Yogyakarta to Surabaya

Yogyakarta to Surabaya

Yogyakarta
Surabaya
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Yogyakarta to Surabaya Destination Reviews

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Nilanjan
Wonderful, timely service. Train was great, staff was very courteous and professional.
Yogyakarta to Surabaya, Train #10B-ARGO WILIS Panoramic Executive A, Indonesia Railways, Jul 17, 2026
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Patricia B
the train was way too loud and the toilets extremely small. but other than that it was fine and very much in time.
Yogyakarta to Surabaya, Train #86B-SANCAKA Economy CC, Indonesia Railways, May 11, 2026
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Alexandra F
Nice staff & comfortable bus! It departed late and took around 2h more than planned.
Yogyakarta to Surabaya, Bus Executive, Efisiensi, Oct 26, 2025
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Rémi R
Confortable and on time
Yogyakarta to Surabaya, Bus Executive, Sugeng Rahayu, May 23, 2025
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Yogyakarta to Surabaya Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Bus
DayTrans
Express
04:00
12:06
$12.31
Bus
Daytrans
Premium seat
05:00
12:00
$11.33
Bus
Daytrans
Premium seat
05:30
11:00
$11.33
Bus
Daytrans
Premium seat
06:00
13:00
$11.33
Bus
Semeru Trans
Suite Class
06:20
09:00
$17.91
Bus
Daytrans
Premium seat
06:45
13:00
$11.33
Bus
Semeru Trans
Suite Class
07:15
09:30
$17.91
Bus
Daytrans
Premium seat
07:45
14:00
$11.33
Bus
Efisiensi
Executive
08:30
13:20
$14.46
  4.5
Bus
Efisiensi
Executive
08:50
13:40
$14.46
  4.5
Bus
Efisiensi
Executive
09:07
14:07
$14.46
  4.5
Bus
Efisiensi
Executive
09:24
14:14
$14.46
  4.5
Bus
Efisiensi
Executive
09:45
14:25
$11.71
  4.5
Bus
Daytrans
Premium seat
10:15
16:30
$11.33
Bus
Eka
Executive
10:45
16:30
$7.10
Bus
Efisiensi
Executive
11:07
16:07
$14.46
  4.5
Bus
Efisiensi
Executive
11:24
16:14
$14.46
  4.5
Bus
Efisiensi
Executive
11:45
16:25
$11.71
  4.5
Bus
Akas Mila Sejahtera
Economy
12:15
19:30
$5.04
Bus
Daytrans
Premium seat
12:45
19:00
$11.33

How to get from Yogyakarta to Surabaya

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 14.78 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 7.10.

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

It can take you anywhere between 4 and 27 hours to travel between Yogyakarta and Surabaya depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Yogyakarta and Surabaya. Flight will bring you to your destination in 3h 30m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 2h 40m to reach Surabaya.

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

Travelling between Yogyakarta and Surabaya can be as cheap as USD 7.10 if you opt for a Sugeng Rahayu bus and as expensive as USD 14.78 if you buy a Tividi 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 Yogyakarta and Surabaya ?

  • 75 from Yogyakarta to Surabaya starting from 08:30 Yogyakarta until 22:30 Yogyakarta

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

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

Bus

Travelling from Yogyakarta 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 Yogyakarta and Surabaya

Cititrans AKAP, Sugeng Rahayu, Tividi

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 Yogyakarta and Surabaya

Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver

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 Yogyakarta to Surabaya?

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

  • 97% took a train
  • 3% opted for a bus

Transportation from Yogyakarta to Surabaya

Facts about the transport from Yogyakarta to Surabaya

Cheapest Transport$7
Fastest Transport3h 30m
Earliest Departure12:40 AM
Latest Departure11:30 PM
Departures per day75
Distance2976 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBatik Air, Batik Air, Citilink, Cititrans AKAP, Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, Garuda Indonesia, Indonesia Railways, Lion Air, Lion Air, Pelita Air, Sugeng Rahayu, Super Air Jet, Super Air Jet, Tividi