Makassar to Bandung by train
Bandung lies 1,322 km (822 mi) west of Makassar, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 19 h at the speeds typical of Indonesia rail, over roughly 1,613 km (1,002 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Makassar | Bandung | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 1.5 million | 2.5 million |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 714 m (2,343 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Makassar) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
Clocks in Bandung are 1 h behind Makassar right now, so a 19 h journey lands only 18 h later by the destination clock.
Where to book trains from Makassar to Bandung
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Staying in Bandung
Our booking partner lists 2,223+ places to stay in Bandung (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 913 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (581), and 15 are five-star. Across 119 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 34,400 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Bandung from Makassar?
1,322 km (822 mi) in a straight line, west of Makassar; by road roughly 1,613 km (1,002 mi).
How long does it take to get from Makassar to Bandung by train?
About 19 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Makassar and Bandung?
Bandung is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Jakarta against Asia/Makassar).
Where can I stay in Bandung?
Our booking partner lists 2,223+ places to stay in Bandung, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- 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.