The cheapest and fastest buses from Semarang to Pekalongan
Cheapest price
$8
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
1 h 51 m
Average duration
1 h 55 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
83 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Semarang to Pekalongan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Semarang to Pekalongan will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
Of the 7 buses that leave Semarang for Pekalongan on Tue, Dec 16, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 16 the direct buses cover the 83 km distance in an average of 1 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 51 m .
On Tue, Dec 16 the slowest buses will take 1 h 56 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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RED BIRD TRAVELSemarang to Pekalongan Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Red Bird Travel | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:56AM | Duration 1h56 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Nusantara Indah Travel | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:51AM | Duration 1h51 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator KIRARA TRAVEL | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:56PM | Duration 1h56 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Red Bird Travel | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:56PM | Duration 1h56 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator KIRARA TRAVEL | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:56PM | Duration 1h56 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 04:29AM | Duration 7h59 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 06:29AM | Duration 7h59 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Live departures
Semarang to Pekalongan bus times
The table below shows live departures for Semarang to Pekalongan buses for today, Monday, December 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:10 AM Semarang | 2h42 | 5:52 AM Pekalongan | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:20 AM Semarang | 2h28 | 5:48 AM Pekalongan | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Semarang to Pekalongan
Buses from Semarang to Pekalongan run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:30, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 51 miles (83 km) distance in 2h 28m.
Distance 51 miles (83 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 2h 28m |
First bus 07:30 |
Last bus 23:00 |
FAQs: Bus from Semarang to Pekalongan
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Semarang to Pekalongan by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Pekalongan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Semarang, you have various bus station options to start your journey from including Semarang, Banyumanik, Kota Semarang and Semarang, Candisari (SPBU Dokter Wahidin). When arriving in Pekalongan, you can end your route in bus stations like Kota Pekalongan and Pekalongan, Pekalongan Selatan (Duwet).
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Semarang, Banyumanik, which is located around 6.8 miles (10.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Kota Pekalongan, located 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Semarang to Pekalongan
- 24 hours
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the station.
- Parking available on-site for a fee.
- Food stalls and small cafes are available inside the station.
- Taxis available at the station entrance.
- Accessible facilities including ramps and elevators.
- Public toilets are available for a small fee.
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 4
- Train: Kereta Api Indonesia
- Available on the main road
- Bus: Trans Semarang Corridor I, Local buses
- 06:00-22:00
- Available at the gas station parking area
- Small food stalls and warung nearby
- Available at the gas station area
- Basic ramps
- Available at the gas station
- Bus: Trans Semarang Corridor I, Local buses
- 08:00-20:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking available nearby.
- Several local food stalls and cafes are available nearby.
- Available outside the station.
- Accessible facilities available.
- Available with a small fee for use.
- Bus: 1, 2, 3
- Angkot: A, B
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