Medan to Batam

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Medan to Batam Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price
Ferry	Pelni	EK0	10:00	03:55	$16.58
Ferry	Pelni	W	10:00	03:55	$16.58
Ferry	Pelni	D	10:00	03:55	$27.43
Ferry	Pelni	EK3	10:00	03:55	$29.59
Ferry	Pelni	EK1	10:00	03:55	$51.68
Ferry	Pelni	EK2	10:00	03:55	$42.54
Ferry	Pelni	EK0	18:00	16:00	$16.58
Ferry	Pelni	W	18:00	16:00	$16.58
Ferry	Pelni	D	18:00	16:00	$27.43
Ferry	Pelni	EK3	18:00	16:00	$29.59
Ferry	Pelni	EK1	18:00	16:00	$51.68
Ferry	Pelni	EK2	18:00	16:00	$42.54

How to get from Medan to Batam

Travelling between Medan and Batam 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 232.11 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a ferry which will set you back mere USD 18.24.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 29 hours to travel between Medan and Batam depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Medan and Batam. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 25m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 4h 10m to reach Batam.

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

Travelling between Medan and Batam can be as cheap as USD 18.24 if you opt for a Pelni ferry and as expensive as USD 232.11 if you buy a Batik Air, Super Air Jet 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 Medan and Batam ?

31 from Medan to Batam starting from 05:20 Kualanamu Airport until 19:25 Kualanamu Airport
6 from Medan to Batam starting from 07:00 Pelabuhan Belawan until 07:00 Pelabuhan Belawan

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

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 Medan to Batam, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 54.09.

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 Medan and Batam

Batik Air, Batik Air Malaysia, Citilink, Citilink, Garuda Indonesia, 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 Medan and Batam

Pelni

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

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

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

100% decided to fly

Transportation from Medan to Batam

Ferries

$ 18.24
Flights

$ 54.09
Trains are not available
Buses are not available
Taxis are not available
Vans are not available

Facts about the transport from Medan to Batam

Cheapest Transport	$19
Fastest Transport	1h 25m
Earliest Departure	5:20 午前
Latest Departure	7:25 午後
Departures per day	37
Distance	1205 kilometers
Transport Companies	Batik Air, Citilink, Pelni