Bus Surabaya to Semarang: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Surabaya to Semarang

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Surabaya to Semarang from various bus operators like Harapan Jaya or Sugeng Rahayu for the next days.

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Sunday

Monday

$16

Tuesday

$13

Wednesday

$13

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Sugeng Rahayu	8h 0m	6:00 AM	Surabaya	Terminal Purabaya-Bungurasih	2:00 PM	Semarang	Terminal Mangkang	Economy	$9	A Bus from Sugeng Rahayu goes from Terminal Purabaya-Bungurasih, Surabaya (Indonesia) at 8/9/2026 6:00:00 AM to Terminal Mangkang, Semarang (Indonesia) arriving at 8/9/2026 2:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Sugeng Rahayu	8h 0m	9:15 AM	Surabaya	Terminal Purabaya-Bungurasih	5:15 PM	Semarang	Terminal Mangkang	Economy	$9	A Bus from Sugeng Rahayu goes from Terminal Purabaya-Bungurasih, Surabaya (Indonesia) at 8/9/2026 9:15:00 AM to Terminal Mangkang, Semarang (Indonesia) arriving at 8/9/2026 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Sugeng Rahayu	8h 0m	3:15 PM	Surabaya	Terminal Purabaya-Bungurasih	11:15 PM	Semarang	Terminal Mangkang	Economy	$9	A Bus from Sugeng Rahayu goes from Terminal Purabaya-Bungurasih, Surabaya (Indonesia) at 8/9/2026 3:15:00 PM to Terminal Mangkang, Semarang (Indonesia) arriving at 8/9/2026 11:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Harapan Jaya	3h 0m	6:45 PM	Surabaya	Sidotopo Bus Station	9:45 PM	Semarang	Tegalwareng Bus Station	Economy	$10	A Bus from Harapan Jaya goes from Sidotopo Bus Station, Surabaya (Indonesia) at 8/9/2026 6:45:00 PM to Tegalwareng Bus Station, Semarang (Indonesia) arriving at 8/9/2026 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Harapan Jaya	3h 0m	7:46 PM	Surabaya	Sidotopo Bus Station	10:46 PM	Semarang	Tegalwareng Bus Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from Harapan Jaya goes from Sidotopo Bus Station, Surabaya (Indonesia) at 8/9/2026 7:46:00 PM to Tegalwareng Bus Station, Semarang (Indonesia) arriving at 8/9/2026 10:46:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Harapan Jaya	9h 0m	10:00 AM	Surabaya	Gubeng Train Station	7:00 PM	Semarang	Tegalwareng Bus Station		Economy	$16	A Bus from Harapan Jaya goes from Gubeng Train Station, Surabaya (Indonesia) at 8/10/2026 10:00:00 AM to Tegalwareng Bus Station, Semarang (Indonesia) arriving at 8/10/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Surabaya to Semarang via Yogyakarta, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Sugeng Rahayu
  
  0h 15m
  
  0
  
  12:15 PM
  
  Surabaya
  Terminal Purabaya-Bungurasih
  
  12:15 PM
  
  Yogyakarta
  Terminal Giwangan
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from Sugeng Rahayu goes from Terminal Purabaya-Bungurasih, Surabaya (Indonesia) at 8/10/2026 12:15:00 PM to Terminal Giwangan, Yogyakarta (Indonesia) arriving at 8/10/2026 12:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
- Rama Sakti
  
  0
  
  12:30 PM
  
  Yogyakarta
  Malioboro 2 Bus Station
  
  12:30 PM
  
  Semarang
  Tourism Information Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $5
  
