Day trip from Batam to Pekanbaru
Pekanbaru lies 296 km (184 mi) west of Batam, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 296 km (184 mi) apart, Pekanbaru is a realistic day trip from Batam: about 4 h 49 min each way by road.
| Batam | Pekanbaru | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 1.3 million | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
What to see in Pekanbaru
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Soeman HS Library | 100,182 | — |
The busiest is Soeman HS Library at 100,182 visitors. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Pekanbaru
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Staying in Pekanbaru
Our booking partner lists 216 places to stay in Pekanbaru. Of the 204 with a star rating, the largest group is 2-star (128), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 1,425 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Pekanbaru
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Common questions
How far is Pekanbaru from Batam?
296 km (184 mi) in a straight line, west of Batam; by road roughly 361 km (224 mi).
How long does it take to get from Batam to Pekanbaru by road?
About 4 h 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Batam and Pekanbaru?
No, both are on Asia/Jakarta at the moment.
Where can I stay in Pekanbaru?
Our booking partner lists 216 places to stay in Pekanbaru, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.