The cheapest and fastest coaches from Yogyakarta to Surakarta
Cheapest price
$1
Average price
$3
Fastest journey
2 h 8 m
Average duration
2 h 24 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
58 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Yogyakarta to Surakarta is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Yogyakarta to Surakarta will cost around $3 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $1.
Of the 6 buses that leave Yogyakarta for Surakarta every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 58 km distance in an average of 2 h 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 8 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 42 m 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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Compare train and coach for Yogyakarta to Surakarta
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Yogyakarta to Surakarta among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $2, and a train costs an average of $1.
Distance: 58 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$2 Average Price Cheapest | $14 Average Price |
4h 9m Average total duration 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 29m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Yogyakarta to Surakarta bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
JOGLOSEMAR SHUTTLE BUS | 6:00 am Kota Yogyakarta | 2h42 | 8:42 am Surakarta, Banjarsari | 0 changesdirect | |
JOGLOSEMAR SHUTTLE BUS | 6:20 am Yogyakarta | 2h15 | 8:35 am Surakarta, Banjarsari | 0 changesdirect | |
JOGLOSEMAR SHUTTLE BUS | 1:30 pm Kota Yogyakarta | 2h42 | 4:12 pm Surakarta, Banjarsari | 0 changesdirect | |
JOGLOSEMAR SHUTTLE BUS | 1:55 pm Yogyakarta | 2h08 | 4:03 pm Surakarta, Banjarsari | 0 changesdirect | |
JOGLOSEMAR SHUTTLE BUS | 11:00 pm Kota Yogyakarta | 2h42 | 1:42 am Surakarta, Banjarsari | 0 changesdirect | |
JOGLOSEMAR SHUTTLE BUS | 11:20 pm Yogyakarta | 2h15 | 1:35 am Surakarta, Banjarsari | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Yogyakarta to Surakarta
Distance 58 km |
Average bus duration 3h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price $2 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 2h 15m |
First bus 04:30 |
Last bus 16:30 |
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Yogyakarta and Surakarta
- 05:00-21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in main terminal area
- Parking available for motorcycles and cars with hourly rates
- Local food stalls and restaurants available in and around terminal
- Available at designated taxi stands along Malioboro Street
- Ramps available
- Public toilets available with small fee
- Bus: Trans Jogja lines 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B
- Local minibuses (angkot)
- 05:00-21:00
- Free Wi-Fi in some areas
- Street parking available for motorcycles and cars
- Many street food vendors and local restaurants nearby
- Available along Malioboro Street
- Basic ramps available
- Public toilets available for small fee
- Bus: Trans Jogja 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B
- Becak and Andong (traditional transport)
- 05:00-21:00
- Free Wi-Fi available
- Available in front of terminal
- Local food stalls and small restaurants nearby
- Available at designated taxi stands
- Basic ramps available
- Public toilets available
- Bus: BST Corridor 1, Local buses
- Angkot: Various routes
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