Bali to Lombok ferry and fast boat
Two ways across the Lombok Strait: a fast boat to the north-west and west coast of Lombok, or the public car ferry to Lembar in the south-west.
A bay on the coast of Lombok
- Fastest fast boat, Padang Bai to Bangsal
- 1 hr 30 min
- Public ferry, Padang Bai to Lembar, average
- 4 hrs 30 min
- Fast boat fare per adult
- From €17.70
- Public ferry fare per adult foot passenger
- IDR 65,300
Fast boats: Ferryhopper timetable, November and December 2026. Public ferry: BPTD NTB schedule and ASDP fares, 2026.
How to get from Bali to Lombok by boat
Padang Bai in east Bali has the most boats to Lombok: fast boats to Bangsal and Senggigi, and the public ferry to Lembar. Fast boats also leave from Sanur, Serangan and Nusa Dua in south Bali; those crossings take longer and there are fewer of them.
Where you stay on Lombok decides the port. Bangsal, on the north-west coast, is closest for the north-west and Senaru. Senggigi is closest for the west coast and Mataram. Lembar, the public ferry port, is closest for Kuta Lombok and the south.
If you travel with a car or motorbike, the public ferry is the only option. For everyone else, the fast boat is the quicker crossing; the public ferry is the cheaper one.
Route map
Bali to Lombok ferry map and ports
Fast boats and the public ferry use different ports on Lombok. On Bali, both sail from Padang Bai; fast boats also leave from Sanur, Serangan and Nusa Dua in south Bali.
- Fast boat from Padang Bai
- Fast boat from south Bali
- Public ferry
- Departure port
- Arrival port
Indicative routes, not for navigation. Terrain: Mapzen Terrain Tiles (SRTM, ETOPO1). Coast: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Departure ports in Bali
- Padang BaiEast Bali. Fast boats to Bangsal and Senggigi, and the public ferry to Lembar.
- SanurSouth-east Bali. Fast boats to Bangsal.
- SeranganSouth Bali. Fast boats to Bangsal on some days.
- Nusa DuaSouth Bali. Fast boats to Senggigi and Bangsal.
Arrival ports on Lombok
- BangsalNorth-west coast, opposite the Gili Islands. Most fast boats arrive here.
- SenggigiWest coast, the resort area north of Mataram. Fewer fast boats.
- LembarSouth-west Lombok. The public ferry from Padang Bai.
Two ways across
Fast boat or public ferry to Lombok
The two boats leave from the same port in east Bali, Padang Bai, but arrive in different parts of Lombok. The fast boat is quicker on the water; the public ferry takes vehicles and arrives in the south-west.
Fast boat
Passenger boats from Padang Bai and south Bali to the north-west and west coast of Lombok. Ferryhopper sells tickets for 13 operators on these crossings.
- From
- Padang Bai, Sanur, Serangan, Nusa Dua
- To
- Bangsal, Senggigi
- Crossing
- 1 hr 15 min to 2 hrs 45 min from Padang Bai; 2 hrs 30 min to 5 hrs 20 min from south Bali
- Departures
- 13 a day from Padang Bai to Bangsal, 08:30 to 14:00
- Fare
- From €17.70 per adult
- Vehicles
- No
Public ferry
The car ferry between Padang Bai and Lembar, for foot passengers, motorbikes and cars. Tickets are sold by ASDP Indonesia Ferry.
- From
- Padang Bai
- To
- Lembar
- Crossing
- About 4 hrs 30 min; up to 6 hrs in bad weather
- Departures
- At least 13 a day
- Fare
- IDR 65,300 per adult foot passenger
- Vehicles
- Motorbike IDR 169,400; car up to 5 m IDR 1,184,100
Live from Ferryhopper
Bali to Lombok fast boat: times and prices
Choose your Bali port, Bangsal or Senggigi, and your date to see the fast boats Ferryhopper sells, with departure times and fares. Tickets for the public ferry to Lembar are sold by ASDP through Ferizy.
On this page
Which Bali port fits your trip
From south Bali, Sanur, Serangan and Nusa Dua are closer by road than Padang Bai. The crossings from there take longer and there are fewer boats, so compare the road with the crossing.
| If you stay in | Padang Bai | Sanur | Serangan | Nusa Dua |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seminyak | 51 km | 17 km | 14 km | 22 km |
| Canggu | 50 km | 18 km | 22 km | 31 km |
| Kuta | 52 km | 18 km | 10 km | 17 km |
| Ubud | 40 km | 20 km | 32 km | 45 km |
| Bali airport | 56 km | 21 km | 13 km | 16 km |
Road distances from OpenStreetMap route planning. Drive times depend on traffic; check a navigation app at your departure time.
