDAH)9:00 PM5h20Waru, Bus Terminal Purabaya/Bungurasih2:20 AMSemarang, Bus Terminal Terboyo$201One-way0 transfers
3M TRANSPORT (SARI INDAH)2:00 PM5h20Waru, Bus Terminal Purabaya/Bungurasih7:20 PMSemarang, Bus Terminal Terboyo$201One-way0 transfers
3M TRANSPORT (SARI INDAH)7:00 PM5h20Waru, Bus Terminal Purabaya/Bungurasih12:20 AMSemarang, Bus Terminal Terboyo$201One-way0 transfers
3M TRANSPORT (SARI INDAH)9:00 PM5h33Waru, Bus Terminal Purabaya/Bungurasih2:33 AMSemarang, Bus Terminal Mangkang$201One-way0 transfers
3M TRANSPORT (SARI INDAH)7:00 PM5h33Waru, Bus Terminal Purabaya/Bungurasih12:33 AMSemarang, Bus Terminal Mangkang$201One-way0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Surabaya to Semarang
Buses from Surabaya to Semarang run on average 34 times per day, taking around 5h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 if you book in advance.
There are 34 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 160 miles (259 km) distance in 5h 20m.
Distance 160 miles (259 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 |
Buses per day 34 |
Direct buses 34 |
Fastest bus 5h 20m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Surabaya to Semarang Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Sugeng Rahayu | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Sugeng Rahayu | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Sugeng Rahayu | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Sugeng Rahayu | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Sugeng Rahayu | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Widji Lestari | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Sugeng Rahayu | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator 3M Transport (Sari Indah) | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Widji Lestari | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Sugeng Rahayu | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Widji Lestari | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 04:43AM | Duration 14h58 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Widji Lestari | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator 3M Transport (Sari Indah) | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Widji Lestari | Departure Time 02:05PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Widji Lestari | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Sugeng Rahayu | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Widji Lestari | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 04:01PM | Arrival Time 01:01AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 07:08AM | Duration 14h58 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Widji Lestari | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Widji Lestari | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Widji Lestari | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator ELING TRANS | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:49PM | Duration 5h49 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Sugeng Rahayu | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Sugeng Rahayu | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator 3M Transport (Sari Indah) | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator (AKAS IV) AKAS Mila Sejahtera | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Sugeng Rahayu | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator 3M Transport (Sari Indah) | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Live departures
Surabaya to Semarang bus times
The table below shows live departures for Surabaya to Semarang buses for tomorrow, Saturday, August 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 1:45 PM Surabaya Kota | 14h58 | 4:43 AM Semarang | 0 transfersDirect | |
3M TRANSPORT (SARI INDAH) | 2:00 PM Waru, Bus Terminal Purabaya/Bungurasih | 5h33 | 7:33 PM Semarang, Bus Terminal Mangkang | 0 transfersDirect | |
3M TRANSPORT (SARI INDAH) | 2:00 PM Waru, Bus Terminal Purabaya/Bungurasih | 5h20 | 7:20 PM Semarang, Bus Terminal Terboyo | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 3:00 PM Surabaya Kota | 15h00 | 6:00 AM Semarang | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 4:10 PM Surabaya Kota | 14h58 | 7:08 AM Semarang | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 5:00 PM Surabaya Kota | 6h25 | 11:25 PM Semarang | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 5:10 PM Surabaya Kota | 15h00 | 8:10 AM Semarang | 0 transfersDirect | |
3M TRANSPORT (SARI INDAH) | 7:00 PM Waru, Bus Terminal Purabaya/Bungurasih | 5h20 | 12:20 AM Semarang, Bus Terminal Terboyo | 0 transfersDirect | |
3M TRANSPORT (SARI INDAH) | 7:00 PM Waru, Bus Terminal Purabaya/Bungurasih | 5h33 | 12:33 AM Semarang, Bus Terminal Mangkang | 0 transfersDirect | |
3M TRANSPORT (SARI INDAH) | 9:00 PM Waru, Bus Terminal Purabaya/Bungurasih | 5h33 | 2:33 AM Semarang, Bus Terminal Mangkang | 0 transfersDirect | |
3M TRANSPORT (SARI INDAH) | 9:00 PM Waru, Bus Terminal Purabaya/Bungurasih | 5h20 | 2:20 AM Semarang, Bus Terminal Terboyo | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FAQs: Bus from Surabaya to Semarang
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Surabaya to Semarang by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Semarang, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Surabaya to Semarang
Most Surabaya to Semarang buses use the Waru, Terminal Purabaya/Bungurasih to Semarang, Terminal Terboyo station pair, with some services arriving at Semarang, Terminal Mangkang. Use this guide to compare Surabaya and Semarang bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Surabaya station do buses to Semarang leave from?
