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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Jakarta to Semarang from various bus operators like Berlian Jaya, Kalingga Jaya or Mahardhika for the next days.

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$11

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$11

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Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Berlian Jaya	8h 29m	6:01 AM	Jakarta	Terminal Manggarai	2:30 PM	Semarang	Jl. Atmodirono	Economy	$11	A Bus from Berlian Jaya goes from Terminal Manggarai, Jakarta (Indonesia) at 7/26/2026 6:01:00 AM to Jl. Atmodirono, Semarang (Indonesia) arriving at 7/26/2026 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 29m
Haryanto Bojonegoro	10h 10m	6:00 AM	Jakarta	Terminal Manggarai	4:10 PM	Semarang	Jl. Atmodirono	Economy	$12	A Bus from Haryanto Bojonegoro goes from Terminal Manggarai, Jakarta (Indonesia) at 7/26/2026 6:00:00 AM to Jl. Atmodirono, Semarang (Indonesia) arriving at 7/26/2026 4:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 10m
Kramat Djati	5h 30m	3:30 PM	Jakarta	Terminal Manggarai	9:00 PM	Semarang	Jl. Atmodirono	Economy	$12	A Bus from Kramat Djati goes from Terminal Manggarai, Jakarta (Indonesia) at 7/26/2026 3:30:00 PM to Jl. Atmodirono, Semarang (Indonesia) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 30m
Mahardhika	7h 30m	5:15 AM	Jakarta	Terminal Manggarai	12:45 PM	Semarang	Jl. Atmodirono	Economy	$15	A Bus from Mahardhika goes from Terminal Manggarai, Jakarta (Indonesia) at 7/26/2026 5:15:00 AM to Jl. Atmodirono, Semarang (Indonesia) arriving at 7/26/2026 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
PO RAYA	17h 0m	6:30 AM	Jakarta	Terminal Manggarai	11:30 PM	Semarang	Jl. Atmodirono	Economy	$15	A Bus from PO RAYA goes from Terminal Manggarai, Jakarta (Indonesia) at 7/26/2026 6:30:00 AM to Jl. Atmodirono, Semarang (Indonesia) arriving at 7/26/2026 11:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Berlian Jaya	8h 30m	5:00 AM	Jakarta	Terminal Manggarai	1:30 PM	Semarang	Jl. Atmodirono	Economy	$11	A Bus from Berlian Jaya goes from Terminal Manggarai, Jakarta (Indonesia) at 7/30/2026 5:00:00 AM to Jl. Atmodirono, Semarang (Indonesia) arriving at 7/30/2026 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
Kramat Djati	7h 20m	4:40 PM	Jakarta	Terminal Manggarai	12:00 AM	Semarang	Jl. Atmodirono	Economy	$11	A Bus from Kramat Djati goes from Terminal Manggarai, Jakarta (Indonesia) at 7/30/2026 4:40:00 PM to Jl. Atmodirono, Semarang (Indonesia) arriving at 7/31/2026 12:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
Agra mas	13h 30m	3:30 PM	Jakarta	Terminal Manggarai	5:00 AM	Semarang	Jl. Atmodirono	First Class	$14	A Bus from Agra mas goes from Terminal Manggarai, Jakarta (Indonesia) at 7/30/2026 3:30:00 PM to Jl. Atmodirono, Semarang (Indonesia) arriving at 7/31/2026 5:00:00 AM. 50 First Class ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 30m
Sant Gold	9h 55m	5:05 PM	Jakarta	Terminal Manggarai	3:00 AM	Semarang	Jl. Atmodirono	Economy	$14	A Bus from Sant Gold goes from Terminal Manggarai, Jakarta (Indonesia) at 7/30/2026 5:05:00 PM to Jl. Atmodirono, Semarang (Indonesia) arriving at 7/31/2026 3:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 55m
Mahardhika	7h 30m	5:15 AM	Jakarta	Terminal Manggarai	12:45 PM	Semarang	Jl. Atmodirono	Economy	$15	A Bus from Mahardhika goes from Terminal Manggarai, Jakarta (Indonesia) at 7/30/2026 5:15:00 AM to Jl. Atmodirono, Semarang (Indonesia) arriving at 7/30/2026 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Jakarta to Semarang is $7 on 8/9/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Jakarta and Semarang

See here how frequent the connections between Jakarta and Semarang are, during different times and days of the week.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 135 daily buses from Jakarta to Semarang. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 101 daily coaches between Jakarta and Semarang.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 124 buses from Jakarta to Semarang, while Night sees the fewest connections between Jakarta and Semarang, with 28 offers.

