Buses to Kupang
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 Kupang, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kupang to Labuan Bajo | Indonesia | 449 km (279 mi) | about 8 h 18 min |
| Kupang to Baubau | Indonesia | 535 km (332 mi) | about 9 h 51 min |
| Kupang to Bima | Indonesia | 568 km (353 mi) | about 10 h 27 min |
| Kupang to Kendari | Indonesia | 699 km (434 mi) | about 12 h 48 min |
| Kupang to Watampone | Indonesia | 723 km (449 mi) | about 13 h 13 min |
| Kupang to Makassar | Indonesia | 723 km (450 mi) | about 13 h 14 min |
| Kupang to Parepare | Indonesia | 813 km (505 mi) | about 14 h 51 min |
| Kupang to Mataram | Indonesia | 840 km (522 mi) | about 15 h 20 min |
| Kupang to Ambon | Indonesia | 879 km (546 mi) | about 16 h 2 min |
| Kupang to Palopo | Indonesia | 882 km (548 mi) | about 16 h 5 min |
| Kupang to Klungkung | Indonesia | 919 km (571 mi) | about 16 h 44 min |
| Kupang to Denpasar | Indonesia | 936 km (581 mi) | about 17 h 2 min |
| Kupang to Surabaya | Indonesia | 1,236 km (768 mi) | about 22 h 26 min |
| Kupang to Semarang | Indonesia | 1,492 km (927 mi) | about 27 h 1 min |
| Kupang to Jepara | Indonesia | 1,477 km (918 mi) | about 26 h 45 min |
| Kupang to Malang | Indonesia | 1,230 km (764 mi) | about 22 h 19 min |
| Kupang to Samarinda | Indonesia | 1,292 km (803 mi) | about 23 h 26 min |
| Kupang to Balikpapan | Indonesia | 1,242 km (771 mi) | about 22 h 31 min |
| Kupang to Situbondo | Indonesia | 1,089 km (677 mi) | about 19 h 47 min |
| Kupang to Banjarmasin | Indonesia | 1,253 km (779 mi) | about 22 h 44 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 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.