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There are 5 ways to get from Batam to Kota Bharu by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Hang Nadim International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane BTH - KBR
    3h 44m
    RM 259–1,047

  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 Wakaf Bharutrain train Ert
    19h
    RM 117–182

  3. Ferry, bus via Johor Bahru

    1. Take the ferry from Batam Harbour Bay Ferry Terminal to HarbourFrontferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharubus bus
    15h 44m
    RM 177–351

  4. Ferry to Senai International Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Batam Centre to Berjaya Waterfront Ferry Terminal Johor Bahruferry ferry
    2. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane JHB - KBR
    5h 45m
    RM 307–737

  5. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Batam Harbour Bay Ferry Terminal to HarbourFrontferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from JB Larkin Terminal to Kubang Kerianbus bus
    15h 58m
    RM 160–221

Batam to Kota Bharu by ferry, foot, bus, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19hAverage Duration
TicketRM 117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 621.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Batam, Indonesia and Kota Bharu, Malaysia?

Malindo Airways, AirAsia, and two other airlines fly from Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) every 4 hours.

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