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How to get fromBatam to Butterworthby plane, car ferry, ferry, train, bus, or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Batam to Butterworth by plane, car ferry, ferry, train, bus, or tram

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  1. Fly Hang Nadim International Airport to Penang International Airport, car ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane BTH - PEN
    2. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    5h 46m
    RM 428–684

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Batam Centre to Berjaya Waterfront Ferry Terminal Johor Bahruferry ferry
    2. Take the train from JB Sentral to Butterworthtrain train Northbound
    11h 45m
    RM 119–212

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Batam Harbour Bay Ferry Terminal to HarbourFrontferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Golden Mile Tower Singapore to Butterworth Bus Terminalbus bus
    12h 3m
    RM 249–369

  4. Fly Hang Nadim International Airport to Alor Setar, tram

    1. Fly from Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane BTH - AOR
    2. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Butterworthtram tram
    5h 45m
    RM 265–1,024

  5. Ferry to Singapore Changi Airport, fly to Penang International Airport, car ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Batam Centre to Tanah Merahferry ferry
    2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane SIN - PEN
    3. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    7h 15m
    RM 359–819

  6. Ferry, bus via Jurong East

    1. Take the ferry from Batam Harbour Bay Ferry Terminal to HarbourFrontferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Boon Lay Shop Ctr to Penang Sentral Butterworth Bus Terminalbus bus
    13h 17m
    RM 265–388

Batam to Butterworth by ferry, foot, bus, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 45mAverage Duration
TicketRM 119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 675.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Batam, Indonesia and Butterworth, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Batam to Butterworth. However, you can take the taxi to Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH) airport, fly to Penang International Airport (PEN), walk to Penang Airport, take the bus to Weld Quay, walk to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal, then take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Batam Centre to Butterworth via Berjaya Waterfront Ferry Terminal Johor Bahru, Flat Sri Stulang, JB Sentral, and JB Sentral in around 11h 45m.

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