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How to get fromJohor Bahru to Pulau Bintan (Island)by car, ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Johor Bahru to Pulau Bintan (Island) by car, ferry, or bus

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  1. Drive, ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Johor Bahru to Tanah Merah Terminalcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Tanah Merah Terminal to Bandar Bentan Telaniferry ferry
    1h 35m
    Rp 984,718–1,494,593

  2. Line 858 bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Woodlands Int to Changi Airport PTB2bus bus 858
    2. Take the ferry from Tanah Merah to Sri Bintan Pura Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 25m
    Rp 814,098–2,114,098

  3. Bus, ferry via Bugis Stn Exit A

    1. Take the bus from JB Custom IN to Queen Street Terminalbus bus Cw2
    2. Take the ferry from Tanah Merah Terminal to Bandar Bentan Telaniferry ferry
    4h 28m
    Rp 918,983–1,397,158

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Johor Bahru CIQ to Expo Stnbus bus Ts1
    2. Take the ferry from Tanah Merah Terminal to Bandar Bentan Telaniferry ferry
    4h 35m
    Rp 1,008,557–1,693,751

  5. Line 168 bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Woodlands Int to Bedok Intbus bus 168
    2. Take the ferry from Tanah Merah Terminal to Bandar Bentan Telaniferry ferry
    5h 40m
    Rp 892,139–1,359,607

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Map of how to get from Johor Bahru to Pulau Bintan (Island).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 85.4 km
  • Duration: 1h 35m

What companies run services between Johor Bahru, Malaysia and Pulau Bintan (Island), Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Johor Bahru to Pulau Bintan (Island). However, you can drive to Tanah Merah Terminal then take the ferry to Bandar Bentan Telani. Alternatively, you can take a bus from JB Custom IN to Bandar Bentan Telani via Queen Street Terminal, Bugis Stn Exit A, Bedok Stn Exit B, Tanah Merah Ferry Ter, and Tanah Merah Terminal in around 4h 28m.

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