The coast of one of the Gili Islands from the air, with a pier and the village along the beach

Destinations

Islands near Bali: where the boats go

Four destinations are a boat ride from Bali: Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan to the south-east, from 30 min from Sanur, Lombok to the east, from 1 hr 15 min from Padang Bai, and the Gili Islands off Lombok, from 1 hr 30 min.

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The islands off Bali and the main routes

The Nusa islands lie across the Badung Strait, south-east of Bali. The Gili Islands and Lombok lie across the Lombok Strait, further east.

Map: the islands near Bali and the main boat routesMap of Bali, Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, the Gili Islands and Lombok. Fast boats sail from Sanur to Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan, and from Padang Bai to the Gili Islands and to Bangsal and Senggigi on Lombok. The public ferry sails from Padang Bai to Lembar on Lombok. The lines are indicative and not for navigation.WALLACE LINEBALILOMBOKLombok StraitNusa PenidaNusa LembonganGili IslandsMount Agung3,031 mMount Rinjani3,726 mGili Islands, from 1 hr 30 minLombok, from 1 hr 15 minPadang BaiSanurGili TrawanganSenggigiLembarBanjar Nyuh20 kmN Map: the islands near Bali and the main boat routesMap of Bali, Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, the Gili Islands and Lombok. Fast boats sail from Sanur to Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan, and from Padang Bai to the Gili Islands and to Bangsal and Senggigi on Lombok. The public ferry sails from Padang Bai to Lembar on Lombok. The lines are indicative and not for navigation.WALLACE LINEBALILOMBOKPadang BaiSanurSenggigiLembarGili Islands20 kmN
  • Fast boat
  • Public ferry
  • Bali port
  • Arrival port

Indicative routes, not for navigation. Terrain: Mapzen Terrain Tiles (SRTM, ETOPO1). Coast: © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Compare the islands near Bali

The main departure port, the shortest crossing and how you get around once you arrive.

Islands near Bali at a glance
IslandMain port in BaliShortest crossingBoats a dayGetting around
Nusa PenidaSanur30 min37 to 38Scooter or car with a driver
Nusa LembonganSanur30 min14 to 16Pick-up truck, tuk-tuk, scooter or buggy
Gili IslandsPadang Bai1 hr 30 min17 to Gili TrawanganOn foot, by bicycle or by cidomo, a horse-drawn cart; no motor vehicles
LombokPadang Bai1 hr 15 min to Senggigi; 1 hr 30 min to Bangsal13 fast boats to Bangsal, plus the public ferryTaxi, private driver or scooter

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Destination guides

Bali and the four island destinations

Each guide covers where the boats arrive, a map of the island and how to get around.

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Boats to the islands: times and prices

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Padang Bai to Gili Trawangan

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Questions about the islands near Bali

Which island near Bali is the quickest to reach?

Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan: the fast boats from Sanur take from 30 min, and both work as a day trip from Bali.

Which islands can I combine on one trip?

The Gili Islands and Lombok are linked by public boats from Bangsal, and Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan by local boats. Fast boats also sail directly from the Gili Islands to Nusa Penida. See boats between the islands.

Are the islands part of Bali?

Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan belong to the province of Bali. Lombok and the Gili Islands belong to West Nusa Tenggara.

Last checked: 2 November 2026. Times and transport details change. Check them before you travel.

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