Buses to Ambon
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Ambon, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambon to Sorong | Indonesia | 464 km (288 mi) | about 8 h 34 min |
| Ambon to Ternate | Indonesia | 507 km (315 mi) | about 9 h 20 min |
| Ambon to Kendari | Indonesia | 630 km (391 mi) | about 11 h 33 min |
| Ambon to Baubau | Indonesia | 649 km (403 mi) | about 11 h 54 min |
| Ambon to Kotamobagu | Indonesia | 655 km (407 mi) | about 12 h |
| Ambon to Bitung | Indonesia | 664 km (413 mi) | about 12 h 10 min |
| Ambon to Manado | Indonesia | 685 km (425 mi) | about 12 h 32 min |
| Ambon to Manokwari | Indonesia | 725 km (451 mi) | about 13 h 16 min |
| Ambon to Gorontalo | Indonesia | 739 km (459 mi) | about 13 h 30 min |
| Ambon to Watampone | Indonesia | 876 km (544 mi) | about 15 h 58 min |
| Ambon to Kupang | Indonesia | 879 km (546 mi) | about 16 h 2 min |
| Ambon to Palopo | Indonesia | 890 km (553 mi) | about 16 h 13 min |
| Ambon to Makassar | Indonesia | 984 km (611 mi) | about 17 h 54 min |
| Ambon to Samarinda | Indonesia | 1,277 km (794 mi) | about 23 h 10 min |
| Ambon to Balikpapan | Indonesia | 1,290 km (801 mi) | about 23 h 23 min |
| Ambon to Mataram | Indonesia | 1,440 km (895 mi) | about 26 h 5 min |
| Ambon to Jayapura | Indonesia | 1,398 km (868 mi) | about 25 h 20 min |
| Ambon to Palu | Indonesia | 974 km (605 mi) | about 17 h 44 min |
| Ambon to Banjarbaru | Indonesia | 1,481 km (921 mi) | about 26 h 50 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.