Solo is a big city in Central Java that upholds Javanese culture. This is evidenced by the preservation of ancient traditions, traditional crafts, and royal culture. Solo also has special culinary delights and several tourist destinations based on local wisdom.
If you are interested in visiting Solo, you can depart from Surabaya by paying attention to the following Surabaya Solo travel information.
- Surabaya to Solo is about 268 kilometers. To travel to Solo, you need approximately 3-4 hours via toll or about 6-7 hours via public roads.
- Surabaya Solo bus tickets cost an average of IDR 90,000-250,000.
- The first bus for the Surabaya-Solo route departs from 03.00 WIB. While the last bus operates at 23.00 WIB.
- There are 6 bus operators serving the Surabaya-Solo route with a fleet of more than 30 units.
- Several buses that get high ratings from passengers, namely Sugeng Rahayu (4.4) and Medali Mas (4.3).
- You can take a bus to Solo from the most popular departure points in Surabaya, namely the pool of each bus operator and Bungurasih Terminal. For drop-off points in Solo, they are available at Tirtonadi, Pabelan and Gemblegan Terminals.
- While on vacation in Solo, you can visit Jumog Waterfall, Ceto Temple, Solo Palace, and Sangiran Archaeological Museum.
- Solo culinary is synonymous with Javanese flavors. As a reference, you can visit Mbak Lies' Solo Strait, Soto Gading Alun-Alun Selatan, Bale Padi Resto, and Tahu Kupat Pak Brewok.
- Solo is one of the cities that implements standard health protocols in community activities to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Adminduk services at the Population and Civil Registration Service are also carried out online. In addition, there are restrictions on visits to shopping centers, such as malls.
- As an educational effort, the Solo Government routinely holds yustisi operations and distributes free masks to the community. As of February 22, 2021, Solo has also implemented the Enforcement of Micro-based Community Activity Restrictions.
- For transportation modes that travel Surabaya Solo, it is mandatory to apply Safety +. This regulation requires passengers to wear masks and gloves, wash their hands and maintain their distance.
