Buses to Pontianak
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 Pontianak, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontianak to Singkawang | Indonesia | 111 km (69 mi) | about 2 h 15 min |
| Pontianak to Tanjung Pandan | Indonesia | 354 km (220 mi) | about 6 h 36 min |
| Pontianak to Pangkalanbuun | Indonesia | 390 km (243 mi) | about 7 h 15 min |
| Pontianak to Sungailiat | Indonesia | 410 km (255 mi) | about 7 h 36 min |
| Pontianak to Pangkalpinang | Indonesia | 426 km (265 mi) | about 7 h 54 min |
| Pontianak to Sampit | Indonesia | 489 km (304 mi) | about 9 h 2 min |
| Pontianak to Tanjung Pinang | Indonesia | 551 km (343 mi) | about 10 h 8 min |
| Pontianak to Palangkaraya | Indonesia | 565 km (351 mi) | about 10 h 23 min |
| Pontianak to Palembang | Indonesia | 602 km (374 mi) | about 11 h 3 min |
| Pontianak to Batam | Indonesia | 604 km (375 mi) | about 11 h 5 min |
| Pontianak to Jambi City | Indonesia | 658 km (409 mi) | about 12 h 3 min |
| Pontianak to Prabumulih | Indonesia | 681 km (423 mi) | about 12 h 28 min |
| Pontianak to Jakarta | Indonesia | 741 km (460 mi) | about 13 h 32 min |
| Pontianak to Surabaya | Indonesia | 888 km (552 mi) | about 16 h 11 min |
| Pontianak to Bekasi | Indonesia | 737 km (458 mi) | about 13 h 28 min |
| Pontianak to Bandung | Indonesia | 790 km (491 mi) | about 14 h 25 min |
| Pontianak to Medan | Indonesia | 1,251 km (777 mi) | about 22 h 41 min |
| Pontianak to Depok | Indonesia | 761 km (473 mi) | about 13 h 54 min |
| Pontianak to Tangerang | Indonesia | 746 km (464 mi) | about 13 h 38 min |
| Pontianak to Semarang | Indonesia | 784 km (487 mi) | about 14 h 18 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.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.