The cheapest and fastest buses from Surakarta to Jakarta
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$15
Fastest journey
9 h 4 m
Average duration
9 h 47 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
465 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Surakarta to Jakarta is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Surakarta to Jakarta will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 2 buses that leave Surakarta for Jakarta on Thu, Apr 02, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Apr 02 the direct buses cover the 465 km distance in an average of 9 h 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 4 m .
On Thu, Apr 02 the slowest buses will take 10 h 30 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.
7:30 AM9h04Surakarta4:34 PMJakarta$131One-way0 transfers
10:30 AM10h30Surakarta9:00 PMJakarta$161One-way0 transfers
7:30 AM9h04Surakarta4:34 PMJakarta$131One-way0 transfers
10:30 AM10h30Surakarta9:00 PMJakarta$161One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Surakarta to Jakarta
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Surakarta to Jakarta among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a flight costs an average of $46.
Distance: 288 miles (465 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $64 Average price | $30 Average price |
9h 39m Average total duration 9h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 20m Average total duration 7h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Surakarta to Jakarta Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator PO Majoe Muda Mandiri | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 11:32PM | Duration 9h02 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Kramat Djati | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:01AM | Duration 15h31 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 07:35PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Harapan Jaya | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Live departures
Surakarta to Jakarta bus times
The table below shows live departures for Surakarta to Jakarta buses for today, Wednesday, April 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KRAMAT DJATI | 9:30 AM Surakarta, Bus Terminal Tirtonadi | 15h31 | 1:01 AM Jakarta, Bus Terminal Kampung Rambutan | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 10:30 AM Surakarta | 10h30 | 9:00 PM Jakarta, Grogol | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 10:30 AM Surakarta, Bus Terminal Tirtonadi | 10h30 | 9:00 PM Bus Terminal Tanjung Priok, Jakarta Utara | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 10:30 AM Surakarta | 10h30 | 9:00 PM Jakarta, Bus Terminal Kalideres | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 10:45 AM Surakarta, Bus Terminal Tirtonadi | 10h30 | 9:15 PM Jakarta, Pasar Rebo | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 10:45 AM Surakarta | 10h30 | 9:15 PM Jakarta, Cengkareng | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 10:45 AM Surakarta, Bus Terminal Tirtonadi | 10h30 | 9:15 PM Jakarta, Pintu Bus Terminal Pulo Gebang | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 10:45 AM Surakarta | 10h30 | 9:15 PM Jakarta, Bus Terminal Kalideres | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 10:45 AM Surakarta, Bus Terminal Tirtonadi | 10h30 | 9:15 PM Jakarta, Lebak Bulus | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 10:45 AM Surakarta | 10h30 | 9:15 PM Jakarta, Grogol | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 10:45 AM Surakarta | 10h30 | 9:15 PM Jakarta, Ampera | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 10:50 AM Surakarta, Bus Terminal Tirtonadi | 10h30 | 9:20 PM Jakarta, Taman Kota | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 10:50 AM Surakarta, Bus Terminal Tirtonadi | 10h30 | 9:20 PM Jakarta, Grogol | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 10:50 AM Surakarta, Bus Terminal Tirtonadi | 10h30 | 9:20 PM Jakarta, Bus Terminal Kalideres | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 11:00 AM Surakarta | 10h30 | 9:30 PM Jakarta, Pasar Rebo | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 11:30 AM Surakarta | 10h30 | 10:00 PM Jakarta, Pasar Rebo | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 11:45 AM Surakarta, Bus Terminal Tirtonadi | 10h30 | 10:15 PM Jakarta, Lebak Bulus | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 11:45 AM Surakarta, Bus Terminal Tirtonadi | 10h30 | 10:15 PM Jakarta, Pintu Bus Terminal Pulo Gebang | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 11:45 AM Surakarta, Bus Terminal Tirtonadi | 10h30 | 10:15 PM Jakarta, Pasar Rebo | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 12:00 PM Surakarta, Bus Terminal Tirtonadi | 10h30 | 10:30 PM Jakarta, Ampera | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 12:00 PM Surakarta, Bus Terminal Tirtonadi | 10h00 | 10:00 PM Jakarta, Cengkareng | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 12:00 PM Surakarta, Bus Terminal Tirtonadi | 10h30 | 10:30 PM Jakarta, Pasar Rebo | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 12:00 PM Surakarta, Bus Terminal Tirtonadi | 10h30 | 10:30 PM Jakarta, Grogol | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 12:00 PM Surakarta, Bus Terminal Tirtonadi | 10h30 | 10:30 PM Jakarta, Pintu Bus Terminal Pulo Gebang | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 12:00 PM Surakarta | 10h30 | 10:30 PM Jakarta, Pasar Rebo | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 12:00 PM Surakarta, Bus Terminal Tirtonadi | 10h30 | 10:30 PM Jakarta, Bus Terminal Kalideres | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 12:00 PM Surakarta, Bus Terminal Tirtonadi | 10h30 | 10:30 PM Jakarta, Taman Kota | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 12:15 PM Surakarta | 10h30 | 10:45 PM Jakarta, Pasar Rebo | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 12:15 PM Surakarta | 10h30 | 10:45 PM Jakarta, Pintu Bus Terminal Pulo Gebang | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 12:15 PM Surakarta | 10h30 | 10:45 PM Jakarta, Lebak Bulus | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 12:35 PM Surakarta | 10h30 | 11:05 PM Jakarta, Pasar Rebo | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 12:35 PM Surakarta | 10h30 | 11:05 PM Jakarta, Lebak Bulus | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 12:45 PM Surakarta | 10h30 | 11:15 PM Jakarta, Pasar Rebo | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 12:45 PM Surakarta | 10h30 | 11:15 PM Jakarta, Pintu Bus Terminal Pulo Gebang | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 12:45 PM Surakarta, Bus Terminal Tirtonadi | 10h30 | 11:15 PM Jakarta, Lebak Bulus | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 12:45 PM Surakarta, Bus Terminal Tirtonadi | 10h30 | 11:15 PM Jakarta, Pasar Rebo | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 12:45 PM Surakarta | 10h30 | 11:15 PM Jakarta, Lebak Bulus | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 12:45 PM Surakarta, Bus Terminal Tirtonadi | 10h30 | 11:15 PM Jakarta, Pintu Bus Terminal Pulo Gebang | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 1:15 PM Surakarta, Bus Terminal Tirtonadi | 10h30 | 11:45 PM Jakarta, Pasar Rebo | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 1:15 PM Surakarta | 10h30 | 11:45 PM Jakarta, Pasar Rebo | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 1:15 PM Surakarta, Bus Terminal Tirtonadi | 10h30 | 11:45 PM Jakarta, Lebak Bulus | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 1:15 PM Surakarta | 10h30 | 11:45 PM Jakarta, Pintu Bus Terminal Pulo Gebang | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 1:15 PM Surakarta, Bus Terminal Tirtonadi | 10h30 | 11:45 PM Jakarta, Pintu Bus Terminal Pulo Gebang | 0 transfersDirect | |
HARAPAN JAYA | 1:15 PM Surakarta | 10h30 | 11:45 PM Jakarta, Lebak Bulus | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, April 2 | |||||
![]() | 7:30 AM Surakarta | 9h04 | 4:34 PM Jakarta | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Surakarta to Jakarta
Buses from Surakarta to Jakarta run on average 49 times per day, taking around 9h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 49 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:00, the last at 21:15. The fastest bus covers the 288 miles (465 km) distance in 9h 4m.
Distance 288 miles (465 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 49 |
Direct buses 49 |
Fastest bus 9h 4m |
First bus 6:00 AM |
Last bus 9:15 PM |
Bus providers: Harapan Jaya, Damri from Surakarta to JakartaYou can travel by bus between Surakarta to Jakarta with Harapan Jaya, Damri for as low as $12 (€10). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Surakarta to Jakarta
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Surakarta to Jakarta 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 Jakarta, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Harapan Jaya
- Luggage included in fare
- specific size/type not provided.
- Harapan Jaya
- Excess luggage and bulky luggage allowed for an additional fee
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Surakarta to Jakarta
- 04:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available
- Available for both cars and motorcycles
- Food court and various food stalls available
- Available at designated taxi stand
- Wheelchair ramps, assistance available
- Public toilets available
- Bus: City Bus, Inter-city Bus
- Angkot (public minivan)
- 05:00-21:00
- Free Wi-Fi available
- Available in front of terminal
- Food stalls and small restaurants inside terminal
- Available at designated taxi stand
- Wheelchair ramps
- Public toilets available
- Bus: BST Corridor 1, 2
- Local minibus (angkot)
- 05:00-22:00
- Available in surrounding area
- Local food stalls and small restaurants nearby
- Available at designated taxi stands
- Basic ramps available
- Public toilets available
- Bus: Transjakarta Corridor 7, Regular buses
- Angkot: Various routes
- 05:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in terminal building
- Large parking area available for cars and motorcycles
- Food court and various food stalls available
- Available at designated taxi stand
- Wheelchair ramps, dedicated assistance
- Public toilets available
- Bus: Transjakarta, AKAP buses
- Angkot: Various routes
- 05:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available
- Available at MRT Lebak Bulus parking area
- Food court and various street food vendors nearby
- Available at designated taxi stands
- Wheelchair ramps, elevators
- Available inside terminal
- MRT: Lebak Bulus Grab Station
- Bus: Transjakarta, APTB
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