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Desaru to Tanah Merah Ferry

The Desaru Tanah Merah ferry route connects Malaysia to Singapore and is available for booking all year round. Batam Fast Ferry provide up to 3 sailings per week. The distance between Desaru ferry port and Tanah Merah ferry port is approximately 23 nautical miles (43km), making it a quick and easy transport link for passengers travelling around the Riau Islands.

Choose between 3 ferries from Desaru to Tanah Merah each week with Direct Ferries and find the best deal. Passengers are not currently able to bring their cars onboard this ferry service. Therefore, we recommend that you look for alternative ferries to Singapore which accommodate vehicles.

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Desaru - Tanah Merah Ferry Route Summary
Departure CountryJohor
Destination CountrySingapore
No. of Operators1
OperatorsBatam Fast Ferry
Average Price$160
Average Daily Sailings1
Average Weekly Sailings4
Average Sailing Duration1 h 30 m
Fastest Sailing Duration1 h 30 m
First Ferry12:30
Last Ferry17:30
Distance18 Nautical Miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 March 2025.

Desaru to Tanah Merah Ferry Most Popular Questions

  • How long is the ferry from Desaru to Tanah Merah?

    The ferry crossing time from Desaru to Tanah Merah is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes. Sailing duration may vary from season to season and by operator, so we would advise doing a live check using our Deal Finder.

  • How much is the ferry from Desaru to Tanah Merah?

    Desaru to Tanah Merah ferry price can differ depending on the season. The average price of a ferry from Desaru to Tanah Merah is $160. Price exclusive of booking fees.

  • Which ferry companies operate between Desaru to Tanah Merah?

    Batam Fast Ferry provide the ferries from Desaru to Tanah Merah.

  • How can I book ferry tickets from Desaru to Tanah Merah?

    Book ferries from Desaru to Tanah Merah through our deal finder and check our offers page to view the latest ferry offers. 

  • Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Desaru to Tanah Merah?

    Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger from Desaru to Tanah Merah with

  • Can you take your car on the ferry from Desaru to Tanah Merah?

    Cars are currently not allowed to board ferries from Desaru to Tanah Merah.

  • Can you bring pets on the ferry from Desaru to Tanah Merah?

    Pets are not currently allowed on ferries between Desaru and Tanah Merah.

  • How far is Desaru to Tanah Merah?

    The distance from Desaru to Tanah Merah is 18 nautical miles.

Tanah Merah Guide

Located in the east of Singapore, Tanah Merah is made up of largely private residential properties, country clubs, and some light industrial parks. When land reclamation works began in the early 1970s, most of the coastal hills were levelled and dumped into the sea to create the present East Coast and the East Coast Parkway was constructed almost completely on reclaimed land. The location of Tanah Merah Kechil cliff is where Temasek Primary School now stands and it is possible to see where the hills abruptly end at the junction of Bedok South Avenue 3 and Upper East Coast Road at one end, and New Upper Changi Road at the other end.

Tanah Merah is a Malay phrase that translates into "red soil". Tanah Merah was once a hilly area with two prominent cliffs: Tanah Merah Besar, a large cliff, and Tanah Merah Kechil, a small cliff. The roads leading to the cliffs were named Tanah Merah Besar Road and Tanah Merah Kechil Road respectively. The names remain today.

The area is also home to the Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal with regular services to the Indonesian Riau Islands.

Desaru to Tanah Merah Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 3/24/2025 and 3/30/2025


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Batam Fast Ferry 12:30 14:00 1 hour 30 minutes Sun
Batam Fast Ferry 17:15 18:45 1 hour 30 minutes Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun
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