Major city · Indonesia
Trowulan
Spend a half‑day at Trowulan: bus from Surabaya (≈1.5 h, Rp12 000) or hire a driver (≈Rp500 000) to see the ruins and museum.
Trowulan is the archaeological heart of the Majapahit empire in East Java. The scattered brick temples, Candi Tikus, Bajang Ratu and the museum fit into a half‑day visit; most travellers base themselves in Surabaya or Mojokerto.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IDR
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Nov–Mar (rainy season, flooding)
- Airport
- SUB
- Nights
- 0.5
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- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Indonesia ↗Buy the visa on arrival or e-visa only on the official Immigration portal; lookalike sites charge extra.
- Indonesia ↗Complete the All Indonesia digital arrival and customs form before landing; it is free.
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- Indonesia ↗Riding a motorbike needs a valid licence that covers motorbikes (an international permit alongside your own) and a helmet; check your insurance covers it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Trowulan110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Trowulan, 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
- SafetyTrowulan is generally safe; watch for traffic on rural roads and occasional river flooding.
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- RestroomsWestern in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.Indonesia-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 112 General emergency · 118/119 fire and 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 Airport (About 70 km (43 mi) north of Trowulan; bus or car hire needed).SUB Juanda International Airport (About 43 mi (70 km) north of Trowulan; bus or car hire needed).
- Getting aroundHire a local driver (≈Rp500 000 per day) to reach scattered sites; public bus drops at Trowulan junction, then walk 1 km (0.6 mi) to museum.Hire a local driver (≈Rp500 000 per day) to reach scattered sites; public bus drops at Trowulan junction, then walk 0.6 mi (1 km) to museum.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
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 Airport (About 70 km (43 mi) north of Trowulan; bus or car hire needed)SUB Juanda International Airport (About 43 mi (70 km) north of Trowulan; bus or car hire needed)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Nov (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C) low), wettest Jan (15 rain days), driest Jul (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Trowulan: 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°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
7 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Hire a local driver (≈Rp500 000 per day) to reach scattered sites; public bus drops at Trowulan junction, then walk 1 km to museum.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Surabaya
goDoor to door: ≈2 h total
Bus from Surabaya terminal, ≈1.5 h, then 1 km (0.6 mi) walkBus from Surabaya terminal, ≈1.5 h, then 0.6 mi (1 km) walk
City offers museums, markets and nightlife.
Trawas
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Car hire or local driver, ≈45 min
Mountain retreat with cool climate.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Surabaya
Many English‑speaking hotels, 1‑h drive to Trowulan.
Mojokerto
Closer (≈30 km (19 mi)), fewer options but budget‑friendly.Closer (≈19 mi (30 km)), fewer options but budget‑friendly.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Rp150,000–250,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rp250,000–400,000 excl. bed
- High
- Rp400,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Trowulan Museum entry | Rp2,500 |
| Sandals (local market) | Rp10,000 |
| Bakso (meatball soup) at warung | Rp10,000–15,000 |
| Ice cream (cheap) | Rp1,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Traffic can add 1 h to the 60 km (37 mi) drive from Surabaya; allow 2.5 h total.Traffic can add 1 h to the 37 mi (60 km) drive from Surabaya; allow 2.5 h total.
- Seasonal flooding of the Brantas River may close some paths – check locally.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- General emergency
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 118/119
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Emergency
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- General emergency112
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Surabaya → Trowulan: Rp12,000, ~1.5 h (check)
- Driver hire for a day: ≈Rp500,000, includes all sites
Say or show
- Berapa harganya? — How much is this? (berapa harganya)
- Di mana museumnya? — Where is the museum? (di mana museumnya)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
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 Trowulan. 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: Apr–Oct · avoid Nov–Mar (rainy season, flooding) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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