Skip to main content
Ferry Route

PELNI Batam → Jakarta (KM Kelud)

Batu Ampar Port, Batam → Tanjung Priok Port, Jakarta

Schedule Notes

KM Kelud sails approximately once a week in each direction. The ship may call at Tanjung Pinang or Tanjung Balai Karimun on the way, which can extend the total journey slightly. Schedules are issued monthly and change — never rely on old departure times. Book via pelni.co.id or 12Go. Ekonomi fares for this segment are unconfirmed in available sources — reference fare: Kelas 1A IDR 1,318,000 (~SGD 101, May 2026 data). Batu Ampar port is under renovation in 2026; allow extra time at the port.

Batam to Jakarta by PELNI Ship

KM Kelud connects Batu Ampar port (Batam) with Tanjung Priok, Jakarta's main port. The voyage takes approximately 32 hours. The ship may stop at Tanjung Pinang or Tanjung Balai Karimun on the way, extending the journey slightly depending on the month's schedule.

This is one of Indonesia's great inter-island liner routes — a different kind of travel from the quick ferry hops to Singapore.

Who Uses This Route

Primarily Indonesian domestic passengers — workers, students and families. International travellers occasionally make the journey for the experience or as part of a broader Indonesian trip.

Fares

Ekonomi fares for the Batam–Jakarta segment are not confirmed in available sources — check pelni.co.id for current prices. For reference (May 2026 data):

  • Kelas 1A: IDR 1,318,000 (~SGD 101) — 2-berth cabin, ensuite, TV
  • Kelas 1B: IDR 1,084,000 (~SGD 83) — 4-berth cabin

Fares change periodically; always verify before booking.

How to Book

  1. pelni.co.id — click "Reservasi Tiket"
  2. PELNI Mobile app — search "PELNI" on iOS App Store or Google Play
  3. Enter passenger details including passport number (required for the ship manifest)
  4. Pay via virtual account (BRI, BNI) or other available channels
  5. Collect your boarding pass at Batu Ampar port on departure day
  6. Booking typically opens about 30 days before departure

12Go also lists this route and may offer a more convenient booking interface for international travellers.

What's Onboard

KM Kelud has an Alfamart convenience store, a mini cinema (IDR 10,000 per screening), a sun deck, a clinic and prayer facilities. Economy class has individual power sockets. Meals are included for First and Second Class; Economy passengers buy food from onboard outlets.

Port Note

Batu Ampar port is undergoing renovation as of 2026, expected to complete by end of year. Allow extra time at the port on the day of departure.

Operators on This Route

  • PT PELNI (Pelayaran Nasional Indonesia) — KM Kelud. Schedules change monthly. Always verify on pelni.co.id or the PELNI Mobile app before booking.

Hotels in Tanjung Priok Port, Jakarta

View all hotels