Batam to Tangerang by train
Tangerang lies 865 km (537 mi) south of Batam, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 12 h 26 min at the speeds typical of Indonesia rail, over roughly 1,055 km (655 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Batam | Tangerang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Indonesia | Indonesia |
| Population | 1.3 million | 1.9 million |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) | UTC+7 (Asia/Jakarta) |
| Stations on record | none listed | SHIA railway station, Batu Ceper railway station, Poris railway station |
Where to book trains from Batam to Tangerang
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Staying in Tangerang
Our booking partner lists 1,021+ places to stay in Tangerang (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 772 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (405), and 1 are five-star. Across 47 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 37,947 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Tangerang from Batam?
865 km (537 mi) in a straight line, south of Batam; by road roughly 1,055 km (655 mi).
How long does it take to get from Batam to Tangerang by train?
About 12 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Batam and Tangerang?
No, both are on Asia/Jakarta at the moment.
Where can I stay in Tangerang?
Our booking partner lists 1,021+ places to stay in Tangerang, 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.