  A Bus from Rama Sakti goes from Malioboro 2 Bus Station, Yogyakarta (Indonesia) at 8/10/2026 12:30:00 PM to Tourism Information Center, Semarang (Indonesia) arriving at 8/10/2026 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
Travel Time is 8h 45m shorter, and you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Harapan Jaya	9h 0m	3:45 PM	Surabaya	Gubeng Train Station	12:45 AM	Semarang	Tegalwareng Bus Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from Harapan Jaya goes from Gubeng Train Station, Surabaya (Indonesia) at 8/11/2026 3:45:00 PM to Tegalwareng Bus Station, Semarang (Indonesia) arriving at 8/12/2026 12:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Harapan Jaya	9h 0m	4:01 PM	Surabaya	Gubeng Train Station	1:01 AM	Semarang	Tegalwareng Bus Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from Harapan Jaya goes from Gubeng Train Station, Surabaya (Indonesia) at 8/11/2026 4:01:00 PM to Tegalwareng Bus Station, Semarang (Indonesia) arriving at 8/12/2026 1:01:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Harapan Jaya	9h 0m	10:00 AM	Surabaya	Gubeng Train Station	7:00 PM	Semarang	Tegalwareng Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from Harapan Jaya goes from Gubeng Train Station, Surabaya (Indonesia) at 8/11/2026 10:00:00 AM to Tegalwareng Bus Station, Semarang (Indonesia) arriving at 8/11/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Surabaya to Semarang via Yogyakarta, you can save more than $1? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Sugeng Rahayu
  
  0h 15m
  
  0
  
  12:15 PM
  
  Surabaya
  Terminal Purabaya-Bungurasih
  
  12:15 PM
  
  Yogyakarta
  Terminal Giwangan
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from Sugeng Rahayu goes from Terminal Purabaya-Bungurasih, Surabaya (Indonesia) at 8/10/2026 12:15:00 PM to Terminal Giwangan, Yogyakarta (Indonesia) arriving at 8/10/2026 12:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
- Rama Sakti
  
  0
  
  12:30 PM
  
  Yogyakarta
  Malioboro 2 Bus Station
  
  12:30 PM
  
  Semarang
  Tourism Information Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $5
  
  A Bus from Rama Sakti goes from Malioboro 2 Bus Station, Yogyakarta (Indonesia) at 8/10/2026 12:30:00 PM to Tourism Information Center, Semarang (Indonesia) arriving at 8/10/2026 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
Travel Time is 8h 45m shorter, and you will save $1

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Harapan Jaya	9h 0m	3:45 PM	Surabaya	Gubeng Train Station	12:45 AM	Semarang	Tegalwareng Bus Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from Harapan Jaya goes from Gubeng Train Station, Surabaya (Indonesia) at 8/12/2026 3:45:00 PM to Tegalwareng Bus Station, Semarang (Indonesia) arriving at 8/13/2026 12:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Harapan Jaya	9h 0m	4:01 PM	Surabaya	Gubeng Train Station	1:01 AM	Semarang	Tegalwareng Bus Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from Harapan Jaya goes from Gubeng Train Station, Surabaya (Indonesia) at 8/12/2026 4:01:00 PM to Tegalwareng Bus Station, Semarang (Indonesia) arriving at 8/13/2026 1:01:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Harapan Jaya	9h 0m	10:00 AM	Surabaya	Gubeng Train Station	7:00 PM	Semarang	Tegalwareng Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from Harapan Jaya goes from Gubeng Train Station, Surabaya (Indonesia) at 8/12/2026 10:00:00 AM to Tegalwareng Bus Station, Semarang (Indonesia) arriving at 8/12/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Surabaya to Semarang via Yogyakarta Adisutjipto Airport, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Sugeng Rahayu
  
  8h 0m
  
  0
  
  7:10 AM
  
  Surabaya
  Central Station
  
  2:10 PM
  
  Yogyakarta Adisutjipto Airport
  Yogyakarta Adisutjipto Airport
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from Sugeng Rahayu goes from Central Station, Surabaya (Indonesia) at 8/14/2026 7:10:00 AM to Yogyakarta Adisutjipto Airport, Yogyakarta Adisutjipto Airport (Indonesia) arriving at 8/14/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
- 12Go Asia
  
  0h 30m
  
  0
  
  2:40 PM
  
  Yogyakarta Adisutjipto Airport
  Yogyakarta Adisutjipto Airport
  
  3:10 PM
  
  Semarang
  Jl. Atmodirono
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $3
  
