Buses to Makassar
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 Makassar, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makassar to Watampone | Indonesia | 120 km (75 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Makassar to Parepare | Indonesia | 128 km (80 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Makassar to Palopo | Indonesia | 254 km (158 mi) | about 4 h 49 min |
| Makassar to Baubau | Indonesia | 353 km (219 mi) | about 6 h 35 min |
| Makassar to Kendari | Indonesia | 366 km (227 mi) | about 6 h 49 min |
| Makassar to Labuan Bajo | Indonesia | 376 km (233 mi) | about 6 h 59 min |
| Makassar to Bima | Indonesia | 376 km (234 mi) | about 7 h |
| Makassar to Palu | Indonesia | 474 km (295 mi) | about 8 h 45 min |
| Makassar to Balikpapan | Indonesia | 519 km (323 mi) | about 9 h 34 min |
| Makassar to Mataram | Indonesia | 529 km (329 mi) | about 9 h 44 min |
| Makassar to Martapura | Indonesia | 542 km (337 mi) | about 9 h 59 min |
| Makassar to Banjarbaru | Indonesia | 544 km (338 mi) | about 10 h |
| Makassar to Jakarta | Indonesia | 1,398 km (868 mi) | about 25 h 20 min |
| Makassar to Surabaya | Indonesia | 775 km (481 mi) | about 14 h 9 min |
| Makassar to Bekasi | Indonesia | 1,382 km (859 mi) | about 25 h 3 min |
| Makassar to Bandung | Indonesia | 1,322 km (822 mi) | about 23 h 58 min |
| Makassar to Depok | Indonesia | 1,402 km (871 mi) | about 25 h 25 min |
| Makassar to Tangerang | Indonesia | 1,421 km (883 mi) | about 25 h 45 min |
| Makassar to Semarang | Indonesia | 1,017 km (632 mi) | about 18 h 30 min |
| Makassar to South Tangerang | Indonesia | 1,412 km (878 mi) | about 25 h 35 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.