Malang to Surabaya

Malang to Surabaya

Malang
Surabaya
Mon, Jun 15
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Malang to Surabaya Destination Reviews

BS
Boris S
No flexibility to change bus on the same day. Other companies do it for free.
Malang to Surabaya, Bus Premium seat, Daytrans, Apr 2, 2026
IJ
Ilse J
The bus was very old, the driver drove much too fast. Dangerous journey. We were lucky to get out of that bus again.
Malang to Surabaya, Bus Economy AC 59, Tentrem, Jun 23, 2025
GG
Geke G
Good ride and driver. Only remark is that we had to see for ourselves our bus was leaving. The announcement was only made in the Indonesian language, which was too fast for us to uncode. Next time when there are foreign travellers, please notify them properly in English
Malang to Surabaya, Bus Executive, Cititrans, May 8, 2025
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Lauren
Comfortable van that was on time. Office staff very helpful and friendly during check-in. However, our driver was clearly falling asleep while driving down the highway at high speeds. We were also told by staff in the office that we could be dropped off at an Indomaret close to our hotel. When we asked the driver he declined (meaning we went 6km past our hotel and had to pay for a Grab to go back). It was the office staff who'd initially asked us where we'd like to be dropped which we appreciated! It was unfortunate that it wasn't well received by the driver.
Malang to Surabaya, Bus Executive, Cititrans, Apr 27, 2025
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Malang to Surabaya Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Smart Journey
SUV 4pax
Any time
+1h 30m
$41.75
Bus
Cozy Trans
Executive
01:00
04:30
$8.04
Bus
Cititrans
Executive
01:45
03:00
$8.04
  4.2
Bus
Cititrans
Executive
02:45
04:00
$8.04
  4.2
Bus
Cititrans
Executive
03:45
05:00
$8.04
  4.2
Bus
Tentrem
Economy AC 59
04:15
06:15
$1.25
  4.2
Bus
Tentrem
Economy AC 59
04:40
06:40
$1.25
  4.2
Bus
Cititrans
Executive
05:00
07:00
$6.97
  4.2
Bus
Tentrem
Economy AC 59
05:18
07:18
$1.25
  4.2
Bus
Tentrem
Economy AC 59
05:36
07:36
$1.25
  4.2
Bus
Cititrans
Executive
06:00
08:00
$6.97
  4.2
Bus
Tentrem
Economy AC 59
06:17
08:17
$1.25
  4.2
Bus
Dana Dhasih
Express
06:40
08:24
$1.95
Bus
Cititrans
Executive
07:00
09:00
$6.97
  4.2
Bus
Daytrans
Premium seat
07:25
08:45
$7.37
Bus
Bagong
Economy
07:44
09:28
$1.22
Bus
Cititrans
Executive
08:00
10:00
$6.97
  4.2
Bus
Tentrem
Economy AC 59
08:17
10:17
$1.25
  4.2
Bus
Tentrem
Economy AC 59
08:39
10:39
$1.25
  4.2
Bus
Cititrans
Executive
09:00
11:00
$7.50
  4.2

How to get from Malang to Surabaya

Travelling between Malang and Surabaya is possible by Flight, bus, train, van and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 6.53 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 6.53.

How long does it take to get from Malang to Surabaya?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 12 hours to travel between Malang and Surabaya depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Malang and Surabaya. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 1h 30m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 11h 15m to reach Surabaya.

How much does it cost to get from Malang to Surabaya?

Travelling between Malang and Surabaya can be as cheap as USD 6.53 if you opt for a Daytrans bus and as expensive as USD 6.53 if you buy a Daytrans Bus ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Malang and Surabaya ?

  • 16 from Malang to Surabaya starting from 05:00 Malang until 05:00 Malang

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Malang to Surabaya.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Malang to Surabaya overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Malang and Surabaya

Daytrans

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Malang and Surabaya

Smart Journey (Sawah Jaya Tour)

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Malang to Surabaya?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 86% opted for a bus
  • 13% took a train
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Malang to Surabaya

Facts about the transport from Malang to Surabaya

Cheapest Transport$5
Fastest Transport1h 30m
Earliest Departure5:00 AM
Latest Departure6:00 PM
Departures per day16
Distance75 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBatik Air, Citilink, Citilink, Daytrans, Indonesia Railways, Malang Indah, Smart Journey