Ambon to Makassar by bus
Makassar lies 984 km (611 mi) west of Ambon, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 17 h 54 min including stops, over roughly 1,200 km (746 mi) of road.
| Ambon | Makassar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 347,288 | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Jayapura) | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) |
Clocks in Makassar are 1 h behind Ambon right now, so a 17 h 54 min journey lands only 16 h 54 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book buses from Ambon to Makassar
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Staying in Makassar
Our booking partner lists 548 places to stay in Makassar. Of the 525 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (286). Across 26 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 5,388 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Makassar from Ambon?
984 km (611 mi) in a straight line, west of Ambon; by road roughly 1,200 km (746 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ambon to Makassar by bus?
About 17 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ambon and Makassar?
Makassar is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Makassar against Asia/Jayapura).
Where can I stay in Makassar?
Our booking partner lists 548 places to stay in Makassar, bookable on this site.
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.