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How to get fromPenang Sentral to Batamby car ferry, plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Penang Sentral to Batam by car ferry, plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly to Hang Nadim International Airport

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH)plane plane PEN - BTH
    5h 36m
    Rp 1,510,437–2,641,891

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Butterworth to JB Sentraltrain train Southbound
    2. Take the ferry from Berjaya Waterfront Ferry Terminal Johor Bahru to Batam Centreferry ferry
    11h 36m
    Rp 531,021–938,290

  3. Bus, ferry via Kuala Lumpur

    1. Take the bus from Butterworth to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Golden Mile Tower Singaporebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from HarbourFront to Batam Harbour Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    12h 54m
    Rp 1,063,024–1,297,524

  4. Car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly to Singapore Changi Airport, ferry

    1. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane plane PEN - SIN
    3. Take the ferry from Tanah Merah to Batam Centreferry ferry
    8h 2m
    Rp 1,111,169–4,352,623

  5. Train to Ipoh, fly to Senai International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Butterworth to Ipohtrain train
    2. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane plane IPH - JHB
    3. Take the ferry from Berjaya Waterfront Ferry Terminal Johor Bahru to Batam Centreferry ferry
    8h 54m
    Rp 1,265,637–4,073,372

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Butterworth to Woodlands Checkpointbus bus Butterworth
    2. Take the ferry from HarbourFront to Batam Harbour Bay Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    12h 55m
    Rp 821,649–1,650,728

Penang Sentral to Batam by train, bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 36mAverage Duration
TicketRp 531,021Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 672.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Penang Sentral, Malaysia and Batam, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Penang Sentral to Batam. However, you can take the car ferry to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal, walk to Weld Quay, take the bus to Penang Airport, walk to Penang International Airport (PEN) airport, fly to Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH), then take the taxi to Batam. Alternatively, you can take a train from Butterworth to Batam Centre via JB Sentral, JB Sentral, Flat Sri Stulang, and Berjaya Waterfront Ferry Terminal Johor Bahru in around 11h 36m.

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