Buses to Ternate
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 Ternate, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ternate to Bitung | Indonesia | 261 km (162 mi) | about 4 h 56 min |
| Ternate to Manado | Indonesia | 292 km (182 mi) | about 5 h 29 min |
| Ternate to Kotamobagu | Indonesia | 342 km (212 mi) | about 6 h 23 min |
| Ternate to Sorong | Indonesia | 469 km (292 mi) | about 8 h 40 min |
| Ternate to Gorontalo | Indonesia | 481 km (299 mi) | about 8 h 53 min |
| Ternate to Ambon | Indonesia | 507 km (315 mi) | about 9 h 20 min |
| Ternate to Toli-Toli | Indonesia | 731 km (454 mi) | about 13 h 21 min |
| Ternate to Kendari | Indonesia | 758 km (471 mi) | about 13 h 50 min |
| Ternate to Manokwari | Indonesia | 765 km (475 mi) | about 13 h 59 min |
| Ternate to Palu | Indonesia | 857 km (532 mi) | about 15 h 37 min |
| Ternate to Baubau | Indonesia | 875 km (544 mi) | about 15 h 57 min |
| Ternate to Palopo | Indonesia | 903 km (561 mi) | about 16 h 27 min |
| Ternate to Makassar | Indonesia | 1,103 km (685 mi) | about 20 h 2 min |
| Ternate to Samarinda | Indonesia | 1,147 km (713 mi) | about 20 h 50 min |
| Ternate to Balikpapan | Indonesia | 1,196 km (743 mi) | about 21 h 42 min |
| Ternate to Banjarmasin | Indonesia | 1,494 km (928 mi) | about 27 h 3 min |
| Ternate to Kupang | Indonesia | 1,289 km (801 mi) | about 23 h 22 min |
| Ternate to Banjarbaru | Indonesia | 1,472 km (915 mi) | about 26 h 39 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.