Bus From Tanah Merah to Batam Centre

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The ferry from Tanah Merah to Batam Centre will take you away from the busy city of Singapore to one of the most famous tourist places in Indonesia. It will be an incredible journey from the island country to the largest island in Indonesia. Tanah Merah terminal is the main ferry terminal that connects to the Riu islands in Indonesia. There are 52 sailings from Tanah Merah to Batam center in a week. A ferry from Tanah Merah to Batam travels on a direct route. Book a ferry ticket on redBus and get attractive discounts to save more.

About Tanah Merah

Tanah Merah is a busy place in Changi, Singapore. It has red lateritic cliffs along the coast. Since the red beach is seen from the ocean, the area is called Tanah Merah, which means Red Land. Located on the eastern side of Singapore, Tanah Merah is right across the strait from Batam. It is one of the well-known residential areas in the city. You can find plenty of options for recreational centers in this area. It has one of the main ferry terminals in Singapore, from where you can get a ferry to Batam, Indonesia. Singapore Cruise Centre manages the ferry terminal. The suburban transportation of Singapore city connects to this terminal, including the MRT from Changi Airport.

About Batam Centre

Batam is a large island of Indonesia and part of the Malaysia - Singapore - Indonesia triangle free trade zone. It is just 20 km off the Singapore coast and approximately one hour away. It is an industrial hub growing into a vast transport hub as well. The island has scenic views to welcome visitors. Visitors can enjoy various water sports and golf, find duty-free shops, or simply enjoy their time on the beaches. The Batam Centre ferry terminal on this island. The Batam ferry terminal is an international terminal with daily ferry sailings, mainly from Singapore and Malaysia.

Things to do in Batam

• Play golf: Batam boasts of about a few first-class greenfields for golf. Batam is one of the best places for gold lovers, with some of its famous golf courses, such as Batam Hills Golf Resort, Tamarin Santana Golf Club, etc.
• Water sports: Batam has plenty of options for water sports on its beaches. Depending on the beach and resort, there may be different ones available. Some of the available options are banana boat rides, snorkeling, water skiing, kneeboarding, waterboarding, canoeing, kayaking, etc.
• Enjoy the beaches: Apart from the famous Nongsa beach, other beaches here in Batam have wonderful views and a relaxing ambiance. Some noteworthy beaches include Ocarina Beach, Sembulang Beach, Viovio Beach, Melayu Beach, etc.
• Sightseeing options in Batam must include the famous Barelang Bridge, which is not a single but a string of six beaches that connect Batam, Rempang, and Galang islands. A journey through these bridges will take about 20 mins for a distance of 2 km. The scenery en route is spectacular.
• Visit religious sites in Batam. It has one of the largest Buddhist temples in Southeast Asia- Maha Vihara Duta Maitreya. It is also called the Laughing Buddha temple.

Ferry Service between Tanah Merah and Batam Centre

The schedule of ferries from Tanah Merah to Batam center says that there are 52 sailings per week. A ferry from Tanah Merah to Batam takes 1 hr to reach the destination. The travel duration is more or less the same for all the ferry operators on this route. There are ferries from Harbourfront to Batam Center as well. You can easily buy ferry tickets online to Batam from either of these ferry terminals with redBus.

The first ferry is available at 10.20 am, and the last operates at 6.10 pm. The timing of the last ferry of each operator will be different. The ferry ticket to Batam for an adult will be SGD 43 for a one-way trip, and the round trip costs SGD 73 per adult.

The tickets will be for economy class, and different seating capacities depending on the ferry operator. The tickets allow a minimal free baggage limit of 20 kg per person.

Boarding and Drop-off Points

• Boarding points: Tanah Merah ferry terminal
• Drop-off points: Batam Centre ferry terminal

Popular Ferry Operators that Serve Tanah Merah to Batam Centre Route

When booking ferry for the Singapore to Batam ferry route; with redBus you can choose operators such as Sindo ferry, Batam Fast when you make ferry ticket online booking for popular routes.

Three ferry operators separate from Tanah Merah to Batam Centre .

• Batam Fast
• Sindo Ferry
• Majestic Fast Ferry

You can buy ferry tickets online with redBus for easy booking and added benefits. You will only have to pay the ticket price as mentioned as there is no booking fee added. You can book and cancel the ticket as needed without any hassles. Please follow these simple steps to book your tickets.

• Click on the ‘Ferry’ tab at the top of the redBus portal.
• Feed in the starting and destination terminals (not places). You will get prompts as you type in.
• Provide the onward and return dates to find the ferries.
• You will see all available options by the various ferry operators.
• Click on the ‘View Details’ button of the suitable ferry option.
• Select the onward and return ferry as per the timetable provided.
• Fill in the passenger details and proceed to the payment gate.
• Apply any discount coupon applicable and choose an appropriate payment mode to complete the process.
• Once the payment for the ferry ticket online booking is confirmed, you will get the tickets via SMS and in the email ID provided.

Also, book your return ferry tickets from Batam Centre to Tanah Merah to save yourself from any last minute hassles.