Indonesia
Makassar → Ambon
Pelni’s KM Labobar, KM Leuser and KM Nggapulu sail between Makassar and Ambon, calling at Bau-Bau; the trip takes about 1 day 18h – 3 days 3h. Ambon is the capital of Maluku and the hub for boats to the Banda Islands, Seram and Buru.
Makassar to Ambon ferry at a glance
The ferry from Makassar to Ambon takes About 1 day 18h – 3 days 3h across the Banda Sea, operated by Pelni. It is a foot-passenger service; vehicles are not carried. Typical frequency: 3 Pelni sailings from Makassar between 5 November and 2 December 2026.
Crossing times and frequencies are typical figures and vary by season. Confirm the current timetable with the operator or booking partner before you travel. Route facts last reviewed 2026-10-27.
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Return crossing: Ambon to Makassar
Pelni also sails Ambon to Makassar, taking About 1 day 18h – 3 days 3h. Ambon to Makassar: 7 Nov 22:00 (KM Labobar), 8 Nov 02:00 (KM Nggapulu), 8 Nov 22:00 (KM Leuser), 12 Nov 07:00 (KM Ciremai), 20 Nov 17:00 (KM Nggapulu) and more later in November; about 1 day 13h – 2 days 11h, from Rp 511,500 economy.
Makassar to Ambon ferry timetable & sailing pattern
3 sailings in four weeks on Pelni, via Bau-Bau
Published departure times
- From Makassar: 15 Nov 04:00 (KM Labobar), 15 Nov 13:00 (KM Nggapulu), 19 Nov 12:00 (KM Leuser)
Return: Ambon to Makassar: 7 Nov 22:00 (KM Labobar), 8 Nov 02:00 (KM Nggapulu), 8 Nov 22:00 (KM Leuser), 12 Nov 07:00 (KM Ciremai), 20 Nov 17:00 (KM Nggapulu) and more later in November; about 1 day 13h – 2 days 11h, from Rp 511,500 economy.
Timetables change by season and date. Check exact departures for your travel date on the official timetable.
Official Pelni timetable →Check prices & book on Pelni →Source: Pelni ticket search (5 Nov – 2 Dec 2026). Verified 2026-10-27.
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Interactive sea passage between Makassar and Ambon
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Operators on This Route
| Operator | Crossing Time | Vessels |
|---|---|---|
| Pelni | About 1 day 18h – 3 days 3h (via Bau-Bau) | KM Ciremai, KM Labobar, KM Leuser, KM Nggapulu |
Route Features
Vehicles
Foot passengers only
Foot Passengers
Walk-on passengers welcome
Pets
No pet facilities
Distance
532 nautical miles
Getting There & Onward Transport
- Ships call at Bau-Bau on the way
- Ambon is the capital of Maluku and the hub for boats to the Banda Islands, Seram and Buru.
Tips for the Makassar to Ambon Crossing
- Pelni sells tickets on its website and app; the ticket search shows each ship’s calls, dates and cabin classes. Liners keep long multi-port rotations, so dates move from month to month.
- Pelni timetables are published two to four weeks ahead; check the exact date before planning onward travel. Times are local, and eastern Indonesia is one or two hours ahead of Jakarta.