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How to get fromBatam to Kota Bharuby plane, ferry, bus, or train

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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
    4h 36m
    RM 295–1,154

  2. Ferry, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Batam Centre to Berjaya Waterfront Ferry Terminal Johor Bahruferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Johor Bahru to Bahaubus bus
    3. Take the train from Serting to Kuala Lipistrain train Sh
    4. Take the train from Kuala Lipis to Wakaf Bahrutrain train Sh
    20h 52m
    RM 162–256

  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 187–378

  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 40m
    RM 328–837

  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 169–248

Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
TicketRM 254Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 622.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 36m

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

Malindo Airways, AirAsia, and Citilink Indonesia fly from Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) 3 times a day.

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