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How to get fromJohor Bahru to Pekan Baruby ferry, plane, taxi, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Johor Bahru to Pekan Baru by ferry, plane, taxi, or bus

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  1. Ferry to Hang Nadim International Airport, fly, taxi

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Berjaya Waterfront Ferry Terminal Johor Bahru to Batam Centreferry ferry
    2. Fly from Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH) to Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU)plane plane BTH - PKU
    3. Take the taxi from Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU) to Pekan Barutaxi taxi
    7h 13m
    Rp 2,121,930–3,646,930

  2. Ferry, bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Berjaya Waterfront Ferry Terminal Johor Bahru to Batam Centreferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Batu Ampar to Belawanferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Medan to Kotanopanbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Kotanopan to Pekan Barutaxi taxi
    2d 1h
    Rp 2,022,556–2,437,556

  3. Ferry, bus, taxi via Tanjung Balai

    1. Take the ferry from Berjaya Waterfront Ferry Terminal Johor Bahru to Harbour Bayferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Harbour Bay Batam to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Belawanferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Medan to Kotanopanbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Kotanopan to Pekan Barutaxi taxi
    2d 1h
    Rp 2,342,549–2,752,549

  4. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU)plane plane SIN - PKU
    2. Take the taxi from Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU) to Pekan Barutaxi taxi
    7h 8m
    Rp 3,387,651–5,500,976

  5. Fly from Senai International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU)plane plane JHB - PKU
    2. Take the taxi from Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU) to Pekan Barutaxi taxi
    8h 42m
    Rp 2,438,566–3,953,721

Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH) to Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration56 minAverage Duration
TicketRp 826,716Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 524.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 13m

What companies run services between Johor Bahru, Malaysia and Pekan Baru, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Johor Bahru to Pekan Baru. However, you can take the ferry to Batam Centre, take the taxi to Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH) airport, fly to Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU), then take the taxi to Pekan Baru. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Harbour Bay, take the ferry to Tanjung Balai Karimun, take the ferry to Belawan, take the taxi to Medan, take the bus to Kotanopan, then take the taxi to Pekan Baru.

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