About the ride from Batam Island to Singapore
If you want to take the 32km (20 mile) journey from Batam Island to Singapore, jumping on a ferry is the only way to tackle the trip.
If you’ve been spending lots of time in Indonesia and you’re keen to cross over into Singapore, taking the ferry from Batam Island to Singapore is a quick and easy way to do it.
Whether you’re just passing through Batam Island, or whether you’ve been spending some days recuperating here in a destination which remains largely untouched by most tourists, Singapore offers a very different atmosphere to the one you’ll have experienced in Indonesia.
Quickly becoming one of Southeast Asia’s most popular stops, Singapore is largely very different from other parts of the region. While Southeast Asia is known for being affordable, disorganised and relatively liberal, Singapore is expensive, cosmopolitan and more conservative.
Essentially a giant city state, Singapore packs plenty of varied fun into its compact proportions, from skyscrapers to tasty treats to a surprisingly large number of temples.
For foodies, Singapore is a smorgasbord of meals and morsels. From Little India’s world-beating curries to what might just be the planet’s best Chinatown to lots of outrageously affordable Michelin-starred food, Singapore is worth visiting for chewing and chomping alone.
Other highlights include luxury hotels, mega-modern attractions and the iconic and unmissable Marina Bay.
Singapore is also an excellent destination for quickly moving from place to place. With one of the best public transport networks in the world, jumping between Singapore’s very varied experiences is a simple task.
Traveling from Batam Island to Singapore is a great way to experience two very contrasting sides to tourism in Southeast Asia. While only an hour away from each other, Singapore and Indonesia are incredibly different to one another.
What to see when traveling from Batam Island to Singapore
The trip from Batam Island to Singapore is probably unlike any of the journeys you’ll have tackled during your time in Indonesia. In Indonesia, you’ll likely have spent much of your time drifting from one nature-clad island to another - you’ll have caught ferries between beaches, mountains and tropical jungles.
But this journey leaves that all behind. As you ride your ferry from Batam Island to Singapore, you’re instead reaching one of the world’s most developed cities, a cosmopolitan metropolis with bright lights, towering skyscrapers and lofty ambitions.
The journey is short and serene, and as you make your way towards Singapore’s jagged mega-modern skyline, you’ll know you’re reaching somewhere fresh.
During the trip, you’ll pass other small boats as you make your way between two bustling ferry terminals. Your boat will be full of commuters, other foreign travelers and Singaporeans returning from their frequent short trips to Batam Island.
All of the ferry routes to Singapore from Batam Island are serviced by Batam Fast Ferry, so they’re all fairly similar. The only notable difference between the journeys is their arrival and departure points - not all journeys are serviced by the same ports.
How to get from Batam Island to Singapore
Taking a ferry
There are many ferries running to Singapore from Batam Island every day, so you can basically leave at any time you like, giving you lots of flexibility and freedom. All of the ferries are very similar, with AC, toilets and comfortable seats, so they’re an excellent way to get to Singapore from Batam Island in relative luxury.
Again, it’s important to note that these ferries have different arrival and departure points, so plan according to where you want to leave from on Batam Island. Aside from these departure and arrival points, the ferries from Batam Island to Singapore are all very similar.
Singapore isn’t as sociable as many other countries in Southeast Asia, so you’re slightly less likely to make friends there than you will have been during your island-hopping adventures in Indonesia. But here’s some good news - the ferry from Batam Island to Singapore is a great place to meet fellow travelers for all the adventures still to come. If you’re looking for adventure buddies, the ferry to Singapore from Batam Island is the time to find them!