Singaporeferries

Singapore - Karimun

Ferry from HarbourFront to Karimun

Check the Karimun sailings for your date and continue to the ticket

  • About 90 minutes
  • Two sailings a day
  • Sindo Ferry
Covered walkway to the ferry pontoon at Tanjung Balai port on Karimun
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The crossing at a glance

Tanjung Balai is the port town of Karimun, an Indonesian island west of Batam. Sindo Ferry sails there from HarbourFront every day, twice a day, in about 90 minutes, which makes it the longest crossing from HarbourFront. The ferry carries foot passengers only.

Terminal and getting there

The ferry leaves from the HarbourFront Passenger Terminal, 5 HarbourFront Avenue, above HarbourFront MRT station (North East and Circle Line, Exit B). By taxi it is 10 to 15 minutes from the city centre and 25 to 30 minutes from Changi Airport. The HarbourFront terminal guide has the bus lines and facilities.

HarbourFront from the water, with VivoCity and the Sentosa cable car.
HarbourFront from the water, with VivoCity and the Sentosa cable car.

Check-in

Sindo's baggage counter closes 30 minutes before departure, but the same Sindo page asks for baggage to be checked in at least 45 minutes ahead. Plan for the earlier time and leave room for the security check and Singapore's departure immigration.

Luggage

Sindo includes 20 kg of checked baggage per boarding pass, with no single piece over 30 kg, plus one piece of hand luggage of up to 10 kg and 55 x 40 x 20 cm. Excess baggage is charged, and so are bulky items such as bicycles or surfboards.

Arrival in Tanjung Balai

In Tanjung Balai you clear Indonesian immigration. Check before you travel whether your nationality needs Indonesia's e-VOA, and fill in the digital arrival card. The sailings back to HarbourFront are in the departures on this page; Singapore asks for the SG Arrival Card on return. Karimun is one hour behind Singapore, so the sailings back are in local time.

Tickets and changes

This page shows the current from-price; the prices page compares the routes. More about the operator on the Sindo Ferry page.

Route portrait

The longest line from HarbourFront

Tanjung Balai is the main town and ferry port of Karimun, west of Batam. Sindo Ferry sails there from HarbourFront every day, in about 90 minutes.

With two departures a day, around midday and in the early evening, the choice of sailing is small; book ahead for weekends.

Crossing
about 90 min
Operator
Sindo Ferry
Frequency
two sailings a day
From price
€30

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FAQ HarbourFront - Karimun

Frequently asked questions

Questions about the HarbourFront - Tanjung Balai crossing.

How long is the ferry from Singapore to Karimun? +

About 90 minutes with Sindo Ferry from HarbourFront.

How often does the ferry to Tanjung Balai sail? +

Twice a day, around midday and in the early evening. The timetable shows the sailings for your date.

When do I have to check in? +

Sindo's baggage counter closes 30 minutes before departure, but Sindo also asks for baggage to be checked in 45 minutes ahead. Plan for the earlier time.

How much luggage can I take? +

20 kg of checked baggage per boarding pass, no single piece over 30 kg, plus hand luggage of up to 10 kg. Bulky items such as bicycles are charged.