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How to get fromJohor Bahru to Kota Batamby ferry, subway, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Johor Bahru to Kota Batam by ferry, subway, or bus

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  1. Ferry

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    1. Take the ferry from Berjaya Waterfront Ferry Terminal Johor Bahru to Batam Centreferry ferry
    2h 13m
    Rp 506,626–521,626
  2. Subway, ferry

    1. Take the subway from Woodlands North to Outram Park MRT Stationsubway subway Thomson–East Coast
    2. Take the ferry from HarbourFront to Batam Harbour Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2h 43m
    Rp 626,908–872,848
  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from JB Custom IN to Queen Street Terminalbus bus Cw2
    2. Take the ferry from HarbourFront to Batam Harbour Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3h 20m
    Rp 619,621–875,966

Questions & Answers

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

Berjaya Waterfront Ferry Terminal operates a ferry from Berjaya Waterfront Ferry Terminal Johor Bahru to Batam Centre hourly. Tickets cost Rp 436,626 and the journey takes 2h.

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