Explore bus journeys by destination
Start with your origin, destination and date in the bus search above. Traveloka’s bus options span different destinations and booking categories. Use these starting points to explore intercity services or other bus products; the options and seats offered depend on your route and date.
Looking beyond intercity buses?
Some airport bus transfers, city sightseeing buses and bus passes are listed under Things to Do. Search your destination and the type of bus service you need. These products can have a different booking and redemption process from an intercity bus ticket. Check the product’s route coverage, operating dates, inclusions and ticket-use instructions.
BUS & SHUTTLE TICKETS
Online bus booking for intercity trips, shuttles and transfers
Use online bus booking to compare bus tickets for your next journey by searching your destination and travel date. Compare intercity coaches, sleeper bus options and shuttles where offered, or explore destination transport such as airport and sightseeing buses. Traveloka uses different booking categories for different services; the available inventory is the set of options shown for your selected journey.
Compare operators and bus services
Choose from the operators and services returned for your route and travel date. Compare the exact departure and arrival addresses, journey duration, service class, seat layout and baggage rules. A brand or class name alone does not establish what is included.
Intercity buses & coaches
Check the departure terminal, operator office or other listed boarding point. Compare daytime, overnight, seated or sleeper options where offered. Facilities vary by service.
Shuttles & shared transfers
Confirm the pickup and drop-off arrangements, luggage space and any meeting instructions. Hotel pickup is included only when the selected service says so.
Airport, city & sightseeing buses
For transport products and passes, check the included routes, validity period, redemption instructions and whether a reservation is required for a particular departure.
Intercity bus or shuttle?
Intercity buses
Buses may depart from a terminal, an operator office or another point listed in the booking. Compare the class and seat layout, facilities, drop-off location and arrival time. Labels such as executive or sleeper do not guarantee identical facilities across operators.
Shuttles and travel services
Shuttles often use designated pools or pickup points. Check the departure and arrival addresses, baggage capacity and pickup instructions. Do not assume every service includes pickup from your accommodation or drop-off at your hotel.
| What to check | How to compare |
|---|---|
| Arrival date and time | Check the arrival date as well as the departure time. An overnight trip may arrive the next day; allow for your plans after arrival. |
| Getting to and from pickup points | Include the time and cost of reaching the terminal or pool, and travelling from the drop-off point to your final destination. A lower ticket price may not mean a lower total trip cost. |
| Seats and facilities | Check the seat layout and facilities listed for your selected service. If seat selection is unavailable, the operator assigns your seat. |
Choose the right bus ticket for your destination
Intercity bus booking across destinations
Start with the country and cities you will travel between, then check the departure date, operator and exact boarding location. Indonesia and Vietnam use different local names for operators, shuttles and pickup points. For Malaysia, Thailand and other destinations, check both the relevant search and destination transport products where offered. A worldwide website does not mean every country or route is sold.
Sleeper bus, shuttle or airport bus?
A sleeper bus can be useful for an overnight journey, but bed size, seat layout and facilities vary by departure. A shuttle may use a fixed meeting point instead of a bus terminal. Airport and sightseeing bus products can have different operating dates, redemption steps and luggage rules. Choose the product that covers your actual journey rather than assuming all bus tickets work the same way.
Compare the full journey, currency and travel dates
Before paying, compare the total fare and displayed currency, access to the boarding point and transport after arrival. Check local dates and times, particularly for overnight or cross-border trips. Verify any border-document requirements separately. For connections on separate bookings, allow room for delays and location changes; do not assume automatic protection if the first service arrives late.
How online bus booking works on Traveloka
Use the Traveloka website or app. Available options depend on your route, date and selected service.
Search for a trip
Enter your origin, destination, travel date and passenger count. For a return trip, check the dates and services available for each journey.
Compare the details
Check the schedule, pickup and drop-off points, class, facilities and fare. Read refund and rescheduling conditions before selecting a trip.
Enter details and pay
Check contact and passenger details carefully. Choose a seat where available, review the total and complete payment before the deadline.
Check your e-ticket
Make sure your e-ticket has been issued. Keep the operator contact, pickup address, required arrival time and ticket-use instructions ready.
Connecting to another bus
For separately booked journeys, compare the first service’s drop-off point with the next service’s boarding point. Allow time to change locations and for possible delays. Check each ticket’s conditions; a separate connection is not automatically protected if the first trip runs late.
Before you leave: check the right pickup point
A city name alone does not identify your boarding location. Match the terminal, pool, operator office or pickup address on the e-ticket with the place you will travel to. Allow time for the connection, especially when arriving from an airport or railway station.
