Buses to Kendari
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Kendari, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kendari to Baubau | Indonesia | 165 km (103 mi) | about 3 h 13 min |
| Kendari to Watampone | Indonesia | 250 km (156 mi) | about 4 h 45 min |
| Kendari to Palopo | Indonesia | 280 km (174 mi) | about 5 h 16 min |
| Kendari to Parepare | Indonesia | 321 km (199 mi) | about 6 h |
| Kendari to Makassar | Indonesia | 366 km (227 mi) | about 6 h 49 min |
| Kendari to Palu | Indonesia | 450 km (280 mi) | about 8 h 20 min |
| Kendari to Gorontalo | Indonesia | 506 km (314 mi) | about 9 h 19 min |
| Kendari to Kotamobagu | Indonesia | 562 km (349 mi) | about 10 h 19 min |
| Kendari to Labuan Bajo | Indonesia | 580 km (361 mi) | about 10 h 40 min |
| Kendari to Toli-Toli | Indonesia | 589 km (366 mi) | about 10 h 49 min |
| Kendari to Ambon | Indonesia | 630 km (391 mi) | about 11 h 33 min |
| Kendari to Bima | Indonesia | 651 km (404 mi) | about 11 h 56 min |
| Kendari to Surabaya | Indonesia | 1,140 km (708 mi) | about 20 h 42 min |
| Kendari to Semarang | Indonesia | 1,380 km (857 mi) | about 25 h |
| Kendari to Jepara | Indonesia | 1,343 km (835 mi) | about 24 h 21 min |
| Kendari to Malang | Indonesia | 1,180 km (733 mi) | about 21 h 25 min |
| Kendari to Samarinda | Indonesia | 711 km (442 mi) | about 13 h 1 min |
| Kendari to Balikpapan | Indonesia | 700 km (435 mi) | about 12 h 48 min |
| Kendari to Situbondo | Indonesia | 1,028 km (639 mi) | about 18 h 42 min |
| Kendari to Denpasar | Indonesia | 959 km (596 mi) | about 17 h 28 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
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Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.