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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.
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.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- 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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- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- 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.
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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.
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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 Bojonegoro112 ▾
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 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…
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- 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
- Street or quick mealLedre or kripik snack packcheckRp10,000–30,000
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekRp100,000–200,000
- Budget bedGuesthouse or budget-hotel room, a night, per roomRp150,000
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse or budget-hotel room, a night, per roomRp250,000
- High-end bedGuesthouse or budget-hotel room, a night, per roomRp400,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Rp250,000 · Mid Rp500,000 · High Rp1,000,000
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 →
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, 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.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
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32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
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32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
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Jun
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Jul
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Oct
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Nov
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Dec
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Sep (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jan (18 rain days), driest Aug (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Bojonegoro: next 7 days
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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)
18 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Apr
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24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Sep
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Oct
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8 rd
Nov
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
Dec
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17 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
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.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
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 (13 mi) south via NgasemCar or scooter, about 13 mi (21 km) 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 (19 mi) northwestCar or scooter, about 19 mi (30 km) 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 (9.3 mi) southCar or scooter, about 9.3 mi (15 km) 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 (16 mi) southCar or scooter, about 16 mi (25 km) 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 (45 mi) southwestTrain or road, about 45 mi (73 km) southwest
Trinil early-human site, teak forest and a Dutch fort.
Tuban
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Road north, about 60 km (37 mi)Road north, about 37 mi (60 km)
Coastal town with a museum and cave; pairs well with Bojonegoro on a west–east run.
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.
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.
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
- Rp250,000–450,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rp450,000–900,000 excl. bed
- High
- Rp900,000+ 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 |
| Nasi buwuhan or a rice-plate meal | Rp7,000–25,000 |
| Seafood main at a mid-range restocheck | Rp13,900–69,900 |
| Ledre or kripik snack packcheck | Rp10,000–30,000 |
| Becak ride in towncheck | Rp10,000–25,000 |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | Rp100,000–200,000 |
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 (12–19 mi) out on small roads: do not plan them for a tight connection.Kayangan Api and Wonocolo are 12–19 mi (20–30 km) 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, agree first (check)
- Car and driver, half day: about Rp500,000 (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 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 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.