Purwokerto is a busy small city in the province of Central Java. The hometown of many national heroes such as General Sudirman and General Gatot Soebroto, Purwokerto is a strategic connection point that connects several major cities in Java. Jakarta, Bandung, Semarang, Cirebon and Yogyakarta (Jogja) are all connected via Purwokerto. Purwokerto has a cool climate thanks to its location at the foot of Mount Slamet. The Mount Slamet climbing tour is one of the main attractions when visiting Purwokerto. Other charming tourist attractions such as Baturaden, showers and other caves provide opportunities for those who want to take a break from their busy daily lives. Don't forget to try typical Purwokerto foods such as Soto Purwokerto, gudeg and mendoan which make it a culinary tourist spot.
The Jogja Purwokerto travel distance is around 174 km. The Jogja Purwokerto bus trip can take 5 hours, depending on road conditions and traffic flow during the trip. During the holiday season or during the Eid homecoming season, the travel time is usually longer. There are no tolls on the Jogja Purwokerto travel route.
List of Bus Operators Yogyakarta (Jogja) – Purwokerto
The following are bus operators serving the Jogja Purwokerto travel route:
The three bus operators have a variety of departure times throughout the day, from morning to evening. Many people choose the earliest departure at 06.00 with Joglosemar or the earliest departure at 19.00 with Efisiensi .
Jogja Purwokerto bus ticket prices range from IDR 70,000 – IDR 95,000 for the shuttle and start from IDR 75,000 for the bus.
All Jogja Purwokerto bus operators only serve direct trips to Purwokerto.
Departure Point and Drop Off Point
For the Jogja Purwokerto bus departure point in Yogyakarta, passengers can board at Giwangan, Condong Catur and Jombor Terminals.
Meanwhile, the shuttle that serves Jogja Purwokerto travel will depart from each branch. Among the most popular shuttle branches are:
- Hartono Mall Agent
- Yogyakarta Airport Agent
- Giwangan Terminal
- Jalan Magelang Km 7
The most popular drop-off point for buses in Purwokerto is Purwokerto Terminal. Meanwhile for shuttles , the most popular drop-off points are:
- Sokaraja Agent
- Purbalingga Agent
- Jalan Overste Isdiman
Facilities along the Yogyakarta (Jogja)–Purwokerto route
During the Jogja Purwokerto travel trip, each bus and shuttle operator will stop at a designated rest area , to give passengers the opportunity to go to the toilet and stretch their legs.
Things to do in Purwokerto
Nature tourism is very popular in Purwokerto, so for those of you who like the natural environment, you can relax in Purwokerto while enjoying the natural scenery. Here are some popular tourist attractions in Purwokerto.
- Baturraden Adventure Forest: Suitable for nature lovers who want to camp and trek in forest areas, rivers and valleys, this area can also be used as a location for team building activities carried out in the wild.
- Pancuran Pitu Baturaden: As the name suggests, there are seven ('pitu') fountains where water flows from the source. The water flowing from the seven fountains is all warm. The location of the Pitu Baturraden Shower is on the south side of Mount Slamet, at an altitude of 3,428 meters above sea level.
- Sarabadak Cave: This cave is located on the cliffs around Pancuran Pitu. It is said that this cave was a place of meditation for the sunans and has a unique beauty in the form of gold-colored rocks. Visitors are only allowed to admire the beauty of this cave from the outside due to safety factors, without reducing the unique experience of seeing this cave.
- Miniature World Park (Small World): This recreation area has a unique concept by displaying the most famous buildings in the world in miniature form. Among them are miniatures of the Eiffel Tower, Twin Tower, Big Ben, Merlion Statue, and many more.
- The Village Purwokerto: This place is located on Jalan Raya Baturraden and is designed in a typical Dutch architectural style. By riding an odong-odong, visitors can see the area around this recreation area which is surrounded by stone walls with classic nuances, visit the rabbit and cow pens, ride horses, and so on.
Disclaimer: Departure times, routes and bus ticket prices are subject to change at any time. Please contact your local office for the most up-to-date information.
