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

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There are 6 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 53m
    RM 196–885

  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 Pasir Mastrain train Ert
    19h 32m
    RM 123–189

  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 177–352

  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
    6h 48m
    RM 304–725

  5. Ferry to Singapore Changi Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Batam Centre to Tanah Merahferry ferry
    2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane SIN - KBR
    6h 38m
    RM 435–763

  6. 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 160–222

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

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
TicketRM 170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 633.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 53m

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

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

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