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Museum Sejarah Jakarta
Housed in a grand colonial building, this museum introduces Jakarta's history from ancient port city to modern capital.
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$17
Fastest journey
9 h
Average duration
9 h 37 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
465 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Surakarta to Jakarta is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Surakarta to Jakarta will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 14 buses that leave Surakarta for Jakarta on Sat, Aug 01, 14 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 465 km distance in an average of 9 h 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h .
On Sat, Aug 01 the slowest buses will take 10 h 30 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.
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HARAPAN JAYABuses from Surakarta to Jakarta run on average 55 times per day, taking around 9h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 55 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:00, the last at 21:15. The fastest bus covers the 288 miles (465 km) distance in 9h 4m.
Distance 288 miles (465 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 55 |
Direct buses 55 |
Fastest bus 9h 4m |
First bus 6:00 AM |
Last bus 9:15 PM |
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator PO Majoe Muda Mandiri | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 04:34PM | Duration 9h04 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator PO Majoe Muda Mandiri | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Kramat Djati | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:01AM | Duration 15h31 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
The table below shows live departures for Surakarta to Jakarta 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 |
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HARAPAN JAYA | 12:30 PM Surakarta | 10h30 | 11:00 PM Jakarta, Cengkareng | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 12:30 PM Surakarta | 10h30 | 11:00 PM Jakarta, Pintu Bus Terminal Pulo Gebang | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 12:30 PM Surakarta | 10h30 | 11:00 PM Jakarta, Bus Terminal Kalideres | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 12:30 PM Surakarta | 10h30 | 11:00 PM Jakarta, Lebak Bulus | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 12:30 PM Surakarta | 10h30 | 11:00 PM Jakarta, Grogol | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 12:30 PM Surakarta | 10h30 | 11:00 PM Jakarta, Pasar Rebo | 0 transfersDirect | |
PO MAJOE MUDA MANDIRI | 2:30 PM Surakarta, Bus Terminal Tirtonadi | 9h00 | 11:30 PM Jakarta, Bus Terminal Kampung Rambutan | 0 transfersDirect | |
PO MAJOE MUDA MANDIRI | 2:30 PM Surakarta, Bus Terminal Tirtonadi | 9h02 | 11:32 PM Jakarta, Pintu Bus Terminal Pulo Gebang | 0 transfersDirect | |
PO MAJOE MUDA MANDIRI | 2:30 PM Surakarta, Bus Terminal Tirtonadi | 9h04 | 11:34 PM Jakarta, Bus Terminal Grogol | 0 transfersDirect | |
KRAMAT DJATI | 4:30 PM Surakarta, Bus Terminal Tirtonadi | 15h31 | 8:01 AM Jakarta, Bus Terminal Kampung Rambutan | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 5:30 PM Surakarta, Bus Terminal Tirtonadi | 10h30 | 4:00 AM Bus Terminal Tanjung Priok, Jakarta Utara | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 6:00 PM Surakarta | 10h30 | 4:30 AM Jakarta, Pasar Rebo | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 6:30 PM Surakarta | 10h30 | 5:00 AM Jakarta, Pasar Rebo | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Housed in a grand colonial building, this museum introduces Jakarta's history from ancient port city to modern capital.
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Most Surakarta to Jakarta buses use the Surakarta to Jakarta, Pasar Rebo station pair, with some services arriving at Jakarta, Pintu Terminal Pulo Gebang. Use this guide to compare Surakarta and Jakarta bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Surakarta, Terminal Tirtonadi is 1 km from Surakarta city centre. Public transport options include:
Surakarta, Terminal Tirtonadi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food court and various food stalls available
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are aTMs from several banks available.
Ticket office support is available at Surakarta, Terminal Tirtonadi.
Available at Surakarta, Terminal Tirtonadi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Surakarta, Terminal Tirtonadi: Wheelchair ramps, assistance available.
Surakarta is 2 km from Surakarta city centre. Public transport options include:
Surakarta has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food stalls and small restaurants inside terminal
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are aTM machines from several banks.
Ticket office support is available at Surakarta.
Available at Surakarta: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Surakarta: Wheelchair ramps.
Jakarta, Pasar Rebo is 12 km from Jakarta city centre. Public transport options include:
Jakarta, Pasar Rebo has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Local food stalls and small restaurants nearby
ATMs are several ATMs from major banks nearby.
Ticket office support is available at Jakarta, Pasar Rebo.
Available at Jakarta, Pasar Rebo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Jakarta, Pasar Rebo: Basic ramps available.
Jakarta, Pintu Terminal Pulo Gebang is 11 km from Jakarta city centre. Public transport options include:
Jakarta, Pintu Terminal Pulo Gebang has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food court and various food stalls available
Free Wi-Fi in terminal building. ATMs are several ATMs from different banks.
Ticket office support is available at Jakarta, Pintu Terminal Pulo Gebang.
Available at Jakarta, Pintu Terminal Pulo Gebang: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Jakarta, Pintu Terminal Pulo Gebang: Wheelchair ramps, dedicated assistance.
Jakarta, Lebak Bulus is 12 km from Jakarta city centre. Public transport options include:
Jakarta, Lebak Bulus has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food court and various street food vendors nearby
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are several ATMs from major banks.
Ticket office support is available at Jakarta, Lebak Bulus.
Available at Jakarta, Lebak Bulus: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Jakarta, Lebak Bulus: Wheelchair ramps, elevators.
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