Batam to Punggol by ferry
Punggol lies 32 km (20 mi) north-west of Batam, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 32 km (20 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 59 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Batam | Punggol | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Singapore |
| Population | 1.3 million | 204,150 |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+8 (Asia/Singapore) |
| Port | Port of Nongsapura | Punggol Fishing Port |
Clocks in Punggol are 1 h ahead of Batam right now, so a 59 min journey lands 1 h 59 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Punggol
Crossing from Indonesia into Singapore: money changes from the Rupiah to the Dollar (SGD); sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +65; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25267554 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Where to book ferries from Batam to Punggol
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Staying in Punggol
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Common questions
How far is Punggol from Batam?
32 km (20 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Batam; by road roughly 39 km (24 mi).
How long does it take to get from Batam to Punggol by ferry?
About 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Batam and Punggol?
Punggol is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Singapore against Asia/Jakarta).
What currency do I need in Punggol?
The Dollar (SGD).
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.