If you are visiting Yogyakarta, consider taking some time to visit Solo. There are several ways to get there, such as using personal vehicles or public transportation. Mobility for locals and visitors outside Solo is now easier than ever, Public transportation facilities can help the cycle of activities in Solo to continue growing.

If you plan to visit Solo in the future, it's important to know what types of transportation are available for getting around the city. Here are some public transport recommendations you can easily find while in Solo.

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Whether you want to use public transportation or even rent a car while enjoying Solo, here are transport recommendations you can find to explore Solo.

The first public transport you can use to go around Solo is Batik Solo Trans. This is the type of bus that can be used to get around Solo. Batik Solo Trans has up to six corridors and almost 400 stops.

Currently, Batik Solo Trans has at least more than 80 units of buses that separate around Solo. The operational hours of Batik Solo Trans start from 05:00 AM to 06:00 PM. The frequency of buses coming in every stop is around 7 minutes each.

In addition to regular routes, Batik Trans Solo also offers round-trip routes with the following corridor explanations:

Each person will cost around Rp3,700 for every route. You can pay Batik Solo Trans cashless or with cash.

Make sure you are already waiting at the right bus stop. Make sure that your e-money card has a balance if you want to use a cashless payment method. Keep in mind that each e-money card can only be used by one person.

In Solo, you can find a double-decker bus, known as Bus Werkudara. This is a tourist bus provided by the government for tourism. Werkudara Bus will take you go around Solo for about 1,5 hours of travel time. This bus only operates every Saturday and Sunday, from 09:00 AM, 12:30 PM, and 03:30 PM. Each bus is able to fit around 43 passengers.

Werkudara Bus will start from the Department of Transportation in Solo to Taru Jurug Animal Park.

Rp 20,000 for a one-way route.

To avoid running out of seats, please make sure to arrive early.

Solo has a unique tourism transportation system called Sepur Kluthuk Jaladara. Just a heads up, you can use the train for a pre-wedding photo session! To book a ride on the Sepur Kluthuk Jaladara, you must make a reservation with the Department of Transportation in Solo. The size of this train is not the same as an average train.

Sepur Kluthuk Jaladara has its special route around the city. The train route will start from Purwosari Station, continue along Slamet Riyadi Street, and end at Solo City Station.

For travelers, Sepur Kluthuk Jaladara only provides group tours with two carriages that can accommodate around 80 passengers. The travel route takes more than three hours and costs around Rp3,500,000.

Sepur Kluthuk Jaladara is a great deal for a group tour in Solo.

Angkot Surakarta is another public transportation you can easily find around Solo. Like other Angkot in Indonesian cities, the Angkot in Surakarta also differentiates each unit with a route code. There are at least 200 conventional Angkot units in Solo. Their operational hours extend up to 10:00 PM.

Each person will cost around Rp3,000 to Rp5,000, depending on the mileage.

If you are a first-time passenger, ask the driver for more information about the route.

Angkot Feeder is a type of public transportation in Solo that has been integrated into Batik Trans Solo, including both the stops and payment system. There are a total of 6 corridors and up to 185 stops for Angkot Feeder Solo. Currently, 218 units of Angkot Feeder are deployed throughout Solo's corners. The operational hour starts from 05:00 AM to 08:00 PM.

The route for Angkot Feeder Solo is based on its corridor.

There are no tariffs for cashless payments made with e-money.

Download the Teman Bus application to know the bus’s schedule and departure. Each e-money card is only able to be used by one person.

Last but not least, if you prefer to have more privacy during your time exploring Solo, you can choose to rent a car while in Solo. More than that, you can also rent a car with a driver to make your experience in Solo become more enjoyable and fun!

Rent a car in Solo using Traveloka. With numerous types of cars to choose from, you can select one that suits your needs. For further details, visit the website or download the Traveloka App now!