Ambon to Kupang by bus
Kupang lies 879 km (546 mi) south-west of Ambon, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 16 h 2 min including stops, over roughly 1,073 km (667 mi) of road.
| Ambon | Kupang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 347,288 | 474,801 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 94 m (308 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Jayapura) | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) |
Clocks in Kupang are 1 h behind Ambon right now, so a 16 h 2 min journey lands only 15 h 2 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book buses from Ambon to Kupang
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Staying in Kupang
Our booking partner lists 53 places to stay in Kupang. Of the 50 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (31). Across 10 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 2,320 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kupang from Ambon?
879 km (546 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Ambon; by road roughly 1,073 km (667 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ambon to Kupang by bus?
About 16 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ambon and Kupang?
Kupang is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Makassar against Asia/Jayapura).
Where can I stay in Kupang?
Our booking partner lists 53 places to stay in Kupang, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- 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.