Singapore Getaways

You will need to go from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal to take the ferry from Singapore to Bintan. If you are planning a trip to Bintan, you will also want to read the post Bintan ferry schedules and prices.

Public Transport: Take the MRT to Tanah Merah MRT, board bus 35 and take it to the last stop at Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal (12 mins).

Taxi: Almost every taxi driver will know how to get to Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal.

Map & Directions:

Simply your location into the box below and click “Find” – gothere.sg will help you determine the best route to Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal.

What to do while waiting for your ferry:
1. The prata is quite good and worth trying.
2. The nasi lemak is decent value for money.
3. You could check-in early, go to Duty Free Shop and buy some beer to drink.
4. To be honest, there is not much to do while waiting.

Bintan Ferry: The only way to get from Singapore to Bintan is by sea. Apart from chartering a boat, the best way to get there is by ferry.

Travelling Time: The duration of a Singapore to Bintan ferry trip is usually 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Departure: If you’re in Singapore, here’s how to get to Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal. Ferries go to the northern part of Bintan, Bandar Bentan Telani Ferry Terminal, as well as the southern part of Bintan, Sri Bintan Pura Ferry Terminal in Tanjung Pinang. They depart from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal in Singapore.

Bintan Ferry to Bandar Bentan Telani: You can expect to pay SGD $63.20 for a 2-way ticket per adult if you’re travelling over the weekend. Check out the latest ferry ticket fares and timing to Bandar Bentan Telani at the Bintan Resort Ferries website.

Bintan Resort Ferries Schedule

Bintan Ferry to Bandar Bentan Telani: Check out the latest ferry ticket fares and timing to Tanjung Pinang at the Penguin Ferry and Indofalcon websites. About SGD $50-60.

Penguin Ferry Schedule to Tanjung Pinang

Indo Falcon Ferry Schedule to Tanjung Pinang

Visa Info: Singaporeans don’t need a visa to Indonesia. Check out the Singaporean Visa Info page for more info. More details on who can buy a “Visa on Arrival” can be found here. Cost is about SGD $14.50 for a 7 day visa.

Jonker Street (Jalan Hang Jebat) is a popular weekend market in Malacca.

Activities

- Eat street food, the popiah there is exceptionally delicious.  Chicken rice balls in the afternoon (closed in the evening) opposite the bank (junction of Jalan Hang Jebat and Lorong Hang Jebat). Avoid the pineapple tarts, most of them are are too dry – take a picture with their record-setting one though.

- Shop. Lots of interesting little knick-knacks and of course the requisite tourist shops. For some reason, MAC make-up was exceptionally popular.

Map

Jonker Street

Tips

- Not all antiques are antiques. Use common sense.

- Don’t eat the “china pear” it literally takes your breath away and makes breathing hard for awhile. If you have any idea why please leave it in the comments!

Wondering how to get to Malacca? While it is relatively easy to drive to Malacca, my favourite way to get from Singapore to Malacca is by bus. If you only have a weekend, try not to spend your precious time looking for a parking space.