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How to get fromMalacca to Batamby bus, ferry, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Malacca to Batam by bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Casa del Rio Melaka to Bugis MRT Exit Dbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from HarbourFront to Batam Harbour Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 52m
    Rp 941,255–1,383,213

  2. Bus, ferry via Swiss-Garden Hotel & Residences Malacca

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Swiss-Garden Hotel & Residences Malacca to Queen Street Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from HarbourFront to Batam Harbour Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 2m
    Rp 915,527–1,399,241

  3. Fly, ferry

    1. Fly from Malacca International Airport (MKZ) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane plane MKZ - SIN
    2. Take the ferry from Tanah Merah to Batam Centreferry ferry
    4h 10m
    Rp 1,606,658–3,925,481

Malacca International Airport (MKZ) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
TicketRp 1,056,904Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 282.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Malacca, Malaysia and Batam, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Malacca to Batam. However, you can take the bus to Bugis MRT Exit D, walk to Parkview Sq, take the bus to HarbourFront Stn/Vivocity, walk to HarbourFront, then take the ferry to Batam Harbour Bay Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can fly to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), walk to Singapore, Changi Airport Terminal 2, take the bus to Tanah Merah Terminal, walk to Tanah Merah, then take the ferry to Batam Centre.

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