Ternate to Bitung by bus
Bitung lies 261 km (162 mi) west of Ternate, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 4 h 56 min including stops, over roughly 318 km (198 mi) of road.
| Ternate | Bitung | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 210,836 | 225,134 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Jayapura) | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) |
| Postal codes | 85851 | 95954 |
Clocks in Bitung are 1 h behind Ternate right now, so a 4 h 56 min journey lands only 3 h 56 min later by the destination clock.
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Common questions
How far is Bitung from Ternate?
261 km (162 mi) in a straight line, west of Ternate; by road roughly 318 km (198 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ternate to Bitung by bus?
About 4 h 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ternate and Bitung?
Bitung is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Makassar against Asia/Jayapura).
Where these facts come from
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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.