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Singapore to Batam by Ferry: Routes & Fares

Updated 25 Oct 2026 2 min read Trips from SG Editorial Team
A passenger ferry crossing calm sea under a blue sky
Short answer

Ferries to Batam run mainly from HarbourFront (some from Tanah Merah) to terminals such as Batam Centre, Sekupang and Harbour Bay, a crossing of about an hour. Singapore citizens enter visa-free for up to 30 days.

On this page4 sections · tap to jump
  1. 01Fares and terminals at a glance
  2. 02Which terminal on Batam
  3. 03Operators and fares
  4. 04Entry rules for Batam

A Batam ferry is the quickest escape from Singapore by sea - about an hour across the Singapore Strait. Several operators run frequent daily sailings, mostly from HarbourFront Centre, to a choice of terminals on Batam. Here is how the routes, fares and entry rules work.

Fares and terminals at a glance

Fares vary by operator and whether you buy a one-way or return ticket, and most quoted prices add compulsory terminal fees on top.

Card showing Batam ferry departure point, crossing time, fare and terminal fees

Batam ferry basics. Sources: Sindo Ferry, BatamFast, as of October 2026.

Which terminal on Batam

Batam has several ferry terminals, and the one you want depends on where you are staying:

  • Batam Centre - central, near malls and the city; the most common choice.
  • Sekupang - west Batam.
  • Harbour Bay - near Nagoya, the main hotel and nightlife area.
  • Nongsa (Nongsapura) - north-east, closest to the Nongsa resorts; some sailings use Tanah Merah in Singapore.

Operators and fares

The main operators are BatamFast, Majestic Fast Ferry, Sindo Ferry and Horizon Fast Ferry. As a guide (October 2026), a one-way ticket runs about S$28 to S$43 depending on operator and route. On top of the ticket you pay the Singapore passenger departure fee (about S$10) and, on the Batam side, a terminal fee of about Rp100,000 (roughly S$10). Schedules and fares change without notice, so confirm on the operator’s site.

Entry rules for Batam

Singapore citizens enter Indonesia visa-free for up to 30 days (non-extendable, tourism only), and need a passport valid at least six months.

See our Indonesia entry requirements guide for the full detail, including the special rule for Singapore PRs.

Sources

  1. Ticket Fares - Singapore to Batam — Sindo Ferry (as of October 2026)
  2. Singapore Batam Ferry Schedule — BatamFast (as of October 2026)
  3. Entering Singapore — Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) (as of October 2026)