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How to get fromBatam to Kuala Lumpurby plane, train, ferry, bus, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Batam to Kuala Lumpur by plane, train, ferry, bus, or subway

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  1. Fly Hang Nadim International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane BTH - KUL
    2. Take the train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain train
    3h 30m
    RM 225–515

  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 Kl Sentraltrain train Ets
    7h 19m
    RM 110–162

  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 Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus
    7h 6m
    RM 185–280

  4. Ferry to Senai International Airport, fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah

    1. Take the ferry from Batam Centre to Berjaya Waterfront Ferry Terminal Johor Bahruferry ferry
    2. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane plane JHB - SZB
    6h 49m
    RM 260–520

  5. Ferry to Senai International Airport, fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Batam Centre to Berjaya Waterfront Ferry Terminal Johor Bahruferry ferry
    2. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane JHB - KUL
    3. Take the train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain train
    7h 14m
    RM 211–433

  6. Ferry, subway to Seletar Airport, fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah

    1. Take the ferry from Batam Harbour Bay Ferry Terminal to HarbourFrontferry ferry
    2. Take the subway from Harbourfront to Punggolsubway subway
    3. Fly from Seletar Airport (XSP) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane plane XSP - SZB
    7h 1m
    RM 476–1,071

  7. Ferry to Singapore Changi Airport, fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah

    1. Take the ferry from Batam Centre to Tanah Merahferry ferry
    2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane plane SIN - SZB
    6h 29m
    RM 446–1,028

  8. Ferry, line 170 bus, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Batam Harbour Bay Ferry Terminal to HarbourFrontferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Botanic Gdns Stn to Larkin Terbus bus 170
    3. Take the bus from JB Larkin Terminal to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus
    8h 11m
    RM 175–313

Batam to Kuala Lumpur by ferry, foot, bus, and train

Calendar98Weekly Services
Duration7h 19mAverage Duration
TicketRM 110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 398.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Batam, Indonesia and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Batam to Kuala Lumpur. However, you can take the taxi to Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH) airport, fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), walk to Klia 1 2, take the bus to Klia2, walk to Klia T2, then take the train to Bandar Tasik Selatan. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Batam Harbour Bay Ferry Terminal to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan via HarbourFront, Harbourfront Stn Exit A, and Golden Mile Tower Singapore in around 7h 6m.

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