Ambon to Bitung by bus
Bitung lies 664 km (413 mi) north-west of Ambon, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 12 h 10 min including stops, over roughly 811 km (504 mi) of road.
| Ambon | Bitung | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 347,288 | 225,134 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Jayapura) | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) |
Clocks in Bitung are 1 h behind Ambon right now, so a 12 h 10 min journey lands only 11 h 10 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Bitung from Ambon?
664 km (413 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Ambon; by road roughly 811 km (504 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ambon to Bitung by bus?
About 12 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ambon and Bitung?
Bitung is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Makassar against Asia/Jayapura).
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
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.