Major city · Indonesia
Bojonegoro
Stop for one night if you are passing on the Jakarta–Surabaya rail line, or a half-day for the teak-forest flame and the oil fields; skip it as a base.
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IDR
- Best months
- May–Sep (dry season)
- avoid Dec–Mar (rain), Idul Fitri holidays
- Airports
- SUB · CGK
- Nights
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Bojonegoro is a regency town in East Java, about 100 km west of Surabaya, on the main Jakarta–Surabaya railway. It is a working town of tobacco, teak and, since the 2005 oil discoveries, a small petroleum boom. Sights are few and spread out: an eternal flame in a teak forest, a Confucian temple, a town square, and a century-old traditional oil field at Wonocolo. Most travellers use it as a rail stop or a short detour between Surabaya, Ngawi and Tuban.
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Bojonegoro, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere.Indonesia-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckTelkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check.Indonesia-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali.Indonesia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed.Indonesia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Indonesia-wide
- SafetyA quiet regency town and generally safe by day; the real risks are becak and ojek fares with no posted price…
- RestroomsWestern in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.Indonesia-wide
- Emergency numbers112 General emergency · 110 police · 118 / 119 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysBali shuts completely for Nyepi; government offices close Friday midday for prayer; Lebaran slows the country for two weeks.Indonesia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSUB Juanda International, Surabaya (About 2–2.5 h by road; the usual arrival airport.
- Getting aroundNo taxis.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a local warungRp5,000–15,000 (≈ under US$1)
- Street or quick mealLedre or kripik snack packcheckRp10,000–30,000 (≈ US$1–2)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekRp100,000–200,000 (≈ US$7–13)
- Budget bedGuesthouse or budget-hotel room, a night, per roomRp150,000 (≈ US$10)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse or budget-hotel room, a night, per roomRp250,000 (≈ US$16)
- High-end bedGuesthouse or budget-hotel room, a night, per roomRp400,000 (≈ US$25)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Rp250,000 (≈ US$16) · Mid Rp500,000 (≈ US$35) · High Rp1,000,000 (≈ US$65)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SUB Juanda International, Surabaya (About 2–2.5 h by road; the usual arrival airport. Trains from Surabaya Pasar Turi take about 2 h.) · CGK Soekarno–Hatta, Jakarta (Long-distance trains from Jakarta Gambir and Pasar Senen call at Bojonegoro.)
Weather and climate
Bojonegoro: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
31°C88°F
24°C75°F
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Feb
31°C88°F
24°C75°F
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Mar
32°C90°F
24°C75°F
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Apr
32°C90°F
24°C75°F
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May
32°C90°F
24°C75°F
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Jun
32°C90°F
23°C73°F
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Jul
32°C90°F
22°C72°F
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Aug
33°C91°F
22°C72°F
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Sep
34°C93°F
23°C73°F
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Oct
34°C93°F
24°C75°F
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Nov
33°C91°F
24°C75°F
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Dec
32°C90°F
24°C75°F
17 rd
High / low °C°F · rd = rain days
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
No taxis. Becak (pedicabs) cover the centre; agree the price before you sit. Public minibuses (MPU/Kol) run from Rajekwesi terminal to Babat, Kalitidu–Padangan, Ngasem and Temayang. For Kayangan Api, Growgoland and Wonocolo you need a car, a scooter or a hired driver.
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kayangan Api (Ngasem)
goDoor to door: About 1 h each way
Car or scooter, about 21 km south via NgasemCar or scooter, about 13 mi south via Ngasem
Eternal flame in a teak forest, open 24 h; a sulphur mud pond sits beside it. Go in the morning or late afternoon.
Wonocolo oil field and Geopark museum (Kedewan)
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h each way
Car or scooter, about 30 km northwestCar or scooter, about 19 mi northwest
Traditional teak-rig drilling, over a century old, 07:00–18:00; museum 08:00–16:00. Half a day.Traditional teak-rig drilling, over a century old, 7:00 AM–6:00 PM; museum 8:00 AM–4:00 PM. Half a day.
Wana Wisata Dander and Growgoland
cautionDoor to door: About 45 min each way
Car or scooter, about 15 km southCar or scooter, about 9.3 mi south
Forest walks, outbound park and river swimming, 08:00–16:00; facilities are basic.Forest walks, outbound park and river swimming, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM; facilities are basic.
Pacal Reservoir and Kedung Maor waterfall (Temayang)
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h each way
Car or scooter, about 25 km southCar or scooter, about 16 mi south
1933 reservoir with boating and farmland; waterfall access depends on the season.
