What is the cheapest way to get from Kuching to Batam?

The cheapest way to get from Kuching to Batam is to bus and ferry which costs Rp850000 - Rp1200000 and takes 2 days 20h.

What is the fastest way to get from Kuching to Batam?

The fastest way to get from Kuching to Batam is to fly and ferry which takes 4h 31m and costs Rp1200000 - Rp3500000.

How far is it from Kuching to Batam?

The distance between Kuching and Batam is 745 km.

How long does it take to get from Kuching to Batam?

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Kuching to Batam, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Kuching and Batam?

Batam is 1h behind Kuching. It is currently 7:45 PM in Kuching and 6:45 PM in Batam.

Where can I stay near Batam?

There are 379+ hotels available in Batam.

Kuching to Batam - 3 ways to travel via plane, ferry, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Kuching to Batam by plane, ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Singapore Changi Airport, ferry
best
1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane KCH - SIN
2. Take the ferry from Tanah Merah to Batam Centreferry
4h 31m
Rp 1,227,925–3,423,914
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kuching to Pontianakbus
2. Take the ferry from Pontianak to Pelabuhan Sri Bayintan Kijangferry
3. Take the ferry from Sri Bintan Pura Ferry Terminal to Telaga Punggur Ferry Terminalferry
2d 20h
Rp 869,992–1,175,173
Fly to Senai International Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane KCH - JHB
2. Take the ferry from Berjaya Waterfront Ferry Terminal Johor Bahru to Batam Centreferry
5h 45m
Rp 1,226,299–3,668,188

Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) flights

22Weekly Planes

1h 31mAverage Duration

Rp 717,592Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kuching to Batam.

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Distance: 745 km
Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Kuching, Malaysia and Batam, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Kuching to Batam. However, you can take the taxi to Kuching International Airport (KCH) airport, fly to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), walk to Singapore, Changi Airport Terminal 2, take the bus to Tanah Merah Terminal, walk to Tanah Merah, then take the ferry to Batam Centre. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kuching to Batam via Kuching, Pontianak, Pontianak, Pelabuhan Sri Bayintan Kijang, Sri Bintan Pura Ferry Terminal, and Telaga Punggur Ferry Terminal in around 2d 20h.

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