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TernateKendari

Ternate to Kendari by bus

Kendari lies 758 km (471 mi) south-west of Ternate, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 13 h 50 min including stops, over roughly 924 km (574 mi) of road.

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TernateKendari
CountryIndonesiaIndonesia
Population210,836351,085
Elevation23 m (75 ft)2 m (7 ft)
Time nowUTC+9 (Asia/Jayapura)UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar)
Postal codes8585177263

Clocks in Kendari are 1 h behind Ternate right now, so a 13 h 50 min journey lands only 12 h 50 min later by the destination clock.

Where to book buses from Ternate to Kendari

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Staying in Kendari

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Common questions

How far is Kendari from Ternate?

758 km (471 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Ternate; by road roughly 924 km (574 mi).

How long does it take to get from Ternate to Kendari by bus?

About 13 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Ternate and Kendari?

Kendari 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.