Getting to Waru, Terminal Purabaya/Bungurasih from Surabaya city centre
Waru, Terminal Purabaya/Bungurasih is 1 km from Surabaya city centre. Public transport options include:
Waru, Terminal Purabaya/Bungurasih bus station facilities and services
Waru, Terminal Purabaya/Bungurasih has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Food court and various food stalls available
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available in terminal. ATMs are several ATMs from different banks.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Waru, Terminal Purabaya/Bungurasih.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Waru, Terminal Purabaya/Bungurasih: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Waru, Terminal Purabaya/Bungurasih: Wheelchair ramps, assistance available.
Getting to Surabaya Kota from Surabaya city centre
Surabaya Kota bus station facilities and services
Surabaya Kota has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Local food stalls and small restaurants nearby
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are several ATMs near terminal entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Surabaya Kota.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Surabaya Kota: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Surabaya Kota: Wheelchair ramps.
Getting to Surabaya, Genteng from Surabaya city centre
Surabaya, Genteng is 1 km from Surabaya city centre. Public transport options include:
Surabaya, Genteng bus station facilities and services
Surabaya, Genteng has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Local food stalls and small restaurants nearby
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are several ATMs near terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Surabaya, Genteng.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Surabaya, Genteng: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Surabaya, Genteng: Basic ramps available.
Which Semarang station do buses from Surabaya arrive at?
Getting to Semarang, Candisari (SPBU Dokter Wahidin) from Semarang city centre
Semarang, Candisari (SPBU Dokter Wahidin) is 2 km from Semarang city centre. Public transport options include:
Semarang, Candisari (SPBU Dokter Wahidin) bus station facilities and services
Semarang, Candisari (SPBU Dokter Wahidin) has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Small food stalls and warung nearby
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at the gas station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Semarang, Candisari (SPBU Dokter Wahidin).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Semarang, Candisari (SPBU Dokter Wahidin): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Semarang, Candisari (SPBU Dokter Wahidin): Basic ramps.
Getting to Semarang, Terminal Terboyo from Semarang city centre
Semarang, Terminal Terboyo is 6 km from Semarang city centre. Public transport options include:
Semarang, Terminal Terboyo bus station facilities and services
Semarang, Terminal Terboyo has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Food stalls and small eateries are available inside the terminal.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the terminal. ATMs are aTMs are located inside the terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Semarang, Terminal Terboyo.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Semarang, Terminal Terboyo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Semarang, Terminal Terboyo: Accessible facilities including ramps and designated seating areas.
Getting to Semarang, Terminal Mangkang from Semarang city centre
Semarang, Terminal Mangkang is 14 km from Semarang city centre. Public transport options include:
Semarang, Terminal Mangkang bus station facilities and services
Semarang, Terminal Mangkang has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Local food stalls and small restaurants around the terminal
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are aTM booth inside terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Semarang, Terminal Mangkang.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Semarang, Terminal Mangkang: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Semarang, Terminal Mangkang: Wheelchair ramps.
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