Ngawi
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Train or road, about 73 km southwestTrain or road, about 45 mi southwest
Trinil early-human site, teak forest and a Dutch fort.
Tuban
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Road north, about 60 kmRoad north, about 37 mi
Coastal town with a museum and cave; pairs well with Bojonegoro on a west–east run.
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre (Jalan Untung Suropati / Diponegoro)
Budget hotels, walkable to the alun-alun and the Confucian temple; best for one night without a car.
Rajekwesi bus terminal area (Jalan Veteran)
Mid-range hotels next to the terminal and the north–south road; convenient if you arrive or leave by bus.
Jalan M.H. Thamrin / west side
Quieter mid-range option, a short becak ride from the square.
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Rp250,000–450,000 (≈ US$16–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- Rp450,000–900,000 (≈ US$30–55) excl. bed
- High
- Rp900,000 (≈ US$55)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel double room1 × 1 night × Rp550,000 | Rp550,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × Rp500,000 | Rp1,000,000 |
| Becak ride in town1 × Rp20,000 · check | Rp20,000 |
| Car and driver, half day to Kayangan Api or Wonocolo1 × Rp500,000 · check | Rp500,000 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × Rp150,000 | Rp300,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Rp237,000 |
| Trip total≈ Rp1,304,000 per person per day, bed included | Rp2,607,000≈ US$160 |
2026 estimate in rupiah; flights and long-distance trains excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a local warung | Rp5,000–15,000 (≈ under US$1) |
| Nasi buwuhan or a rice-plate meal | Rp7,000–25,000 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Seafood main at a mid-range restocheck | Rp13,900–69,900 (≈ US$1–5) |
| Ledre or kripik snack packcheck | Rp10,000–30,000 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Becak ride in towncheck | Rp10,000–25,000 (≈ US$1–2) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | Rp100,000–200,000 (≈ US$7–13) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No taxis and few English speakers: have your hotel address written down.
- Agree becak and ojek fares before you get in.
- Kayangan Api and Wonocolo are 20–30 km out on small roads: do not plan them for a tight connection.Kayangan Api and Wonocolo are 12–19 mi out on small roads: do not plan them for a tight connection.
- Rainy season can flood low roads; check conditions before a long scooter ride.
- Wonocolo is an active oil field: stay on the marked paths and away from equipment.
Emergency numbers
- General emergency
- 112
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 118 / 119
- Fire
- 113
- Search and rescue
- 115
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My bed tonight
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Ke alamat ini, tolongTo this address, please
Emergency
- General emergency112
- Police110
- Ambulance118 / 119
- Fire113
- Search and rescue115
Embassy
No embassies in Bojonegoro; consulates and embassies are in Surabaya and Jakarta. Your country's embassy in Jakarta handles most cases.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Becak in town: Rp10,000–25,000 (≈ US$1–2), agree first (check)
- Car and driver, half day: about Rp500,000 (≈ US$35) (check)
- Train Bojonegoro → Surabaya Pasar Turi: about 2 h; commuter KRD and Cepu Ekspres run once daily (check)
Say or show
- Permisi / Maaf — Excuse me / Sorry (per-mee-see / ma-af)
- Terima kasih — Thank you (te-ree-ma ka-see)
- Berapa harganya? — How much is it? (be-ra-pa har-ga-nya)
- Bisa bayar pakai kartu? — Can I pay by card? (bee-sa ba-yar pa-kai kar-too)
- Di mana toiletnya? — Where is the toilet? (dee ma-na toy-let-nya)
- Tolong antar ke alamat ini — Please take me to this address (to-long an-tar ke a-la-mat ee-nee)
Telephone area code 0353. Hospitals with 24-hour emergency: RSUD dr. R. Sosodoro Djatikoesoemo (Jalan dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo 40) and RS Aisyiyah Bojonegoro (Jalan Masjid Agung 11).
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Bojonegoro. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep (dry season) · avoid Dec–Mar (rain), Idul Fitri holidays · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Rail-stop contract: Bojonegoro station walking radius, last-train cutoffs, becak fallback.
- Two out-of-town clusters with rescue anchors: Ngasem–Temayang (Kayangan Api, Pacal, Kedung Maor) and Kedewan (Wonocolo, Geopark museum).
- Place pages with verified hours (Hok Swie Bio, Geopark museum, Wana Wisata Dander) and eat pages with last orders.
- Wet-season and hostile-arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.