Tanjungbalai to Batam by ferry
Batam lies 511 km (318 mi) south-east of Tanjungbalai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 511 km (318 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 15 h 29 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Tanjungbalai | Batam | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 190,935 | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Port | Port of Teluk Nibung | Port of Nongsapura |
Where to book ferries 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 ferry?
About 15 h 29 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
- 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.