{"id":35410,"date":"2026-06-20T02:04:54","date_gmt":"2026-06-20T02:04:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bordertobeach.com\/?st-import=e03bebb23c575820f95c00fab94e6f89"},"modified":"2026-08-25T14:34:37","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T14:34:37","slug":"singapore-to-bintan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bordertobeach.com\/es\/singapore-to-bintan\/","title":{"rendered":"Singapore to Bintan Ferry: Schedule, Prices & Full Guide (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bintan is the closest Indonesian island to Singapore, and getting there is a lot simpler than most people expect: one direct ferry, no flights, no transfers. This guide covers every step \u2014 from HarbourFront to your resort or Tanjung Pinang \u2014 including schedules, prices, and the immigration process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quick Answer: Singapore to Bintan Ferry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Departure point:<\/strong> HarbourFront Ferry Terminal, Singapore
\nArrival point:<\/strong> Bandar Bentan Telani (BBT), Bintan Resorts, or Tanjung Pinang
\nJourney time:<\/strong> 55 minutes to Bintan Resorts, ~2 hours to Tanjung Pinang
\nFrequency:<\/strong> Multiple daily departures
\nOperators:<\/strong> Bintan Resort Ferries, Batam Fast<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check current schedules and book: Singapore to Bintan ferry tickets<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Get to HarbourFront Ferry Terminal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

HarbourFront is directly connected to the MRT network (HarbourFront station, North East and Circle lines), so most travelers arrive by train. It’s also a short taxi or Grab ride from the Central Business District or Sentosa. Arrive at least 45 minutes before departure to allow time for check-in and immigration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ferry Operators and Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Two main operators run the Singapore\u2013Bintan route, with departures roughly every 1\u20132 hours through the day. Bintan Resort Ferries goes directly to Bandar Bentan Telani (the terminal for Bintan’s resort area), while Batam Fast and other operators also serve Tanjung Pinang, Bintan’s main town, further south on the island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Destination<\/th>Journey Time<\/th>Typical Frequency<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n
Bandar Bentan Telani (Bintan Resorts)<\/td>~55 min<\/td>5\u20136 daily departures<\/td><\/tr>\n
Tanjung Pinang<\/td>~2 hours<\/td>2\u20133 daily departures<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n

Prices and Tickets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fares vary by operator, class, and how far in advance you book. Round-trip tickets are usually cheaper per journey than two one-way fares, and booking online in advance avoids sold-out sailings during weekends and Indonesian public holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Compare Singapore to Bintan prices<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Passport and Immigration Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You’ll clear Singapore immigration at HarbourFront before boarding, then Indonesian immigration on arrival at Bandar Bentan Telani or Tanjung Pinang. Most nationalities receive a free 30-day visa on arrival. Make sure your passport has at least six months’ validity remaining, and keep your ferry ticket handy for the immigration counter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bandar Bentan Telani vs Tanjung Pinang: Which Terminal Do You Need?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is the single most important decision when booking your ferry. Bandar Bentan Telani (BBT) is a private terminal built specifically for the Bintan Resorts area \u2014 Lagoi, Nirwana Gardens, the Club Med and Banyan Tree properties are all a short shuttle or taxi ride away. Tanjung Pinang is Bintan’s main town, about 45 minutes further south, and is the better arrival point if you’re staying in the city, exploring independently, or connecting onward within the Riau Islands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re booking a resort stay in Lagoi, always choose Bandar Bentan Telani \u2014 going via Tanjung Pinang adds well over an hour of extra road transfer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting from the Terminal to Your Resort<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most Bintan resorts offer a shuttle service that can be arranged in advance, and taxis are available at Bandar Bentan Telani for independent transfers. Journey times within the Lagoi resort area are generally short, usually under 30 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Round-Trip Tickets and Booking Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n