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Kudus to Yogyakarta is a Central Java trip from the north coast toward one of Java's main cultural cities. The practical option is the bus.
Kudus to Yogyakarta by Bus
On booking platforms, buses to Yogyakarta cost about $9 to $11 (October 2026) and take from about 4 hours, up to about 6 hours depending on the service, the traffic and where you board and get off.[1] The listed services use Luxury or Premium seat coaches. Several of them board in Demak or Jepara rather than in the center of Kudus, so check the boarding point before you book and allow time for a short local ride to it.
Arrival points on booking platforms include Yogyakarta, Giwangan and Prek Chak. Giwangan is a bus terminal, so you will likely need a local ride to your hotel. Confirm the map point before you pay.
Comparing Your Options
| Mode | Price | Duration | Notes |
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| Bus | About $9 to $11 (October 2026)[1] | From about 4 hours[1] | Luxury or Premium seat coaches, boarding in Kudus, Demak or Jepara depending on the service |
Tips for Traveling from Kudus to Yogyakarta
- Check where you board. Confirm whether the bus leaves from Kudus, Demak or Jepara.
- Confirm where you get off. Yogyakarta, Giwangan and Prek Chak are different places.
- Bring snacks and water. Rain, road works and town traffic can lengthen the trip.
- Add time for local rides. You need one to the boarding point and one from the drop-off to your hotel.
Timetable
| Bus Jepara - Yogyakarta $ 9.12–10.92 4h 5m – 6h | |
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| Bus Jepara - Giwangan $ 10.92 5h 45m | |
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| Bus Jepara - Prek Chak $ 9.12 4h 50m | |
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| Bus Demak - Yogyakarta $ 9.12 3h 40m – 4h 45m | |
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| Bus Demak - Prek Chak $ 9.12 4h 25m | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Use the booking tool on this page to compare the transport options currently available from Kudus to Yogyakarta, including current prices and schedules.
The bus. On booking platforms it costs about $9 to $11 (October 2026).
The bus is the practical option, and it takes from about 4 hours.
From about 4 hours, and up to about 6 hours depending on the service, the traffic and the boarding and drop-off points.
Booking platforms list Luxury and Premium seat coaches.
The services serve several towns on the north coast. Check the boarding point before you book and allow time to reach it from Kudus.
No. Giwangan is a bus terminal, and you will need a local ride to reach areas such as Malioboro.
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] 12Go: 12Go Timetable: Kudus - Yogyakarta. Retrieved October 17, 2026.
Guide prices and journey times are indicative, not live quotes. A booked package may include transfers and waiting time as well as the main journey. Check the selected offer, pickup point and current conditions before booking.