FreeBatam Center
Riau Islands, Indonesia
The island Singapore keeps to itself.
50–60 minutes by ferry from Singapore. Where to stay, what to do and how to get across — in one place.
- By ferry from Singapore
- 50–60 min
SingaporeToBatam
- Hand-picked stays
- 10
- Things to do
- 8
- Travel guides
- 13
Where to start
Plan your trip
Start with a place to sleep, something to do or the crossing itself.
Popular activities
Things to do
- Free
From S$75Batam CenterRanoh Island Snorkeling & Watersports Day Trip
Watersports · 8 hours
From S$5Batam CenterWaterpark Top 100 Batu Aji — Family Day
Family · 4 hours
From S$55BarelangBatam Island ATV Off-Road Adventure
Adventure · 2 hours
From S$38NagoyaNagoya Night Market Food Walk
Food & Drink · 120 min
From S$35BarelangBarelang Bridge Sunset Cruise
Tours · 2 hours
Featured stays
Where to stay
From boutique villas to beachfront resorts — find your perfect base.
All stays
Ferry routes
Getting to Batam
Everything you need to cross from Singapore — schedules, prices, operators.
All transport optionsFromS$28
Sindo Ferry · Ferry
The Quiet Crossing to Waterfront City
HarbourFront CentreToWaterfront
60 min · Weekend-primary, limited weekday service
FromS$28
BatamFast / Majestic Fast Ferry / Sindo Ferry · Ferry
The Tanah Merah Shortcut to Batam Centre
Tanah MerahToBatam Centre
60 min · 6–8 departures/day, daily approx 08:00–18:00
FromS$38
Horizon Fast Ferry · Ferry
The 50-Minute Hop to Nagoya
HarbourFront CentreToHarbour Bay
50 min · 13 departures/day, daily 08:15–21:35
FromS$28
Sindo Ferry / BatamFast / Majestic Fast Ferry · Ferry
The West-Coast Gateway via Sekupang
HarbourFront CentreToSekupang
50 min · Every 1–2 h, daily 08:30–20:40
FromS$34
BatamFast · Ferry
The Direct Line to Nongsa’s Resorts
Tanah MerahToNongsapura
50 min · Approx 8 crossings daily; more on weekends
FromS$28
Sindo Ferry / Batam Fast / Majestic Fast Ferry · Ferry
The Express Crossing to Batam’s Heart
HarbourFrontToBatam Centre
60 min · Every 30–60 min, daily 07:40–21:40
Featured guides
Travel guides
Curated resources to help you plan every detail of your Batam trip.
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NagoyaBatam Weekend Budget
What does a weekend in Batam actually cost a couple from Singapore? This guide adds up real ferry, hotel, food and transport prices from across the site into three budget levels — backpacker, mid-range and upscale — with a worked example for two people over two days, plus the extra costs that catch people out.Batam Center Customs Rules Between Singapore and Batam
Most customs trouble on the Batam run happens on the way home, not on the way out. Singapore's allowances depend on how long you were away, some of the cheapest things in Batam are ones Singapore bans outright, and the food rules are stricter than most people assume. This guide sets out the rules as Singapore Customs, HSA, ICA and SFA publish them, plus the part of Indonesian customs we could confirm.
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