What is the cheapest way to get from Malacca to Kepulauan Riau?

The cheapest way to get from Malacca to Kepulauan Riau is to bus and line 170 bus and ferry which costs Rp390000 - Rp850000 and takes 7h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Malacca to Kepulauan Riau?

The fastest way to get from Malacca to Kepulauan Riau is to bus and fly which takes 5h 35m and costs Rp1400000 - Rp2300000.

How far is it from Malacca to Kepulauan Riau?

The distance between Malacca and Kepulauan Riau is 286 km.

How do I travel from Malacca to Kepulauan Riau without a car?

The best way to get from Malacca to Kepulauan Riau without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 6h 26m and costs Rp700000 - Rp1300000.

How long does it take to get from Malacca to Kepulauan Riau?

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Malacca to Kepulauan Riau, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Malacca and Kepulauan Riau?

Kepulauan Riau is 1h behind Malacca. It is currently 4:06 PM in Malacca and 3:06 PM in Kepulauan Riau.

Where can I stay near Kepulauan Riau?

There are 998+ hotels available in Kepulauan Riau.

Malacca to Kepulauan Riau - 4 ways to travel via bus, ferry, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Malacca to Kepulauan Riau by bus, ferry, or plane

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

Bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Casa del Rio Melaka to Bugis MRT Exit Dbus
2. Take the ferry from Harbourfront Centre to Harbour Bayferry
6h 26m
Rp 707,799–1,299,429
Bus, line 170 bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Melaka Sentral to Johor Larkin Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Larkin Ter to Opp Botanic Gdns Stnbus 170
3. Take the ferry from Harbourfront Centre to Harbour Bayferry
7h 47m
Rp 397,277–809,898
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Malacca Mahkota Medical Centre to Kliabus
2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH)plane KUL - BTH
5h 35m
Rp 1,417,048–2,288,337
Bus, ferry via Swiss-Garden Hotel & Residences Malacca
1. Take the bus from Swiss-Garden Hotel & Residences Malacca to Queen Street Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the ferry from Harbourfront Centre to Harbour Bayferry
6h 39m
Rp 440,624–1,045,321

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH) flights

7Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

Rp 1,244,794Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Malacca to Kepulauan Riau.

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Distance: 286.1 km
Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Malacca, Malaysia and Kepulauan Riau, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Malacca to Kepulauan Riau. However, you can take the bus to Bugis MRT Exit D, walk to Parkview Sq, take the bus to HarbourFront Stn/Vivocity, walk to Harbourfront Centre, take the ferry to Harbour Bay, then take the taxi to Batam. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Klia, walk to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) airport, fly to Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH), then take the taxi to Batam.

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