Beyond Singapore
Batam: the back story
The back story
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Image courtesy of © Cabajar · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Batam: the back story
Ferries to Batam leave from HarbourFront, run by Singapore Cruise Centre (singaporecruise.com.sg). The Barelang bridges connect Batam with Rempang and Galang (bpbatam.go.id).
Getting there
Ferries leave HarbourFront Ferry Terminal (singaporecruise.com.sg).
Before you go
You enter Indonesia: check Indonesia’s immigration requirements for your passport before you travel.
Take your passport, and check Indonesia’s entry rules.
Our advice: confirm return ferry times before you set off.
Why it's on our list
- Getting there
- Before you go
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Batam: the back story before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Batam: the back story are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
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