  A Bus from 12Go Asia goes from Yogyakarta Adisutjipto Airport, Yogyakarta Adisutjipto Airport (Indonesia) at 8/14/2026 2:40:00 PM to Jl. Atmodirono, Semarang (Indonesia) arriving at 8/14/2026 3:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 30m
Travel Time is 1h 0m shorter, and you will save $3

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Surabaya to Semarang is $8 on 8/15/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Surabaya and Semarang

See here how frequent the connections between Surabaya and Semarang are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from Surabaya to Semarang. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Surabaya and Semarang.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 5 buses from Surabaya to Semarang, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Surabaya and Semarang, with 2 offers.

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Facts about the bus from Surabaya to Semarang

Compare all providers like Harapan Jaya and Sugeng Rahayu that travel 3 times every day by bus from Surabaya to Semarang in one click! Book your bus ticket from Surabaya to Semarang starting from $8!

Cheapest Bus	$8
Fastest Bus	3h 0m
Earliest Bus	6:00 AM
Latest Bus	4:01 PM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	160.8 miles
Bus Companies	Harapan Jaya and Sugeng Rahayu

Cheapest bus connections from Surabaya to Semarang

Every day, 3 buses from 2 bus companies leave Surabaya for Semarang: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/06/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 08/02

Monday 08/03

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$10

Friday 08/07

$10

Saturday 08/08

$10

Sunday 08/09

Monday 08/10

$10

Tuesday 08/11

$10

Wednesday 08/12

$13

Thursday 08/13

$10

Friday 08/14

$10

Saturday 08/15

Sunday 08/16

$13

Monday 08/17

$14

Tuesday 08/18

$13

Wednesday 08/19

$13

Thursday 08/20

$10

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

Sunday 08/23

Monday 08/24

$13

Tuesday 08/25

$13

Wednesday 08/26

$29

Thursday 08/27

$14

Friday 08/28

$10

Saturday 08/29

The cheapest time to travel from Surabaya to Semarang

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Surabaya to Semarang, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $8, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Surabaya to Semarang. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $13.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Surabaya to Semarang, with $9. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $10.

How to save money travelling from Surabaya to Semarang

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Surabaya to Semarang in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Surabaya to Semarang, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Surabaya to Semarang are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Surabaya and Semarang

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Surabaya and Semarang.

Gubeng Train Station

Terminal Purabaya-Bungurasih

Pasar Turi

Jalan Bratang Jaya

Waru Bus Station

Singaraja Indah Bus Stop

Halte Kesatrian Bus Stop

Tourism Information Center

Terminal Mangkang

Jl. Raya Mangkang

Pos Candi Bus Stop

Terminal Semarang Bus Stop

Service and Comfort on the bus from Surabaya to Semarang

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Surabaya to Semarang? Or which bus companies serve the route Surabaya to Semarang? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Surabaya to Semarang bus

How much does a Surabaya Semarang bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $8 and takes 8h 0m to reach Semarang. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Surabaya to Semarang?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $8 and $16. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Semarang.

On average, how many connections are available from Surabaya to Semarang each day?

Every day, the Surabaya to Semarang bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Surabaya to Semarang take?

The fastest bus from Surabaya to Semarang is offered by Harapan Jaya and takes 3h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $10. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Surabaya to Semarang?

The earliest bus arriving in Semarang from Surabaya starts at 6:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Surabaya to Semarang?

The latest bus trip departing from Surabaya for Semarang starts at 4:01 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Surabaya Semarang route?

When traveling by bus from Surabaya to Semarang, passengers can travel with Harapan Jaya and Sugeng Rahayu. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Surabaya and Semarang?

You can check all the direct connections between Surabaya and Semarang by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Harapan Jaya and Sugeng Rahayu.

What can I take with me on the Surabaya to Semarang bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Surabaya Semarang bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Surabaya Semarang bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Surabaya to Semarang on your planned travel date.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Surabaya to Semarang

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Surabaya and to Semarang

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Surabaya and to Semarang. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!