Kupang to Surabaya by bus
Surabaya lies 1,236 km (768 mi) west of Kupang, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 22 h 26 min including stops, over roughly 1,509 km (937 mi) of road.
| Kupang | Surabaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 474,801 | 3 million |
| Elevation | 94 m (308 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Postal codes | 31453–71661 | 32274–83671 |
Clocks in Surabaya are 1 h behind Kupang right now, so a 22 h 26 min journey lands only 21 h 26 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book buses from Kupang to Surabaya
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Staying in Surabaya
Our booking partner lists 1,278+ places to stay in Surabaya (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 913 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (445), and 16 are five-star. Across 85 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 25,154 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Surabaya from Kupang?
1,236 km (768 mi) in a straight line, west of Kupang; by road roughly 1,509 km (937 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kupang to Surabaya by bus?
About 22 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kupang and Surabaya?
Surabaya is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Jakarta against Asia/Makassar).
Where can I stay in Surabaya?
Our booking partner lists 1,278+ places to stay in Surabaya, 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.