Melaka / Port Klang ↔ Dumai: the Malaysia to Indonesia border crossing
About 90 minutes of formalities between Malaysia and Indonesia, and this is one of the frontiers you can cross without abandoning your seat.
Malaysia ↔ Indonesia · about 90 minutes · 2 services · 1 written-up journey
How the crossing works
Melaka / Port Klang ↔ Dumai
Malaysia ↔ Indonesia- Where
- Ferry terminal
- On the train?
- n/a
- Luggage
- Yes
- Visa
- Indonesian VOA / e-VOA availability at Dumai is narrower than at the airports. Verify before committing.
- Cash on the far side
- Indonesian rupiah.
- Time cost
- About 90 minutes of formalities
The trap. This route has suspended and resumed repeatedly. Do not build an itinerary on it without confirming it is currently running, and keep the Singapore–Batam routing as your fallback.
The position here moves. Confirm it against the operator and your own government's current advice before you book anything that depends on it.
What crosses here
| Service | Operator | Time | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melaka ferry terminal → Dumai Melaka–Dumai international ferry | Riau / Straits ferries | 3h | $40 |
| Port Klang → Dumai Port Klang–Dumai international ferry | Riau / Straits ferries | 5h | $45 |
Typical scheduled running time for the crossing leg itself, which does not include the 90 minutes of formalities above. Allow for both when you are working out whether a connection holds. Fares are indicative.
Riau / Straits ferries. Operators on the Straits routes change often. Check what is currently sailing before you commit to a date. Punctuality: weather.
Getting to each side
The frontier is rarely the problem. Reaching it on a day when something onward is still running usually is.
Melaka ferry terminal
Malaysia| Reached by | Operator | Time | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tampin / Pulau Sebang → Melaka ferry terminal Bus / taxi from Pulau Sebang | Local transfer | 45m | $5 |
Dumai
Indonesia| Reached by | Operator | Time | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batam Centre → Dumai Riau inter-island ferry | Riau / Straits ferries | 6h | $30 |
| Dumai → Pekanbaru Coach | Long-distance coach | 3h | $8 |
Port Klang
Malaysia| Reached by | Operator | Time | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| KL Sentral → Port Klang KTM Komuter | KTMB | 1h 12m | $2 |
Journeys through Melaka / Port Klang ↔ Dumai
Written up in full, each with this crossing in its proper place in the itinerary rather than as a footnote.
- Kuala Lumpur to Pekanbaru overland 4 legs · 2d · $84
Plan a journey through it Pick two places and the crossing appears in the itinerary, with the buffer it needs.