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There are 5 ways to get from Batam to Penang by plane, ferry, train, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Hang Nadim International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane BTH - PEN
    1h 44m
    RM 341–575

  2. Ferry, train, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Batam Centre to Berjaya Waterfront Ferry Terminal Johor Bahruferry ferry
    2. Take the train from JB Sentral to Butterworthtrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    12h 34m
    RM 120–214

  3. Ferry, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Batam Harbour Bay Ferry Terminal to HarbourFrontferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Golden Mile Tower Singapore to Butterworth Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    12h 44m
    RM 256–381

  4. Ferry to Senai International Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Batam Centre to Berjaya Waterfront Ferry Terminal Johor Bahruferry ferry
    2. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane JHB - PEN
    5h 35m
    RM 279–545

  5. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Batam Harbour Bay Ferry Terminal to HarbourFrontferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Larkin Bus Terminal to Sungai Nibongbus bus Larkin Bus Terminal
    14h 56m
    RM 191–334

Batam to Penang by ferry, foot, bus, train, and car ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration12h 34mAverage Duration
TicketRM 120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 646.3 km
  • Duration: 1h 44m

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

Malindo Airways flies from Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH) to Penang International Airport (PEN) once daily.

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