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How to get fromKota Bharu to Batamby plane, ferry, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Kota Bharu to Batam by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Senai International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane plane KBR - JHB
    2. Take the ferry from Berjaya Waterfront Ferry Terminal Johor Bahru to Batam Centreferry ferry
    6h 46m
    Rp 1,358,379–3,243,500

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tumpat to Jb Sentraltrain train Ert
    2. Take the ferry from HarbourFront to Batam Harbour Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    20h 3m
    Rp 535,704–1,020,210

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kota Bharu to Johor Bahrubus bus
    2. Take the ferry from HarbourFront to Batam Harbour Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    15h 26m
    Rp 787,515–1,564,798

  4. Fly to Singapore Changi Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane plane KBR - SIN
    2. Take the ferry from Tanah Merah to Batam Centreferry ferry
    6h 45m
    Rp 1,905,614–3,312,935

  5. Fly to Seletar Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Seletar Airport (XSP)plane plane KBR - XSP
    2. Take the ferry from HarbourFront to Batam Harbour Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 57m
    Rp 3,167,826–5,283,147

  6. Bus, ferry via Kota Tinggi

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Kota Bharu to Kota Tinggibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Kota Tinggi to JB Sentralbus bus T10
    3. Take the ferry from Berjaya Waterfront Ferry Terminal Johor Bahru to Batam Centreferry ferry
    16h 3m
    Rp 751,714–857,293

Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Senai International Airport (JHB) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration2h 25mAverage Duration
TicketRp 802,106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 642.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Kota Bharu to Batam. However, you can take the bus to Caam Kota Bharu, walk to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) airport, fly to Senai International Airport (JHB), walk to Senai Airport, take the bus to JB Sentral, take the bus to Flat Sri Stulang, walk to Berjaya Waterfront Ferry Terminal Johor Bahru, then take the ferry to Batam Centre. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kota Bharu to Batam Harbour Bay Ferry Terminal via Johor Bahru, Larkin Sentral, JB Sentral, JB Custom IN, Queen Street Terminal, Ch of Our Lady of Lourdes, HarbourFront Stn/Vivocity, and HarbourFront in around 15h 26m.

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