Kendari to Semarang by bus
Semarang lies 1,380 km (857 mi) west of Kendari, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 25 h including stops, over roughly 1,683 km (1,046 mi) of road.
| Kendari | Semarang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 351,085 | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 2 m (7 ft) | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Postal codes | 77263 | 38119–53411 |
Clocks in Semarang are 1 h behind Kendari right now, so a 25 h journey lands only 24 h later by the destination clock.
Where to book buses from Kendari to Semarang
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Staying in Semarang
Our booking partner lists 520 places to stay in Semarang. Of the 481 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (275), and 4 are five-star. Across 46 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 9,203 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Semarang from Kendari?
1,380 km (857 mi) in a straight line, west of Kendari; by road roughly 1,683 km (1,046 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kendari to Semarang by bus?
About 25 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kendari and Semarang?
Semarang is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Jakarta against Asia/Makassar).
Where can I stay in Semarang?
Our booking partner lists 520 places to stay in Semarang, 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.