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The 12 Best Day Trips from Batam

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 12 good day trips from Batam, Indonesia, led by Singapore, Johor Bahru, Pelentong. The closest is Tampines New Town, about 35 min by car, and 10 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Batam at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Singapore25 km NW40 minHalf-day trip
Johor Bahru46 km NW55 minHalf-day trip
Pelentong47 km NW55 minHalf-day trip
Iskandar Puteri52 km NW1 hrHalf-day trip
Pasir Gudang37 km N45 minHalf-day trip
Mukim Pulai58 km NW1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Kampung Larkin Lama50 km NW1 hrHalf-day trip
Kampung Kangkar Teberau52 km NW1 hrHalf-day trip
Kluang126 km NW2 hrFull-day trip
Tampines Estate25 km N40 minHalf-day trip
Jurong Town39 km NW45 minHalf-day trip
Tampines New Town24 km N35 minHalf-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Batam

  1. 1

    Singapore, Singapore

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car25 km north-west of Batam1 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for megazip adventure park.

    Also nearby: Bedok New Town, Ulu Bedok, Sengkang New Town.

  2. 2

    Johor Bahru, Malaysia

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car46 km north-west of Batam1 hr 50 min round trip
  3. 3

    Pelentong, Malaysia

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car47 km north-west of Batam1 hr 50 min round trip
  4. 4

    Iskandar Puteri, Malaysia

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car52 km north-west of Batam2 hr round trip
  5. 5

    Pasir Gudang, Malaysia

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car37 km north of Batam1 hr 30 min round trip
  6. 6

    Mukim Pulai, Malaysia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car58 km north-west of Batam2 hr 10 min round trip
  7. 7

    Kampung Larkin Lama, Malaysia

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car50 km north-west of Batam2 hr round trip
  8. 8

    Kampung Kangkar Teberau, Malaysia

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car52 km north-west of Batam2 hr round trip
  9. 9

    Kluang, Malaysia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car126 km north-west of Batam4 hr round trip
  10. 10

    Tampines Estate, Singapore

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car25 km north of Batam1 hr 20 min round trip
  11. 11

    Jurong Town, Singapore

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car39 km north-west of Batam1 hr 30 min round trip
  12. 12

    Tampines New Town, Singapore

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car24 km north of Batam1 hr 10 min round trip

A sample day trip: Batam to Singapore

A realistic pace for Singapore, 25 km from Batam. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Batam
  2. 09:10Arrive in Singapore (40 min drive)
  3. 09:25megazip adventure park
  4. 11:25Lunch
  5. 12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Singapore
  6. 15:10Head back to Batam
  7. 15:50Home in Batam

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Batam?
The best day trips from Batam are Singapore, Johor Bahru, Pelentong, Iskandar Puteri, Pasir Gudang. The closest is Tampines New Town, about 35 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Batam?
Tampines New Town is the closest, 24 km north of Batam, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Batam?
10 places are within about an hour's drive of Batam: Tampines New Town (35 min), Singapore (40 min), Tampines Estate (40 min), Pasir Gudang (45 min), Jurong Town (45 min), Johor Bahru (55 min).
What is the biggest city near Batam for a day out?
Singapore is the largest city in day-trip range, 25 km north-west of Batam and about 40 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Batam?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Kluang at 126 km, around 2 hr by car.

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