Fast boat route
Batam to Tanah Merah Ferry
The return leg into Tanah Merah is the quickest way back to Changi. Singapore Cruise Centre publishes the crossing as about 60 minutes. Note that Batam is one hour behind Singapore, which catches people out on same-day flight connections.
Operators on this route
Who sails Batam to Tanah Merah
Booking basics
Refunds, baggage and pickup notes
Cancellation rules, baggage allowance and hotel pickup are set by the operator and the seller, and they differ more than you would expect. Read the terms on your own booking before paying.
Cancellation policy guide · Baggage and hotel pickup · Support options
FAQs
Batam to Tanah Merah ferry questions
Yes, one hour. Batam, Bintan and Karimun are on Western Indonesian Time, which is an hour behind Singapore. It catches people out on same-day flight connections, so work from the local time printed on each leg of your ticket.
Yes, it is the nearest of Singapore's passenger ferry terminals to Changi, which is the main reason to pick it for the return leg.
Plan your Batam to Tanah Merah crossing
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