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How to get fromJohor Bahru to Tanjungbalaiby ferry, plane, train, bus, or taxi

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

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

    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 Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane BTH - KNO
    3. Take the train from Batang Kuis to Tanjung Balaitrain train
    12h 59m
    Rp 1,718,558–2,968,558

  2. Ferry, train

    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 train from Batang Kuis to Tanjung Balaitrain train
    32h 38m
    Rp 908,558–1,248,558

  3. Bus, ferry, taxi

    1. Take the bus from JB Larkin Terminal to Terminal 1 Serembanbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Port Dickson to Dumaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Dumai Terminal AKAP to Padangbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Loket Sempati Star Padang to Rantauprapatbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Rantauprapat to Tanjungbalaitaxi taxi
    37h 13m
    Rp 2,103,557–2,524,435

  4. Bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Woodlands Check Point to Expo Stnbus bus
    2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane SIN - KNO
    3. Take the train from Batang Kuis to Tanjung Balaitrain train
    12h 44m
    Rp 1,683,146–4,523,012

  5. Fly from Senai International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane JHB - KNO
    2. Take the train from Batang Kuis to Tanjung Balaitrain train
    13h 58m
    Rp 1,333,885–4,174,166

Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration1h 50mAverage Duration
TicketRp 1,050,280Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 900.7 km
  • Duration: 12h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Johor Bahru to Tanjungbalai. However, you can take the ferry to Batam Centre, take the taxi to Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH) airport, fly to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO), walk to Kuala Namu, take the train to Batang Kuis, then take the train to Tanjung Balai. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Berjaya Waterfront Ferry Terminal Johor Bahru to Tanjung Balai via Batam Centre, Batu Ampar, Belawan, and Batang Kuis in around 32h 38m.

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