There are 4 ways to get from Semarang to Gunung Lawu by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Semarang Krapyak to Solo Terminal Tirtonadibus
2h 4mRp 276,993–340,083Train
cheapest- Take the train from Semarang Poncol Station to Solobalapantrain Joglosemarkerto
2h 10mRp 217,322–500,000Drive 122.5 km
- Drive from Semarang to Gunung Lawucar 122.5 km
1h 46mRp 243,320–351,463Taxi
- Take the taxi from Semarang to Gunung Lawutaxi 122.5 km
1h 46mRp 800,000–950,000
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Semarang to Gunung Lawu is to drive which costs Rp240000 - Rp360000 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Semarang to Gunung Lawu is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs Rp240000 - Rp360000.
No, there is no direct bus from Semarang to Gunung Lawu. However, there are services departing from Semarang Krapyak and arriving at Solo Terminal Tirtonadi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Semarang station to Gunung Lawu. However, there are services departing from Semarang Poncol Station and arriving at Solobalapan via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
The distance between Semarang and Gunung Lawu is 133 km. The road distance is 122.5 km.
The best way to get from Semarang to Gunung Lawu without a car is to bus which takes 2h 4m and costs Rp270000 - Rp340000.
It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Semarang to Gunung Lawu, including transfers.
Semarang to Gunung Lawu bus services, operated by Kramat Djati, depart from Semarang Krapyak station.
Semarang to Gunung Lawu train services, operated by Kereta API, depart from Semarang Poncol Station.
The best way to get from Semarang to Gunung Lawu is to bus which takes 2h 4m and costs Rp270000 - Rp340000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rp210000 - Rp500000 and takes 2h 10m.
What companies run services between Semarang, Indonesia and Gunung Lawu, Provinsi Jawa Tengah, Indonesia?
Kramat Djati operates a bus from Semarang Krapyak to Solo Terminal Tirtonadi once daily. Tickets cost Rp 55,000–65,000 and the journey takes 1h 36m. Alternatively, Kereta API operates a train from Semarang Poncol Station to Solobalapan 5 times a day. Tickets cost Rp 65,000–320,000 and the journey takes 1h 49m.
- Phone
- 021-121
- [email protected]
- Website
- kai.id
Train from Semarang Poncol Station to Solobalapan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rp 65,000–320,000
- Schedules at
- kai.id
- Book at
- en.tiket.com
- Economy
- Rp 65,000–320,000
- Business
- Rp 310,000–550,000
- Executive
- Rp 120,000–650,000
- Phone
- 021-769 3000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kramat Djati
Bus from Semarang Krapyak to Solo Terminal Tirtonadi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rp 55,000–65,000
- Website
- Kramat Djati
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Estimated price
- Rp 800,000–950,000
Blue Bird Group
- Phone
- +62246701234
- Website
- bluebirdgroup.com
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
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Booking & Getting There
Semarang to Gunung Lawu bus services, operated by Kramat Djati, arrive at Solo Terminal Tirtonadi station.
Semarang to Gunung Lawu train services, operated by Kereta API, arrive at Solobalapan station.
Yes, the driving distance between Semarang to Gunung Lawu is 122 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Semarang to Gunung Lawu.
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