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The 12 Best Day Trips from Purwokerto

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 12 good day trips from Purwokerto, Indonesia, led by Semarang, Tasikmalaya, Cirebon. The closest is Cilacap, about 50 min by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Purwokerto at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Semarang139 km E2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Tasikmalaya112 km W1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Cirebon109 km NW1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Pekalongan77 km NE1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Tegal62 km N1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Cilacap42 km SW50 minHalf-day trip
Pemalang61 km N1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Plumbon116 km NW1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Astanajapura96 km NW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Weru113 km NW1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Adiwerna55 km N1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Garut146 km W2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Purwokerto

  1. 1

    Semarang, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car139 km east of Purwokerto4 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for Kelenteng Sam Poo Kong.

    Also nearby: Yogyakarta, Salatiga, Ungaran.

  2. 2

    Tasikmalaya, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km west of Purwokerto3 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for Indihiang.

  3. 3

    Cirebon, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car109 km north-west of Purwokerto3 hr 20 min round trip
  4. 4

    Pekalongan, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car77 km north-east of Purwokerto3 hr round trip
  5. 5

    Tegal, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car62 km north of Purwokerto2 hr 20 min round trip
  6. 6

    Cilacap, Indonesia

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car42 km south-west of Purwokerto1 hr 40 min round trip
  7. 7

    Pemalang, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car61 km north of Purwokerto2 hr 20 min round trip
  8. 8

    Plumbon, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car116 km north-west of Purwokerto3 hr 40 min round trip
  9. 9

    Astanajapura, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car96 km north-west of Purwokerto3 hr round trip
  10. 10

    Weru, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car113 km north-west of Purwokerto3 hr 30 min round trip
  11. 11

    Adiwerna, Indonesia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car55 km north of Purwokerto2 hr 10 min round trip
  12. 12

    Garut, Indonesia

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km west of Purwokerto4 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Purwokerto to Semarang

A realistic pace for Semarang, 139 km from Purwokerto. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Purwokerto
  2. 09:40Arrive in Semarang (2 hr 10 min drive)
  3. 09:55Kelenteng Sam Poo Kong
  4. 11:55Lunch
  5. 13:10Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Semarang
  6. 15:40Head back to Purwokerto
  7. 17:50Home in Purwokerto

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Purwokerto?
The best day trips from Purwokerto are Semarang, Tasikmalaya, Cirebon, Pekalongan, Tegal. The closest is Cilacap, about 50 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Purwokerto?
Cilacap is the closest, 42 km south-west of Purwokerto, roughly 50 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Purwokerto?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Purwokerto: Cilacap (50 min).
What is the biggest city near Purwokerto for a day out?
Semarang is the largest city in day-trip range, 139 km east of Purwokerto and about 2 hr 10 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Purwokerto?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Garut at 146 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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