Pelabuhan Pasir Gudang Ferry Terminal

Pasir Gudang Ferry Terminal is located 38 km east of Johor Bahru City Centre. Travel duration from Pasir Gudang to Batam Centre via ferry is 1 hour 15 minutes covering 26 nautical miles.

The ferry terminal started on 5th December 2001. Several industries include transportation and logistics, petrochemicals, shipbuilding, etc. Many essential facilities like Johor Port, the motor racing circuit, Pasir Gudang town center and an indoor stadium surround the terminal. The terminal is an essential public transit place for people living nearby. The operating time of the terminal is usually 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM all days of the week.

The ferry is popular for connecting the city of Pasir Gudang to Batam Island in Indonesia. Many locals and tourists board the ferry from Pasir Gudang Ferry Terminal to reach Batam Island. You can book a ferry ticket online from Pasir Gudang to Batam. It is a popular route frequented by many tourists and locals.

Address of Pasir Gudang Ferry Terminal

Lot 21, Jalan Feri,

Pelabuhan Johor Pasir Gudang,

81700 Pasir Gudang, Johor, Malaysia

How to Get to Pasir Gudang Ferry Terminal

Getting to the Pasir Gudang Ferry Terminal is easy. There are many public means of transport for this route from Penang, KL or other cities in Malaysia.

• From KLIA, if you’re planning to reach Pasir Gudang Ferry Terminal directly, it will take 4 hours by bus. If you are traveling via your vehicle, you can drive from Pasir Gudang Bus Terminal to the Ferry Terminal. The journey will take just 12 minutes.
• The Pasir Gudang Ferry Terminal is well connected by buses, and you can board a bus from any nearby city. You can also take a bus from Kuala Lumpur and other cities to Pasir Gudang Bus Terminal. From there you can take a cab to the Pasir Gudang Ferry Terminal.

Popular Routes that Start from Pasir Gudang Ferry Terminal

Popular routes that are available from Pasir Gudang Ferry Terminal are

• Pasir Gudang to Batam Island

If you’re planning to visit Batam Island from Pasir Gudang by ferry, you can easily book your tickets on redBus.

redBus is your go-to partner for all your ticketing services. You can get the schedules and fares of all the ferries on redBus. In addition, you can now book your ferry tickets from anywhere in the world.

Popular Ferry Operators

There is one ferry operator from Pasir Gudang Ferry Terminal:

• Pasir Gudang Passenger Ferry is a popular ferry operator and serves between Pasir Gudang Ferry Terminal and Batam Island, Indonesia.

Services Available Near the Pasir Gudang Terminal 

• Petrol Services

Petron and Caltex are available to ensure fuel accessibility for your vehicle. 

• Transportation Services

Taxi Stand: Taxis are available for passengers requiring immediate and scheduled transportation. Taxi fares are based on routes, tolls paid by customers. 

• Parking Facilities

Bus Parking: Parking space available for bus

Drop off: Quick Passenger drop off is available. 

Car Parking: Private vehicle parking available based on duration fees. Smart Parking System is installed with entry via scanning car plate numbers, with payment options like Touch ‘n Go (TNG), Visa and Mastercard. 

Hourly Parking Fees:

• 10 minutes: Free

• 1st hour: RM 2.00

• 2nd hour: RM 4.00

• 3rd hour: RM 6.00

• 4th hour: RM 8.00

• Subsequent hours (up to 1 day): RM 8.00 per hour.

• Heavy Vehicle Access

The lanes near the ferry terminal are designed to accommodate heavy vehicles.

Amenities Available at the Ferry Terminal

The Pasir Gudang Ferry Terminal provides several amenities for passengers. The terminal is industrial and tourist-friendly, with many facilities. Some of the top facilities at the terminal are:

• Currency exchange: Facility available for money exchange. 

• Parking: Dedicated area for vehicles.

• Food Court / Cafeteria:  Offers a variety of food options

• Duty-free store: Cheaper perfume, cosmetics, etc. 

• Grocery Mart: Convenient for last-minute shopping needs.

• Surau/ Prayer room: Dedicated space for prayer and reflection.

• Touch 'n Go Kiosk: Allows for Touch 'n Go card-related services

• AC Waiting area: Dedicated air conditioned area for waiting 

• Washroom: Accessible restrooms for travelers

• Pesuruhjaya Sumpah Kaunter: Commissioner of Oath counter for legal services especially for foreigners to deal with legal documents.

• Massage Chair Machine:  Available for relaxation while waiting. Pay per service

Ferry Operators and Routes 

Due to close proximity it is popular among Malaysia and Singaporean citizens, a busy island in Indonesia, Batam Island. The terminal operates trips from Pasir Gudang to the main entry ports of Batam Centre. Passengers must arrive 1 hour before departure for check in as counters close 15 minutes prior.

• Dolphin Fast Ferry

Operating hours for Dolphin Ferry from the terminal is listed below:

• MV Citra Indah

Citra Indah is a passenger ship built in 2010 at Indonasia. 

• MDM Express Ferries

MDM Express Ferries have passenger capacity of 163. 

Timing for other ferry operators offering services Pasir Gudang <> Batam Centre is listed below: 

* Ferry schedules subject to change. 

Seaport Tax for Ferry Services from Pasir Gudang

For adults and children aged 4-12 years, Pasir Gudang Ferry charges a seaport tax of RM 25.00 for online purchases including walk-in or counter buys.

Things to do near Pasir Gudang Ferry Terminal

If you’re in Pasir Gudang, there are many places you can visit near the ferry terminal.

• Visit the Muzium Layang Layang (Kite Museum)- The kite museum is popular among tourists and has a huge display of different types of kites. The kites are of great cultural importance in Malaysia.
• Spend time at Bukit Layang Layang- The Bukit Layang Layang is a beautifully landscaped park with two artificial lakes. Many people come here for kite flying since it is very windy.
• Visit Sarang Buaya- The Sarang Buaya is a small Crocodile sanctuary aimed at educating people about crocodiles and you can also buy food to feed the crocodiles. It is educational tourism, and you can learn about the uniqueness of crocodiles.

Travelers must pay a nominal terminal fee over and above the ferry ticket prices to the ferry terminals in Indonesia and Singapore. The terminal fee varies by country and must be paid to the terminal operator at the ferry terminal.

While there are also surcharges and peak prices, the terminal fee has to be paid at the terminal unless stated otherwise, as included in the ferry tickets. It is advised that you check the ticket inclusions when making the ferry ticket booking online.

Seaport Tax for Ferry Services from Pasir Gudang

For adults and children aged 4-12 years, Pasir Gudang Ferry charges a seaport tax of RM 25.00.

Terminal Fee For Ferry Trips From Batam

For all ferry trips departing from Badan Pengusahaan Batam (BP Batam), including Batam Centre, Sekupang and Waterfront ferry terminals, a Batam Terminal Fee of IDR100,000 per passenger is applicable.