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Pontianak to Batam by bus

Batam lies 604 km (375 mi) west of Pontianak, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 11 h 5 min including stops, over roughly 737 km (458 mi) of road.

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PontianakBatam
CountryIndonesiaIndonesia
Population686,0191.3 million
Elevation2 m (7 ft)38 m (125 ft)
Time nowUTC+7 (Asia/Pontianak)UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta)

Where to book buses from Pontianak to Batam

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Staying in Batam

Our booking partner lists 144 places to stay in Batam. Of the 142 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (70), and 2 are five-star. Guests have left 1,661 reviews in total.

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Common questions

How far is Batam from Pontianak?

604 km (375 mi) in a straight line, west of Pontianak; by road roughly 737 km (458 mi).

How long does it take to get from Pontianak to Batam by bus?

About 11 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Pontianak and Batam?

No, both are on the same offset at the moment.

Where can I stay in Batam?

Our booking partner lists 144 places to stay in Batam, bookable on this site.

Where these facts come from

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  • 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.