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.
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.
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Take the train to Gambir Central and then to Semarang Tawang.
Multiple train operators
Take the bus to Semarang.
Nusantara
Take a taxi to Semarang.
Grab Taxi
+ 1 othersThere 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 6h 15m | IDR 224,670($15) | every 4 hours | 489km (304 miles) |
Bus | 12hrs | IDR 194,715($13) | once daily | 473km (294 miles) |
Taxi | 5h 10m | IDR 2,546,250($170) | on demand | 472km (293 miles) |
Drive | 5h 10m | IDR 793,830($53) | on demand | 472km (293 miles) |
Batik Air
Lion Mentari Airlines
Super Air Jet
Citilink Indonesia
Garuda Indonesia
Commuter Line
Kereta API
Nusantara
The following major airports near Semarang offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.