Visit Baratang Island From Port Blair, Havelock & Neil – [LATEST GUIDE]

Discover the best travel options to reach Baratang Island, Middle Andaman .
Explore ferries, buses, and cabs for a seamless journey in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

How To Reach Baratang Island?

Baratang island, the only place in India to discover mud volcanoes, is a hidden treasure in Andaman and Nicobar’s scenic islands. Known for its lush biodiversity, limestone caves, and rich mangrove creeks, Baratang or Ranchiwalas Island offers a unique blend of stunning landscapes and nature’s blessings. Situated 120 kilometers from Port Blair, 40 kilometers from Havelock Island, and 20 kilometers from Nile Island, voyagers can choose ferries, private cabs, and government bus services to reach this must-see destination in the Great Andaman.

But there’s a twist. You can’t reach Baratang Island in your respective vehicles due to government regulations, geographical limitations, and safety issues. So, what is the ideal mode of transportation to the island, and where will you switch which vehicle? Let’s find out!

Port Blair (Sri Vijaya Puram) to Baratang Ferry Schedule and Ticket Prices

As of 2024, the government ferry from Port Blair to Baratang Island operates daily, on a proper schedule, departing from Pheonix Bay Jetty to reach the Middle Strait. This is one of the ideal, fastest, and most affordable transport mediums for travelers and locals, but it is not available every day. The ferry service is operated by the Andaman and Nicobar Islands administration, and you can visit the DSS counter in person or book tickets online on the STARS website. Currently, no Private ferry runs on this route. The table below provides detailed information on the ferries operated on Batarang Island from Vijaya Puram.

Particulars	Government Ferry
Departure	Phoenix Bay Jetty
Departure timing	6:30 AM, 11:00 AM
Journey time to Baratang	2 – 3 hrs
Port Blair to Baratang Ferry Fare	INR 400 to 500
Return time (Baratang to Port Blair)	Starts at 3:00 PM
Name of ships	MV North Passage, MV Nicobar
Seats Classes	Chair & Seat

Havelock (Swaraj Dweep) to Baratang Ferry Schedule and Ticket Price

As of 2024, there are no direct ferry services from Havelock to Baratang. Overall, 8 ferries (4 private ferries and four government ferries) run between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, so getting a ferry to Port Blair will be easy. You can take a ferry from Port Blair to Baratang because road transit vehicles go through a check-post checking process, which is not required for a ferry. These ferry services are provided by the Directorate of Shipping Services (DSS) and several private organizations, and the tickets are available at DSS counters or on the STARS website.

The table below provides information on the ferry from Havelock to Baratang Island via Port Blair.

Particulars	Government Ferry
Departure Jetty	Havelock Jetty
Arrival Jetty	Pheonix Bay Jetty, Port Blair
Departure timing	6:00 AM (Havelock to Port Blair) 11:00 AM (Port Blair to Baratang)
Price (per person)	INR 400 to 500
Classes of Seatings	Cabin, Bunk, and Deck

Charter boat to Baratang from Port Blair, Havelock & Neil Island

Charter boats from Port Blair, Neil, and Havelock islands are a premium and reliable transit option for a trip to Baratang island. These options are often opted for by groups or families preferring privacy, comfort, and customized timing. Private firms operate them and offer onboard services for visiting popular attractions, refreshments, cleaned spaces, and travel guides. The availability of these boats depends on season and sea conditions.

Rental charges: INR 50,000 – INR 80,000, depending on number of passengers, route and boat size.
Schedule: Personalized departure time, as booked by the customer.
How to book: Via charter services, online booking with boat companies, or local travel agents.
Contact Info: Andaman Aquaholic – +91-9476010203, +91-8900948164 (Call & watsapp)

Port Blair to Baratang Govt. & Private Buses

Bus services (both private and government) are one of the most straightforward and affordable transit options available from Port Blair to Baratang. If you want to take a tour of the island by bus, you have to book tickets through local travel agencies, online websites, or the STS Bus terminal before 5:00 AM to get tickets quickly. While buses are affordable and environmentally friendly for traveling to Baratang, they may not offer smooth transit service due to poor road conditions, speed, flexibility, comfort, and longer travel time.

Passengers Can book private bus tickets online for Port Blair to Baratang on these websites:

https://www.anandtransports.com/
https://www.geetanjalitransport.com/index
https://www.krajalakshmitransport.in/index

The table below provides information on the buses from Port Blair to Baratang Island.

Particulars	Government Bus	Private Bus
Operated by	Andaman Transport Department	Private operators
Departure timing	5:30 AM	6 AM
Pickup Points	STS Bus Terminal, Aberdeen Bazar	STS Bus Terminal, Aberdeen Bazar
Journey time	3.5 – 4 hrs	2 hrs
Price (per person)	INR 150 to 200	INR 300 to 600
Seating	non-AC	Both AC and Non-AC
Arrival time at Jirkatang Checkpost	9:00 AM	8:00 AM
Return time	1:00 – 4:00 PM	1:00 – 4 PM

Private Cabs to Baratang from Port Blair

Although expensive, Private cabs are the most convenient transport option to reach Baratang islands from Port Blair. A cab costs around ₹4500 for a four persons, includes driver fees, fuel charges and return journey. The service is available throughout the year.

The trip includes transfers, entry tickets, and pickup and drop-off from the hotel or resort. The journey starts at at your convenient time, preferably in the early morning and provides a mangrove fiber boat ride to reach limestone caves and a mud volcano trip.

The 58 km drive to Jarawa tribal reserve checkpost takes takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes offering scenic beauty of the forests, picturesque beaches, birds chirping, trekking, caves, and the Jarawa tribe during transit.

Book Private Cab Service Contact Number

Andaman Cabs: 09933263867
Andaman Cabs Booking: 09933259998

Visit Baratang by Air from Port Blair

Visiting Baratang Islands by direct flight from anywhere on the globe is impossible. You must first take a flight to Port Blair and then take a bus, cab, or ferry to Baratang Island.

How to book Ferries on our Platform

Currently, AndamanFerryTicket.Com doesn’t offer any private ferries from Port Blair, Neil Island and Havelock to Baratang Island. Therefore, you cannot purchase tickets to these routes on our platform. Once we resume the ferry services to these routes, we will update this segment with details, including ferry names, schedules, ticket costs, and available seating classes. Stay connected for future reference when we restart transport facilities across the islands.

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