How to travel from Bogor to Semarang, Indonesia

The distance between Bogor and Semarang is around 472km (293 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 5h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bogor to Semarang by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SemarangBogor if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Gambir Central and then to Semarang Tawang.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    IDR 224,670($15)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Semarang.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 194,715($13)
Operated by

Nusantara

🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Semarang.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    IDR 2,546,250($170)
Operated by

Grab Taxi

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Drive

Drive to Semarang.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance472km (293 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bogor and Semarang

There are several options for getting from Bogor to Semarang by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around IDR 194,715 ($13) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 2,546,250 ($170).

The distance between Bogor and Semarang is around 472km (293 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 403km (250 miles)

It takes around 6h 15m to get from Bogor and Semarang by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bogor to Semarang is to take a taxi which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx IDR 2,546,250 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Bogor and Semarang, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 194,715 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bogor and Semarang. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bogor to Semarang. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Gambir Central. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

Commuter Line and Kereta API run train services between Bogor and Semarang. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bogor and Semarang. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bogor and Semarang with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 12hrs.

Nusantara run regular bus services between Bogor and Semarang. Buses run once daily and take around 12hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bogor to Semarang. We recommend that you take the train to Gambir Central and then to Semarang Tawang. instead which will take 6h 15m.

The closest major airport to Semarang is Achmad Yani International Airport (SRG) (SRG) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Semarang. Adisumarmo International Airport (SOC) (SOC) and Adisucipto Airport (JOG) (JOG) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bogor and Semarang. The distance is around 472km (293 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bogor to Semarang is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around IDR 224,670 ($15).

How do I get from Bogor to Semarang

Compare travel optionsbetween Bogor and Semarang

Transport options from Bogor to Semarang
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
6h 15m
IDR 224,670($15)
every 4 hours489km (304 miles)
Bus
12hrs
IDR 194,715($13)
once daily473km (294 miles)
Taxi
5h 10m
IDR 2,546,250($170)
on demand472km (293 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
IDR 793,830($53)
on demand472km (293 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Bogor and Semarang

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Airports near Semarang

The following major airports near Semarang offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.

SRG
Achmad Yani International Airport (SRG)
International Airport
Distance
5km (3 miles) from Semarang
SOC
Adisumarmo International Airport (SOC)
International Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Semarang
JOG
Adisucipto Airport (JOG)
International Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Semarang