Is Sidoarjo near Surabaya?

Yes, it is directly adjacent to the southern part of Surabaya.

How long is the drive?

About 4 hours via the toll road.

What is Sidoarjo known for?

Leather goods and milkfish (Bandeng).

Are there buses to Sidoarjo?

Yes, many buses stop at Bungurasih terminal.

Is the toll road expensive?

It costs around 200,000-300,000 IDR for the full trip.

Boyolali

Sidoarjo

Bus Driving

Boyolali to Sidoarjo

Updated: 28 May 2026

The journey from Boyolali to Sidoarjo is a 280-kilometer trip primarily using the Trans-Java Toll Road. You will drive through the Solo-Kertosono and Kertosono-Mojokerto-Surabaya toll segments. This is one of the most efficient routes in Indonesia, allowing you to reach Sidoarjo in about 4 hours by car. Buses also operate this route, though they take longer due to terminal stops. Sidoarjo is a major industrial hub and the gateway to the southern part of Surabaya.

Total Distance: 280 km driving distance, 250 km straight-line air distance.

Fastest Way

Driving via the Trans-Java Toll Road is the fastest, taking 4 hours.

Cheapest Way

Bus is the cheapest, costing around 120,000 IDR.

Compare Boyolali to Sidoarjo Routes

	Bus Direct	Driving Direct
Duration	6 hours	4 hours
Avg Price	120,000 - 180,000 IDR	250,000 - 400,000 IDR
Operator	Akas Asri	Private Vehicle
Route	Boyolali Terminal to Bungurasih Terminal (Surabaya/Sidoarjo).	Solo-Kertosono Toll to Surabaya-Mojokerto Toll, exiting at Sidoarjo.
Tip	Bungurasih is the main hub; you can take a local taxi from there to Sidoarjo center.	Ensure your E-Toll card has at least 300,000 IDR for the full toll journey.

Travel Tips

Toll Balance
Check your E-Toll balance before entering the highway.
Traffic Alerts
Use Google Maps to monitor traffic on the Surabaya-Mojokerto toll segment.
Bus Terminal
Bungurasih is very busy; keep your belongings close.
Local Food
Try Bandeng Presto, a famous Sidoarjo milkfish dish.
Parking
Use secure parking lots in Sidoarjo city center.