Surabaya to Semarang

Surabaya to Semarang

Surabaya
Semarang
Mon, Jun 15
+ Add return
2 Passengers
Finding the best routes for you — almost ready!
Sort by
Filters
Departure time
Transport type
Departure station
Arrival station
Booking Facilities
Price
Arrival time
Operators
 
 
 
 
 

Surabaya to Semarang Destination Reviews

AW
Anthonius W
Economy C for 3 Euro’s from Surabaya 12:45 to Semarang 17:20 was well organized by the railway company. No more chicken’s or overcrowded messy trains here. You have your own seat and nobody had to stand up. One young guy is checking all the toilet so many times for be clean enough. Catering and young crew very professional and friendly. Also all others in the train were Bagus. The chairs is Soft though simple an can be two or three in a row. For 4/5 hours no problem at all.
Surabaya to Semarang, Train #271-AIRLANGGA Economy C, Indonesia Railways, Jan 25, 2026
H
Hellen
Good safe driving. Arrived on time. Driver friendly.
Surabaya to Semarang, Bus Shuttle, Sabila Shuttle, Aug 23, 2025
4.7
3 customer reviews
5
67%
4
33%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Surabaya to Semarang Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Bus
Sabila Shuttle
Shuttle
04:00
06:00
$3.88
  5.0
Bus
Semeru Trans
First Class
04:20
06:00
$3.88
Bus
Daytrans
Premium seat
04:40
06:00
$4.31
Bus
Sabila Shuttle
Shuttle
05:00
07:00
$3.88
  5.0
Bus
Daytrans
Premium seat
05:20
07:15
$4.31
Bus
Semeru Trans
Regular
05:40
07:40
$3.88
Bus
Sabila Shuttle
Shuttle
06:00
08:00
$3.88
  5.0
Bus
Semeru Trans
Regular
06:20
08:00
$3.88
Bus
Cititrans
Executive
06:40
11:10
$15.01
Bus
Sabila Shuttle
Shuttle
07:00
09:00
$3.88
  5.0
Bus
Semeru Trans
Regular
07:20
09:00
$3.77
Bus
Cititrans
Executive
07:40
11:45
$14.47
Bus
Sabila Shuttle
Shuttle
08:00
10:00
$3.88
  5.0
Bus
Semeru Trans
First Class
08:20
10:00
$3.88
Bus
Cititrans
Executive
08:40
12:45
$14.20
Bus
Sabila Shuttle
Shuttle
09:00
11:00
$3.88
  5.0
Bus
Daytrans
Premium seat
09:20
11:15
$4.31
Bus
Cititrans
Executive
09:45
14:30
$16.88
Bus
Semeru Trans
Regular
10:05
12:05
$3.88
Bus
Semeru Trans
Regular
10:25
11:55
$3.88

How to get from Surabaya to Semarang

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 29.35 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 8.47.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 21 hours to travel between Surabaya and Semarang depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Surabaya and Semarang. Flight will bring you to your destination in 55m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 20h 40m to reach Semarang.

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

Travelling between Surabaya and Semarang can be as cheap as USD 8.47 if you opt for a Sugeng Rahayu bus and as expensive as USD 29.35 if you buy a Pandawa 87 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 Surabaya and Semarang ?

  • 33 from Surabaya to Semarang starting from 04:15 Surabaya until 21:20 Surabaya

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

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

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Surabaya to Semarang, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 85.48.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Surabaya and Semarang

Batik Air, Batik Air, Citilink, Garuda Indonesia, Lion Air, Lion Air, Super Air Jet, Super Air Jet, Wings Air, Wings Air

Bus

Travelling from Surabaya to Semarang 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 Surabaya and Semarang

Cititrans, Cititrans AKAP, Medali Mas, Nusantara Indah, Pandawa 87, Sugeng Rahayu

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 Surabaya to Semarang?

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

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 81% took a train
  • 19% opted for a bus

Transportation from Surabaya to Semarang

Facts about the transport from Surabaya to Semarang

Cheapest Transport$4
Fastest Transport55m
Earliest Departure4:15 오전
Latest Departure11:00 오후
Departures per day33
Distance780 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBatik Air, Batik Air, Citilink, Cititrans, Cititrans AKAP, Garuda Indonesia, Indonesia Railways, Lion Air, Lion Air, Medali Mas, Nusantara Indah, Pandawa 87, Sugeng Rahayu, Super Air Jet, Super Air Jet, Wings Air, Wings Air