Day trip from Dumai to Batam
Batam lies 293 km (182 mi) east of Dumai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 293 km (182 mi) apart, Batam is a realistic day trip from Dumai: about 4 h 46 min each way by road.
| Dumai | Batam | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 349,389 | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
Where to book tours and tickets in 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 Dumai?
293 km (182 mi) in a straight line, east of Dumai; by road roughly 357 km (222 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dumai to Batam by road?
About 4 h 46 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dumai 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.