Follow the operator’s arrival time and boarding instructions on your e-ticket. Prepare the required documents, review baggage and child-ticket rules, and contact the operator before departure about special items or assistance.
If the schedule changes, you miss departure or the operator cancels, use the contact details on your e-ticket to confirm available options. Do not switch pickup points or board a replacement departure without confirmation.
Check ticket use and required documents
Open your issued e-ticket or voucher and follow its instructions. Some services accept the ticket on your phone; others require a paper-ticket exchange, voucher redemption or a separate seat reservation. Bring the identification requested for your selected service and confirm accepted documents with the operator if anything is unclear.
For travel in another country, check the local departure time and pickup address carefully. Do not assume a ticket includes immigration arrangements, hotel pickup or a connection to another service.
Fares, schedules and offers
Bus ticket prices depend on the route, date, operator, class and availability when you search. Compare the final total and the facilities actually listed for your selected service. If options are limited, try another suitable date or departure point.
Read offer conditions before paying: validity, quota, minimum spend, eligible routes and payment methods. Instalment or PayLater options depend on availability and the terms shown for your booking. No booking time always guarantees the lowest fare.
Bus and shuttle ticket FAQs
Select a question to read its answer. Specific conditions depend on your selected ticket and operator.
Booking and departure
Which bus tickets can I book on Traveloka?
Search your origin, destination and travel date to see the intercity bus and shuttle services offered for that journey. Destination transport may also include airport buses, sightseeing buses or bus passes with their own product pages. Availability varies by market, route and date; this global page does not promise every country or operator.
How do I compare an online bus booking across destinations?
Compare the final fare and currency, exact boarding and drop-off locations, local departure and arrival dates, and listed facilities. Check whether the item is an intercity ticket, a timed shuttle or a voucher requiring redemption. An available product page does not guarantee seats on every travel date.
What should I check before booking a sleeper bus?
Review the actual seat or berth layout, dimensions if provided, facilities and baggage rules. The term sleeper bus does not guarantee identical beds, privacy or onboard amenities across operators. Confirm the arrival date for an overnight trip and whether seat or berth selection is offered for your chosen departure.
Where can I find my pickup and drop-off points?
Check the locations shown in the trip details before booking, then follow the address and instructions on your e-ticket. A city may have several terminals, pools or pickup points. Make sure the location you travel to matches your booking, and allow time for the connection from your hotel or home.
When should I arrive at the pickup point?
Follow the arrival time and boarding instructions given by the operator on your e-ticket. Allow time to reach the correct location and complete any required checks. Contact the operator if the instructions are unclear; there is no single arrival-time rule for every service.
Changes to your trip
Can I get a refund or reschedule my ticket?
Eligibility, deadlines, fees and available alternatives depend on your ticket and operator policy. Read the policy before booking or on your e-ticket. Contact the operator using the details on the e-ticket about available changes. A refund or replacement departure is not automatically guaranteed.
What should I do if I miss my bus or shuttle?
Contact the operator using the number on your e-ticket to ask whether a refund or rescheduling is possible. The options depend on the operator policy and your ticket. Keep your booking details ready and do not assume you can board another departure with the same ticket.
What if the operator cancels my trip?
Contact the operator using the contact details on your e-ticket to ask about a refund or rescheduling. Keep your booking number and cancellation information available. Confirm the arrangement before making a replacement journey; the available resolution depends on the circumstances and operator policy.
Passengers and payments
What baggage can I bring?
Check the baggage allowance, size limits, charges and prohibited items for your selected service before booking. Ask the operator in advance about bulky luggage, bicycles, mobility equipment, pets or other special items. There is no universal baggage allowance across all bus and shuttle operators.
Does my child need a separate ticket?
Review the operator’s child-ticket and seating rules for the selected trip before booking. Age limits, fares and whether a child needs a separate seat can vary. Include the correct passenger details and ask the operator if the booking information does not explain your situation.
What documents and ticket should I bring?
Have your issued e-ticket and the documents required by your operator ready. Make sure passenger details match the documents you will carry. Follow any ticket-exchange or boarding instructions shown for your service. When travelling abroad, confirm accepted identification with the operator before departure.
Which payment methods and promos can I use?
Choose from the payment methods offered for your booking and follow the displayed amount and deadline. If you use a promo, check its validity, quota, eligible routes, minimum spend and payment requirements before paying. Instalment and PayLater options apply only when shown and subject to their eligibility and terms.
For every bus journey, we’ve got you.
These guides cover journeys in Indonesia. Check the route and travel date for current departures.
