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Ferry Route

PELNI Batam → Medan (KM Kelud)

Batu Ampar Port, Batam → Belawan Port, Medan

Schedule Notes

KM Kelud sails approximately once a week. Schedules are issued monthly and can change due to port maintenance, weather, or operational decisions — never rely on old departure times. Book via pelni.co.id or the PELNI Mobile app; collect your boarding pass at Batu Ampar port on departure day. Note: Batu Ampar port is undergoing renovation works expected to complete by end of 2026 — allow extra time at the port.

Batam to Medan by PELNI Ship

KM Kelud is the PELNI inter-island passenger ship connecting Batam's Batu Ampar port with Belawan, the port of Medan. The voyage takes approximately 24 hours. This is not a ferry crossing — it is a long-distance overnight ship, one of Indonesia's classic inter-island liners.

Who Uses This Route

The route is primarily used by Indonesian domestic passengers — migrant workers, students and families travelling between Sumatra and the Riau Islands. International tourists occasionally make the crossing for the experience or as part of a wider Indonesian journey.

Fares (January 2026 tariff, Belawan–Batam segment)

  • Ekonomi: IDR 304,500 (~SGD 23) — open bunk beds, shared facilities
  • Kelas 2B: IDR 495,500 (~SGD 38) — 8-berth cabin
  • Kelas 2A: IDR 533,500 (~SGD 41) — 6-berth cabin
  • Kelas 1B: IDR 761,500 (~SGD 59) — 4-berth cabin
  • Kelas 1A: IDR 922,500 (~SGD 71) — 2-berth cabin, ensuite bathroom, TV

Source: detikSumut, December 2025. Verify current fares on pelni.co.id before booking.

How to Book

  1. pelni.co.id — click "Reservasi Tiket" (ticket reservation)
  2. PELNI Mobile app — search "PELNI" on iOS App Store or Google Play
  3. Enter passenger details including NIK (Indonesian ID) or 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

You can also check 12Go for this route — they list PELNI sailings and may be a more convenient booking interface for international travellers.

What's Onboard

KM Kelud carries an Alfamart convenience store, a small 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 purchase food from onboard outlets.

Route Note

The full KM Kelud route also calls at Tanjung Pinang and/or Tanjung Balai Karimun on some voyages. The exact intermediate stops vary — see the current schedule on pelni.co.id.

Port Note

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

Operators on This Route

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

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