How To Go To Pengerang From Singapore

Last updated 14 Sep 2024SGMYTAXI

Are you heading to Pengerang?

Whether you’re going there for business or as a pitstop on the way to Desaru, it’s natural to worry if it’s going to be a straightforward journey.

Not only that but what are the transport options available?

In this article, we’ll walk you through ways on how to go to Pengerang from Singapore.

With our step-by-step instructions, you can even get to Pengerang blindfolded.

Table of Contents
1. Overview: Transport Singapore To Pengerang
2. Private Car Taxi From Singapore To Pengerang
3. Ferry To Pengerang From Singapore
4. Bus To Pengerang From Singapore

1. Overview: Transport Singapore To Pengerang

If you are planning to go to from Singapore to Desaru Coast via Pengerang, here’s an important disclaimer:

This is not a recommended route to Desaru Coast!

Why? Because there are no free shuttle buses at the Tanjung Pengelih Jetty in Pengerang that will take you to Desaru Coast.

In fact, unless you have a car, it’s difficult getting around here. That’s why there are only two ways you can go to Pengerang from Singapore: private car taxi or ferry service.

So while it’s not unusual to go to Pengerang, people who travel to this oil & gas town are mostly working there.

2. Private Car Taxi From Singapore To Pengerang

Private taxis (SGMYTAXI) are highly recommended by families, groups, and oil & gas staff traveling from Singapore to Pengerang.

They are willing to pay a bit more because the services offer so much benefits!

These benefits include:

Drivers pick you up at your preferred location in Singapore and take you directly to Pengerang at your chosen date and time.
Immigration clearance process is very hassle-free. Just give your passport to the driver and you don’t need to disembark at customs.
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The spacious MPV car offer a more comfortable ride than public transports.
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3. Ferry To Pengerang From Singapore

So, if you’re Googling how to get to Pengerang from Singapore, most search results will tell you to take a bumboat from Changi Point Ferry Terminal. DON’T do this!

This info is outdated and the boat service is no longer in operation. What you SHOULD do instead is take a BatamFast Ferry from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal to Pengerang.

Step 1: Buy Ferry Ticket At Batamfast.com

Buy a ticket from Singapore to Pengerang (Pengelih) through the BatamFast website.

You’ll see that there is only one ferry service a day, operating only 3 days a week.

Ticket Price	Schedule	Days Of Operation
SGD 43 (incl. surcharge and departure fees)	10:40am	Friday, Saturday, Sunday only

Step 2: Go To Singapore Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal

You can go to Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal by public bus, MRT train, taxi, or car.

Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal Departure hall

For more, read the complete Singapore Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal guide.

Step 3: Get Boarding Pass At The Counter & Immigration Clearance

At Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal, walk to the BatamFast ticket counter.

BatamFast Counter at Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal

Hand your passport to the officer. You will receive your boarding pass. (2 passes if you bought a return ticket).

Then, proceed to clear customs. Remember to keep an eye on the monitor and only proceed when instructed to!

Tips:

Typically, it’s recommended to arrive at least an hour before boarding, since you need 15 minutes to get through customs.
However, I’d encourage budgeting more time especially during long weekends or public holidays.

Step 4: Wait Ferry Arrive & Board The Ferry From Singapore To Tanjung Pengelih Ferry Terminal

Gates will only open 10 minutes before boarding. Grab a snack or activate your eSIM while waiting.

Desaru Coast Ferry Routes

The ferry ride from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal to Tanjung Pengelih Ferry Terminal takes about 45 minutes.

Step 5: Arrive Tg. Pengelih, Malaysia Immigration Clearance & Head To Pengerang

Upon arrival at Tg. Pengelih, disembark the ferry and go through customs clearance.

Once that’s all done, you have to figure out how to get to your next destination.

There are NO taxis and Grab in the area. In fact, car rental services appear to be scarce as well.

To avoid being stranded, arrange for a private car taxi beforehand.

Reminders:

It’s imperative that you plan your journey carefully. BatamFast only has a single return journey from Friday to Sunday.
Schedules may vary depending on weather on your travel date.