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Voykit pocket guide · Indonesia
Sekupang
Use Sekupang as a ferry hub for day trips to Sumatra or nearby Batam districts; no need to stay overnight unless you want the KTM Resort.
Sekupang is the main domestic ferry terminal on Batam's north‑west coast, linking to Sumatra, the Riau Islands and Singapore. The area has few hotels, so most visitors spend a few hours catching ferries or playing a round of golf, then return to Batam centre or stay at the KTM Resort.
- Country
- Indonesia
- Best months
- May–Oct
- Avoid
- Dec–Feb (rainy season)
- Stay
- 0–1 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- IDR
- Money
- Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere.
- Daily spend
- Budget Rp 200,000–300,000 excl. bed · Mid Rp 300,000–500,000 excl. bed · High Rp 500,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Telkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check.
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Fire 113 · Ambulance 118
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · European round pins.
- Tipping
- Warung: Nothing.; Restaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed.; Drivers and guides: Rp50,000–100,000 a day.; Spa: Rp20,000–50,000.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali.
- Toilets
- Western in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Local coffee | Rp 10,000–15,000 |
| Nasi goreng (fried rice) | Rp 20,000–35,000 |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | Rp 80,000–100,000 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- BPN · Hang Nadim Airport (Batam)
- About 30 min by taxi from Sekupang
Typical fares
- Sekupang → Batam centre (taxi)
- about Rp 90,000, 20–25 min (check)
- Ferry Sekupang → Tanjung Balai
- ≈ Rp 150,000–250,000, 2 h (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Taxis are the main option; rides to Batam centre or nearby golf courses take 15–30 min. No public bus service directly to the port.
See and do
Known for
- Sekupang ferry terminal
- Golf courses (Indah Puri, Batam Hills, Southlinks)
- KTM Resort
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Nagoya (Lubuk Baja) | Taxi about 20 min | ≈ 30 min |
| Batam Centre | Taxi 25 min | ≈ 35 min |
| Nongsa (Nongsapura) | Taxi 30 min | ≈ 40 min |
| Waterfront City (Teluk Senimba) | Taxi 30 min | ≈ 40 min |
Sleep
- KTM Resort
- Balinese‑style cottages, air‑conditioned, private bathroom; rate starts at USD 53.72 (≈ Rp 900,000) per night.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Hello | Selamat pagisuh-lah-mat pah-gee |
| How much? | Berapa harganya?buh-rah-pah har-gah-nyah |
| Where is the ferry terminal? | Di mana pelabuhan feri?dee mah-nah peh-lah-boo-han feh-ree |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Light handshake then hand to chest; smile; avoid: Firm grips
- Left hand: Give and receive with the right; avoid: Passing anything with the left
- Temples: Sarong and sash; step around offerings; avoid: Standing higher than priests
- Keeping calm: Patience; indirect requests; avoid: Anger in public
- Pointing: Thumb; avoid: Index finger
Scams and watch-outs
- Accommodation is limited; book KTM Resort or plan to stay elsewhere on Batam.
- Ferry schedules vary by season; check times before arrival.
Sekupang is generally safe; watch for traffic when crossing roads and keep belongings secure on ferries.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Sekupang yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Sekupang ferry terminal
- Golf courses (Indah Puri, Batam Hills, Southlinks)
- KTM Resort
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Batam Port – Sekupang: batamport.bpbatam.go.id/sekupang/
- KTM Resort: sites.google.com/view/ktm-resort/
- Wikivoyage: Sekupang, revision 4661341 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4661341
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/sekupang). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.