Yogyakarta (Jogja) is a city known as a student city, with many educational institutions in this city. There are approximately 137 universities in Yogyakarta, and even 20% of the population of Yogyakarta (Jogja) are students. Because this city is a student city, it is not surprising that you will find various places with affordable prices, such as The World Landmarks Merapi Park, Jogja Bay Waterpark, Jogja Bay Waterpark, Nglambor Beach, and Tebing Breksi. To visit these places, you don't need to spend more than IDR 100,000, some of them are even free.
The travel distance to Purwokerto Yogyakarta (Jogja) is around 174 km and generally takes approximately 5 hours, depending on travel conditions and traffic flow during the trip. There are no toll roads on this route.
List of Purworkerto Jogja Bus Operators
The following are the bus operators serving the Purwokerto – Yogyakarta (Jogja) route:
- Efficiency
- JogloSemar
- Sumber Alam
The three bus operators have a variety of departure times, from morning to evening with Purwokerto Jogja bus ticket prices starting from IDR 75,000 to IDR 110,000.
Efisiensi buses have departure times from morning, starting at 05.00 WIB until the afternoon. Meanwhile JogloSemar departs buses starting at 06.00 WIB, until the evening at 19.00 WIB.
All bus operators only serve direct trips to Purwokerto.
Departure Point and Drop Off Point
For the Purwokerto to Yogyakarta trip, each bus operator has different departure and drop-off points.
Efficiency of leaving and getting off at several points, namely Wates Bus Stop, YIA Airport, Wonosari Rest Area, Gombong Bus Stop, Sumpiuh Bus Stop, Buntu Agent, Sokaraja Agent, Purwokerto Terminal, Purbalingga Agent, Bumbu Alam Reservation.
The departure and alighting point for JogloSemar buses is at the Purwokerto Office, and for Sumber Alam buses is at Ajibarang Terminal.
All terminals where buses and shuttles can be boarded can be reached using public transportation (angkot) or by taxi, online taxi or online motorbike taxi.
Facilities Along the Purwokerto–Yogyakarta (Jogja) Route
Every Purwokerto Jogja bus will stop at a rest area where passengers can rest during the journey and go to the toilet.
Things to do in Yogyakarta
Yogyakarta (Jogja) is also a very popular tourist destination among tourists, both local and foreign. Some interesting attractions and places to visit are:
- Borobudur Temple: Located about 40 km from Yogyakarta (Jogja), this UNESCO World Heritage temple which has 72 stupas has always been one of the main tourist destinations.
- Prambanan Temple: The largest Hindu temple in Indonesia decorated with reliefs telling the story of the Ramayana is located about 17 km from the city center of Yogyakarta (Jogja), so it is easy to reach, also by public transportation.
- Indrayanti Beach: This beach is quite a popular tourist destination with its clean white sand typical of the south coast, beautiful views and complete facilities.
- Nglambor Beach: The natural riches of the sea can be enjoyed by snorkeling in the calm water lagoon on this beach. You can also take unique photos at various interesting spots, and cross over the rope bridge.
- Jalan Malioboro: Visit the most famous street in Yogyakarta (Jogja) which is busy with shops, street vendors, as well as lesehan food sellers and street musicians. As the night goes on, Jalan Malioboro becomes busier on Jalan Malioboro.
- Beringharjo Market: The oldest market in Yogyakarta (Jogja) is famous as a place to buy various kinds of goods, ranging from cheap souvenirs, batik, traditional food, old money, basic ingredients for traditional herbal medicine to antiques.
