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Tanjungbalai to Batam by bus

Batam lies 511 km (318 mi) south-east of Tanjungbalai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 9 h 25 min including stops, over roughly 624 km (387 mi) of road.

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TanjungbalaiBatam
CountryIndonesiaIndonesia
Population190,9351.3 million
Elevation4 m (13 ft)38 m (125 ft)
Time nowUTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta)UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta)

Where to book buses from Tanjungbalai 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 Tanjungbalai?

511 km (318 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Tanjungbalai; by road roughly 624 km (387 mi).

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

About 9 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Tanjungbalai and Batam?

No, both are on Asia/Jakarta 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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  • 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.