Ferries from
Singapore to Batam
Ferries from
Singapore to Batam
Ferries from Singapore to Batam are available with 3 operators. There are 6 ferry routes. Ferries from HarbourFront Centre to Batam Centre and Tanah Merah to Nongsapura are popular ferry trips from Singapore to Batam. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.
Ferries from Singapore to Batam sail approximately 412 times per week and are available with Batam Fast Ferry, Majestic Fast Ferry & Sindo Ferry.
The ferry from Singapore to Batam takes between 45 minutes and 1 hour 10 minutes depending on the ferry route, operator, and ship that you choose.
The fastest ferry from Singapore to Batam is on the Tanah Merah to Batam Centre ferry with Sindo Ferry in 45 minutes.
No, you are currently not able to take your car on the ferry from Singapore to Batam.
There are approximately 6 miles (9km) and 5 nautical miles between Singapore and Batam.
The price of a ferry from Singapore to Batam can differ by route, operator, season, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry.
The HarbourFront Centre to Batam Centre ferry ferry sails approximately 227 times weekly with a crossing time of 1 hour 10 minutes.
Tanah Merah to Nongsapura ferry ferries sail about 53 times weekly with a sailing time of 50 minutes.
We suggest that you book in advance to ensure that you get the cheapest ferry prices and availability. Please check out our special offers page to take advantage of all the latest ferry discounts available.
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| From | To | Average price | |
|---|---|---|---|
From HarbourFront CentreSingapore |
To Batam CentreBatam |
Average price$113.93 | |
From Tanah MerahSingapore |
To NongsapuraBatam |
Average price$114.25 | |
From HarbourFront CentreSingapore |
To SekupangBatam |
Average price$114.25 |
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Singapore is an island country in Southeast Asia, located on the Southern tip of the Malay Peninsula. Despite being such a small country, Singapore has developed into a major commercial hubs with one of the world’s biggest financial centers. Many years ago, Singapore was just an unassuming fishing village, populated by an indigenous settlement. Visitors today will find a lively cosmopolitan city of high-rise buildings, landscaped gardens and precincts rich in heritage. On top of being a great destination, Singapore is also a great hub for onward travel to neighboring islands. Ferries depart Singapore’s two main ferry terminals at Harbourfront Centre and Tanah Merah and sail to numerous destinations in the Riau Archipelago including to Batam, Bintan and Great Karimon Island. The majority of ferries from Singapore sail to Batam, just twelve miles across the Singapore Strait with a choice of five destination ports dotted across Batam Island’s northern coast. Ferries are comfortable, fast and operate daily, all year round. Ferries to Batam depart from the Habourfront Centre ferry terminal. For those travelling to Bintan, ferries depart from Tanah Merah ferry terminal and sail to Bandar Bentan Telani in the north of the Island and Tanjung Pinang in the south west. The Bintan crossing takes around an hour and there are numerous sailings offered throughout the day, year round.
The bustling island of Batam can be found in the Riau Archipelago of Indonesia. Years of hectic development followed Batam’s designation as an industrial free trade zone and whilst the island has become more crowded, it provides the perfect mix of business and leisure. Batam is now the third busiest entry point into Indonesia, after Bali and Jakarta. Due to its proximity to Singapore, numerous top class hotels and resorts, golf courses and tax free shopping malls, Batam has become a popular destination for local residents and international tourists alike. High speed and year round ferries sail to Batam Island from Singapore’s Harbourfront centre ferry terminal, which is around twelve miles away across the Strait of Singapore. In general the ferries are purpose built modern passenger only crafts with a choice of standard or business class seating on offer. The ferry terminals at Batam Center and Sekupang are where the majority of ferries arrive, Harbour Bay terminal is generally the destination for passengers for Nagoya, the islands business center, while the terminals at Waterfront City and Nongsa are mainly used by tourists bound for Batam’s resorts.
