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How to get fromPadang Besar to Batamby train, ferry, bus, tram, car ferry, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Padang Besar to Batam by train, ferry, bus, tram, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Jb Sentraltrain train Ets
    2. Take the ferry from Berjaya Waterfront Ferry Terminal Johor Bahru to Batam Centreferry ferry
    13h 3m
    Rp 554,051–895,690

  2. Minivan, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal 1 to Golden Mile Towerbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from HarbourFront to Batam Harbour Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    16h 15m
    Rp 1,313,135–1,548,135

  3. Tram, car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly to Hang Nadim International Airport

    1. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram tram
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH)plane plane PEN - BTH
    7h 55m
    Rp 1,740,290–2,787,629

  4. Train, ferry via Kulai

    1. Take the train from Arau to Kulaitrain train Southbound
    2. Take the ferry from Berjaya Waterfront Ferry Terminal Johor Bahru to Batam Centreferry ferry
    15h 1m
    Rp 1,040,080–1,122,569

  5. Bus to Hat Yai, fly to Singapore Changi Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Padang Besar Immigration Thailand Side to Hat Yai Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane plane HDY - SIN
    3. Take the ferry from Tanah Merah to Batam Centreferry ferry
    7h 45m
    Rp 2,866,991–5,396,991

  6. Train to Alor Setar, fly to Senai International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain train
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane plane AOR - JHB
    3. Take the ferry from Berjaya Waterfront Ferry Terminal Johor Bahru to Batam Centreferry ferry
    8h 43m
    Rp 1,300,662–2,815,869

  7. Train to Alor Setar, fly to Singapore Changi Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain train
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane plane AOR - SIN
    3. Take the ferry from Tanah Merah to Batam Centreferry ferry
    10h 36m
    Rp 2,504,323–4,031,730

  8. Bus to Hat Yai, fly to Hang Nadim International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Padang Besar Immigration Thailand Side to Hat Yai Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH)plane plane HDY - BTH
    9h 53m
    Rp 2,266,169–5,186,169

Padang Besar to Batam by train, bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration15h 1mAverage Duration
TicketRp 1,040,080Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 936.1 km
  • Duration: 13h 3m

What companies run services between Padang Besar, Thailand and Batam, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Padang Besar to Batam. However, you can drive to Padang Besar, take the train to Jb Sentral, walk 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 Padang Besar to Batam Harbour Bay Ferry Terminal via Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Hat Yai Bus Terminal 1, Golden Mile Tower, St. John HQ, HarbourFront Stn/Vivocity, and HarbourFront in around 16h 15m.

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