The distance between Semarang and Yogyakarta is around 123km (76 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 50m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Semarang to Yogyakarta by bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Yogyakarta → Semarang if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Yogyakarta.
Rama Sakti
Take the train to Solobalapan and then to Yogyakarta.
Kereta API
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Take a taxi to Yogyakarta.
Grab Taxi
+ 2 othersThere are several options for getting from Semarang to Yogyakarta by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around IDR 74,890 ($5) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 674,010 ($45).
The distance between Semarang and Yogyakarta is around 123km (76 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 110km (68 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Semarang and Yogyakarta by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Semarang to Yogyakarta is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx IDR 674,010 ($45).
The cheapest way to travel between Semarang and Yogyakarta, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 74,890 ($5) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Semarang and Yogyakarta. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Semarang and Yogyakarta with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 7h 30m.
Kereta API and Prambanan Ekspres run train services between Semarang and Yogyakarta. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 20m, 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 Semarang and Yogyakarta. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Semarang and Yogyakarta with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 3hrs.
Rama Sakti run regular bus services between Semarang and Yogyakarta. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Semarang to Yogyakarta. We recommend that you take the bus to Yogyakarta. instead which will take 3hrs.
The closest major airport to Yogyakarta is Adisucipto Airport (JOG) (JOG) which is approximately 23km (14 miles) from Yogyakarta. Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA) (YIA) and Adisumarmo International Airport (SOC) (SOC) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Semarang and Yogyakarta. The distance is around 123km (76 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Semarang to Yogyakarta is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around IDR 74,890 ($5).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 3hrs | IDR 74,890($5) | every 4 hours | 123km (77 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 3h 20m | IDR 299,560($20) | twice daily | 168km (105 miles) |
Train to Yogyakarta | 7h 30m | IDR 209,690($14) | once daily | 406km (252 miles) |
Taxi | 1h 50m | IDR 674,010($45) | on demand | 123km (76 miles) |
Drive | 1h 50m | IDR 209,690($14) | on demand | 123km (76 miles) |
Kereta API
Prambanan Ekspres
Rama Sakti
The following major airports near Yogyakarta offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.