Ternate to Kupang by bus
Kupang lies 1,289 km (801 mi) south of Ternate, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 23 h 22 min including stops, over roughly 1,572 km (977 mi) of road.
| Ternate | Kupang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 210,836 | 474,801 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 94 m (308 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Jayapura) | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) |
| Postal codes | 85851 | 31453–71661 |
Clocks in Kupang are 1 h behind Ternate right now, so a 23 h 22 min journey lands only 22 h 22 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book buses from Ternate 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 Ternate?
1,289 km (801 mi) in a straight line, south of Ternate; by road roughly 1,572 km (977 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ternate to Kupang by bus?
About 23 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ternate 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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- 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.