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Facts about the bus from Jakarta to Semarang

Compare all providers like Berlian Jaya, Kalingga Jaya and Mahardhika that travel 118 times every day by bus from Jakarta to Semarang in one click! Book your bus ticket from Jakarta to Semarang starting from $7!

Cheapest Bus	$7
Fastest Bus	4h 30m
Earliest Bus	4:45 AM
Latest Bus	9:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	118 Ø
Distance	251.3 miles
Bus Companies	Berlian Jaya, Kalingga Jaya, Mahardhika, Agung Sejati, Haryanto Bojonegoro, Kramat Djati, Gunung Harta, Agra mas, Sembodo, PO RAYA and 6 more.

Cheapest bus connections from Jakarta to Semarang

Every day, 118 buses from 16 bus companies leave Jakarta for Semarang: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/26/2026 and for the following days.

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Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

$15

Monday 07/27

$15

Tuesday 07/28

$13

Wednesday 07/29

$15

Thursday 07/30

$15

Friday 07/31

$24

Saturday 08/01

Sunday 08/02

$15

Monday 08/03

$13

Tuesday 08/04

$15

Wednesday 08/05

$17

Thursday 08/06

$14

Friday 08/07

Saturday 08/08

$13

Sunday 08/09

Monday 08/10

$13

Tuesday 08/11

Wednesday 08/12

$14

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

$11

Saturday 08/15

$15

Sunday 08/16

$14

Monday 08/17

$11

Tuesday 08/18

$11

Wednesday 08/19

$24

Thursday 08/20

$11

Friday 08/21

$11

Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from Jakarta to Semarang

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Jakarta to Semarang, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $7, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Jakarta to Semarang. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $11.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Jakarta to Semarang, with $7. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $12.

How to save money travelling from Jakarta to Semarang

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Jakarta to Semarang in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Jakarta to Semarang, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Jakarta to Semarang are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Jakarta and Semarang

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Jakarta and Semarang.

Terminal Pulo Gebang

Terminal Kampung Rambutan

Terminal Tanjung Priok Bus Stop

Agen Bus Sumber Alam Ciputat

Xtrans Menteng

Terminal Mangkang

Jl. Raya Mangkang

Pos Candi Bus Stop

Terminal Semarang Bus Stop

Jl. Terminal Terboyo

Toko Kembar Bus Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from Jakarta to Semarang

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Jakarta to Semarang? Or which bus companies serve the route Jakarta to Semarang? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Jakarta to Semarang bus

How much does a Jakarta Semarang bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $7 and takes 7h 20m to reach Semarang. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Jakarta to Semarang?

This route is offered by 16 companies with a range of ticket prices between $7 and $23. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Semarang.

On average, how many connections are available from Jakarta to Semarang each day?

Every day, the Jakarta to Semarang bus route is served by approximately 118 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Jakarta to Semarang take?

The fastest bus from Jakarta to Semarang is offered by Berlian Jaya and takes 4h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $14. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Jakarta to Semarang?

The earliest bus arriving in Semarang from Jakarta starts at 4:45 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Jakarta to Semarang?

The latest bus trip departing from Jakarta for Semarang starts at 9:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Jakarta Semarang route?

When traveling by bus from Jakarta to Semarang, passengers can travel with Berlian Jaya, Kalingga Jaya and Mahardhika. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Jakarta and Semarang?

You can check all the direct connections between Jakarta and Semarang by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Berlian Jaya, Kalingga Jaya and Mahardhika.

What can I take with me on the Jakarta to Semarang bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Jakarta Semarang bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Jakarta Semarang bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Jakarta to Semarang on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Jakarta to Semarang?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 118 daily trips between Jakarta and Semarang. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Jakarta to Semarang?

Prices and availability for 118 trips between Jakarta and Semarang change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Jakarta to Semarang

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

First Class

Best of the best: you will find the most comfortable accommodation to work or relax during your travel.

More bus routes to Jakarta and to Semarang

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Jakarta and to Semarang. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!