Malacca to Batam by ferry
Batam lies 230 km (143 mi) south-east of Malacca, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 230 km (143 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 6 h 58 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Malacca | Batam | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Indonesia |
| Population | 579,000 | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Port | Melaka port | Port of Nongsapura |
Clocks in Batam are 1 h behind Malacca right now, so a 6 h 58 min journey lands only 5 h 58 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Batam
Crossing from Malaysia into Indonesia: money changes from the Ringgit to the Rupiah (IDR); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +62; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Where to book ferries from Malacca 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.
Book a hotel in Batam
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Common questions
How far is Batam from Malacca?
230 km (143 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Malacca; by road roughly 281 km (174 mi).
How long does it take to get from Malacca to Batam by ferry?
About 6 h 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Malacca and Batam?
Batam is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Jakarta against Asia/Kuala_Lumpur).
What currency do I need in Batam?
The Rupiah (IDR).
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
- 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.