Buses to Manado
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 Manado, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manado to Bitung | Indonesia | 31 km (20 mi) | about 49 min |
| Manado to Kotamobagu | Indonesia | 102 km (63 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Manado to Gorontalo | Indonesia | 225 km (140 mi) | about 4 h 17 min |
| Manado to Ternate | Indonesia | 292 km (182 mi) | about 5 h 29 min |
| Manado to Toli-Toli | Indonesia | 451 km (280 mi) | about 8 h 20 min |
| Manado to Palu | Indonesia | 614 km (382 mi) | about 11 h 16 min |
| Manado to Kendari | Indonesia | 660 km (410 mi) | about 12 h 6 min |
| Manado to Ambon | Indonesia | 685 km (425 mi) | about 12 h 32 min |
| Manado to Palopo | Indonesia | 718 km (446 mi) | about 13 h 7 min |
| Manado to Sorong | Indonesia | 760 km (472 mi) | about 13 h 53 min |
| Manado to Baubau | Indonesia | 812 km (504 mi) | about 14 h 49 min |
| Manado to Tarakan | Indonesia | 832 km (517 mi) | about 15 h 10 min |
| Manado to Makassar | Indonesia | 952 km (591 mi) | about 17 h 19 min |
| Manado to Samarinda | Indonesia | 884 km (549 mi) | about 16 h 7 min |
| Manado to Balikpapan | Indonesia | 943 km (586 mi) | about 17 h 10 min |
| Manado to Banjarmasin | Indonesia | 1,259 km (782 mi) | about 22 h 50 min |
| Manado to Kupang | Indonesia | 1,303 km (810 mi) | about 23 h 38 min |
| Manado to Mataram | Indonesia | 1,480 km (919 mi) | about 26 h 48 min |
| Manado to Palangkaraya | Indonesia | 1,283 km (797 mi) | about 23 h 16 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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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.