Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal

If you’re looking for an alternative to travelling by land to Malaysia, look no further than the ferry.

Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal is a ferry terminal in Singapore that offers ferry services to Desaru Coast and Tanjung Pengelih in Malaysia.

For your ease and convenience, we have compiled handy information about this ferry terminal down below.

 

1. Location

 

Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/XFhyK9W5uEwJjZ4Q8

 

2. Transport To Ferry Terminal

There are two transport options to Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal.

The first is by bus. You can opt for the Changi Shuttle Bus To Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal, from Changi Airport, with the schedule as below.

Changi Shuttle Bus To Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal Schedule

Or you can go by Bus 35 & Bus 35M from Tanah Merah MRT Station or Bedok Bus Interchange. For more, read Public Bus To Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal.

Otherwise, you choose to go to the ferry terminal by car, local taxi, or Grab car.

 

3. Ferry Terminal Operator & Routes

There is only 1 ferry operator that provides service from Singapore to Malaysia, and that is BatamFast.

While BatamFast is known for servicing routes to Indonesia, this guide will only focus on ferry rides to Malaysia only.

There are two routes to Malaysia, as listed below:

From Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal Ferry Operator
To Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal Batam Fast Ferry
To Tanjung Pengelih Ferry Terminal Batam Fast Ferry

 

Tickets can be purchased through BatamFast’s official website or BatamFast’s ticket counter at Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal.

Most people get their tickets online in advance, as the ferry is in high demand and will likely be sold out especially during peak season, like long weekends or public holidays.

 

4. Ferry Terminal Parking Area & Fee

If you’re driving to Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal, there’s no need to worry about parking because there’s plenty of it.

Check out the 3 outdoor car parks (Carpark A, B, and C) in the maps below:

Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal Car Parking Area

 

Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal Car Parking Area View

From now until 31 December 2024, enjoy a discounted parking rate of SGD 15 per day (excluding GST).

More on the rates here.

 

5. Departure Procedure

Read Step By Step Guide Ferry from  SG To Desaru Coach Ferry Terminal for the full procedure.

 

6. Facilities Available

These are the services provided at the ferry terminal:

  • Duty-free shopping (Departure and Arrival)
  • 7-Eleven
  • Anua Money Group Exchangers
  • Baby Care Room
  • AJ Oasis (F&B Outlet)
  • Central Thai (F&B Outlet)
  • OCBC ATM
  • Offshore Bar & Grill (F&B Outlet)

 

7. Restaurant/Cafe In Ferry Terminal

Coffee Gao Gao is the only eatery here. It’s only a 1 or 2-minute walk from customs