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Museum Affandi
Art museum presenting works by Affandi in a riverside complex that also reflects the painter's distinctive architectural taste.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Surakarta to Yogyakarta is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Surakarta to Yogyakarta will cost around CHF 3 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only CHF 3.
On Tue, Nov 03, we found 1 buses from Surakarta to Yogyakarta, including 1 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 03 the direct buses cover the 58 km distance in an average of 3 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h .
On Tue, Nov 03 the slowest buses will take 3 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.

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Buses from Surakarta to Yogyakarta run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at CHF 3 if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:00, the last at 22:20. The fastest bus covers the 36 miles (58 km) distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 36 miles (58 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price CHF 3 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 2h 0m |
First bus 3:00 AM |
Last bus 10:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Surakarta to Yogyakarta.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Joglosemar Shuttle Bus | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price CHF 3 |
Operator Joglosemar Shuttle Bus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price CHF 3 |
Operator Joglosemar Shuttle Bus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price CHF 3 |
Operator Joglosemar Shuttle Bus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price CHF 3 |
Operator Joglosemar Shuttle Bus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price CHF 3 |
Operator Joglosemar Shuttle Bus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price CHF 3 |
Operator Joglosemar Shuttle Bus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price CHF 3 |
Operator Daytrans | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price CHF 4 |
Operator Daytrans | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price CHF 4 |
Operator Daytrans | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price CHF 4 |
Operator Joglosemar Shuttle Bus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price CHF 3 |
Operator Joglosemar Shuttle Bus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price CHF 3 |
The table below shows live departures for Surakarta to Yogyakarta buses for today, Monday, November 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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JOGLOSEMAR SHUTTLE BUS | 1:00 PM Surakarta, Banjarsari | 2h30 | 3:30 PM Kota Yogyakarta | 0 transfersDirect | |
DAYTRANS | 2:30 PM Surakarta, Jl. Brigjen Slamet Riyadi (Solo Square) | 3h00 | 5:30 PM Kota Yogyakarta | 0 transfersDirect | |
DAYTRANS | 2:45 PM Surakarta, Banjarsari | 3h00 | 5:45 PM Kota Yogyakarta | 0 transfersDirect | |
DAYTRANS | 3:00 PM Surakarta, Jl. Brigjen Slamet Riyadi (Solo Square) | 2h45 | 5:45 PM Kota Yogyakarta | 0 transfersDirect | |
JOGLOSEMAR SHUTTLE BUS | 6:00 PM Surakarta, Banjarsari | 3h00 | 9:00 PM Kota Yogyakarta | 0 transfersDirect | |
JOGLOSEMAR SHUTTLE BUS | 7:00 PM Surakarta, Banjarsari | 3h00 | 10:00 PM Kota Yogyakarta | 0 transfersDirect | |
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![]() | 2:00 AM Surakarta | 3h00 | 5:00 AM Yogyakarta | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Art museum presenting works by Affandi in a riverside complex that also reflects the painter's distinctive architectural taste.
Museum inside the palace complex displaying royal gifts, regalia, and historical objects that help explain the sultanate's cultural legacy.
Compact museum dedicated to batik techniques, tools, and textiles, ideal for understanding one of Java's most important crafts.
Yogyakarta's best-known shopping street, lively for walking, street performances, batik stores, and easy access to major landmarks.
Historic square north of the palace with open space, heritage surroundings, and frequent local activity in the city center.
Southern city square popular for evening walks and colorful pedal cars, giving visitors a casual local nightlife atmosphere.
Sweet jackfruit stew simmered with palm sugar and coconut milk. A Yogyakarta signature known for its rich sweetness and long, slow cooking.
Rice topped with young jackfruit, krecek spicy beef skin stew, chicken, egg, and coconut milk areh. A classic Yogya breakfast and street-food staple.
Soft rice cake with savory peanut sauce, sweet soy, and toppings like fried shallots. A simple traditional snack closely associated with Yogyakarta mornings.
Upscale venue for Indonesian cuisine with polished presentation and a romantic setting, suitable for a fine-dining style meal in Yogyakarta.
Legendary casual gudeg house serving the city’s signature sweet jackfruit stew with classic side dishes in a traditional local setting.
Established heritage restaurant in a colonial-style building, serving refined Javanese and Indonesian dishes with a more formal atmosphere.
Budget-friendly versus Bali or Jakarta. Guesthouses, local meals, and short rides are cheap; upscale hotels and Western dining still cost less than many major tourist cities.
Tipping is appreciated but not expected. Restaurants may add service; otherwise round up or leave 5-10%. Round up taxi fares. Small tips at cafes are optional.
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Most Surakarta to Yogyakarta buses use the Surakarta, Banjarsari to Kota Yogyakarta station pair. Use this guide to compare Surakarta and Yogyakarta bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Surakarta, Banjarsari is 1 km from Surakarta city centre. Public transport options include:
Surakarta, Banjarsari has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Local food stalls and small restaurants nearby
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are aTM available near entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Surakarta, Banjarsari.
Available at Surakarta, Banjarsari: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Surakarta, Banjarsari: Basic ramps available.
Kota Yogyakarta is 1 km from Yogyakarta city centre. Public transport options include:
Kota Yogyakarta has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Local food stalls and restaurants available in and around terminal
Free Wi-Fi in main terminal area. ATMs are several ATMs from major Indonesian banks.
Ticket office support is available at Kota Yogyakarta.
Available at Kota Yogyakarta: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kota Yogyakarta: Ramps available.
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