Batam to Medan

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Batam to Medan Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Ferry	Pelni	EK0	15:00	08:55	$15.16
Ferry	Pelni	W	15:00	08:55	$15.16
Ferry	Pelni	D	15:00	08:55	$26.01
Ferry	Pelni	EK1	15:00	08:55	$50.26
Ferry	Pelni	EK2	15:00	08:55	$41.12
Ferry	Pelni	EK3	15:00	08:55	$28.74

How to get from Batam to Medan

Travelling between Batam and Medan is possible by Flight and ferry. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 242.82 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a ferry which will set you back mere USD 16.68.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 28 hours to travel between Batam and Medan depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Batam and Medan. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 25m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 3h 55m to reach Medan.

How much does it cost to get from Batam to Medan?

Travelling between Batam and Medan can be as cheap as USD 16.68 if you opt for a Pelni ferry and as expensive as USD 242.82 if you buy a Garuda Indonesia flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Batam and Medan ?

28 from Batam to Medan starting from 09:40 Batam Airport until 18:55 Batam Airport
6 from Batam to Medan starting from 09:00 Pelabuhan Batu Ampar until 09:00 Pelabuhan Batu Ampar

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Batam to Medan.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Batam to Medan, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 58.68.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Batam and Medan

Batik Air Malaysia, Batik Air Malaysia, Citilink, Citilink, Citilink, Garuda Indonesia, Lion Air, Lion Air, Super Air Jet

Ferry

Ferry may be a tiring experience especially if you are prone to seasickness and often is not the cheapest option available but it almost always makes for a very picturesque journey.

Things to remember: Ferry rides may be cancelled due to rough seas.

Companies operating ferry routes between Batam and Medan

Pelni

What is the most popular transport to get from Batam to Medan?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Ferry remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

67% travelled aboard a ferry
33% decided to fly

Transportation from Batam to Medan

Ferries

$ 16.68
Flights

$ 58.68
Trains are not available
Buses are not available
Taxis are not available
Vans are not available

Facts about the transport from Batam to Medan

Cheapest Transport	$17
Fastest Transport	1h 25m
Earliest Departure	9:00 AM
Latest Departure	6:55 PM
Departures per day	34
Distance	1205 kilometers
Transport Companies	Citilink, Citilink, Lion Air, Pelni