| Crossing | Departures a day | Crossing time | Fare per adult |
|---|---|---|---|
| Padang Bai to Bangsal | 13 | 1 hr 30 min to 2 hrs 40 min | €17.70 to €52.96 |
| Padang Bai to Senggigi | 4 | 1 hr 15 min to 2 hrs 45 min | €25.00 |
| Sanur to Bangsal | 4 | 2 hrs 30 min to 5 hrs 20 min | €25.50 to €33.87 |
| Serangan to Bangsal | 0 to 2 | 3 hrs 30 min to 3 hrs 45 min | €40.00 to €52.96 |
| Nusa Dua to Senggigi | 3 | 2 hrs 30 min to 3 hrs 5 min | €42.50 |
| Nusa Dua to Bangsal | 2 | 4 hrs 5 min to 5 hrs 20 min | €42.50 |
Ferryhopper timetable for 5 November, 12 November and 3 December 2026, starting fare per departure. Fares change with the date and the operator.
More detail per port, for every route from Bali: Which Bali port should I use?
How long is the ferry from Bali to Lombok?
The fast boat from Padang Bai to Bangsal takes 1 hr 30 min to 2 hrs 40 min on the water; the public ferry to Lembar takes about 4 hrs 30 min. Your travel day is longer: add the road to the port in Bali, check-in, and the road from the arrival port to where you stay. An example from Seminyak to Senggigi:
- Seminyak
- By road51 km
- Padang BaiDeparts 08:30
- Fast boat2 hrs 30 min
- BangsalArrives 11:00
- By road26 km
- Senggigi
On the Ferryhopper timetable for 5 November 2026, 12 of the 13 fast boats from Padang Bai to Bangsal leave at the same time as a boat of the same operator to Gili Trawangan, and most of them reach Bangsal after Gili Trawangan. Ask the operator whether your boat calls at the Gili Islands first.
Before you travel
Fast boat tickets
Ferryhopper sells the fast boats from Padang Bai, Sanur, Serangan and Nusa Dua to Bangsal and Senggigi. Check-in time and place are on your ticket: finding the departure point.
Public ferry tickets
ASDP sells tickets for Padang Bai to Lembar online through Ferizy, the ASDP website and app, from 60 days before departure. ASDP advises buying your ticket at least one day before you travel.
Luggage, surfboards and bikes
Free luggage differs by operator: on Ferryhopper, from 1 bag of 20 kg to 2 bags of 30 kg together. Per operator. Ask the operator about surfboards and bikes before you book a fast boat.
Reduced mobility
Ask the operator about steps, help with boarding and wheelchairs before you book: what to ask.
Flights on the same day
We cannot say whether a connection will work. Boat and flight are separate bookings, and the sea can delay or stop boats: what to count.
Cars and motorbikes
Only the public ferry carries vehicles: IDR 169,400 for a motorbike and IDR 1,184,100 for a car up to 5 m (class IV A). If you rent a vehicle in Bali, ask the rental company whether you may take it to Lombok.
Children
Age groups differ by fast boat operator: on Ferryhopper, the child fare applies up to 9, 10, 11 or 12 years depending on the operator. Most operators on this route list infants under 2 or 3 years free of charge.
Nyepi
On Nyepi, the Balinese Day of Silence, Padang Bai port closes. In 2026 the ferry service there stopped from 04:00 on 19 March to 11:30 on 20 March. The date and times change every year; check them before you plan a crossing in March or April.
Weather and disruption
Check before you travel
Strong wind and high waves in the Lombok Strait can stop the fast boats. In December 2022, the fast boats between Padang Bai and Gili Trawangan were suspended for at least 2 days, and travellers were directed to the public ferry. In bad weather the public ferry crossing can take up to 6 hrs.
BMKG, the Indonesian weather agency, publishes a daily wave forecast for the Lombok Strait crossing: maritim.bmkg.go.id. If your boat is cancelled, contact the seller of your ticket. For a Ferryhopper booking, tell Ferryhopper, because refunds are not automatic.
Where you arrive on Lombok
The arrival port decides how far you still have to go. Choose the boat by where you stay on Lombok, not only by the crossing time.
| If you are going to | From Bangsal | From Senggigi | From Lembar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senggigi | 26 km | In Senggigi | 36 km |
| Mataram | 26 km | 14 km | 24 km |
| Kuta Lombok | 74 km | 63 km | 49 km |
| Lombok airport | 58 km | 47 km | 33 km |
| Senaru (Rinjani) | 57 km | 80 km | 103 km |
Road distances from OpenStreetMap route planning, October 2026.
Bangsal lies on the north-west coast, opposite the Gili Islands. Senggigi is the resort area on the west coast, 14 km from Mataram. Lembar is the ferry port in the south-west, 24 km from Mataram and 49 km from Kuta Lombok.
Onward travel
- To the Gili IslandsIf the Gili Islands are your first stop, take a boat from Bali straight to the islands. Bali to Gili Islands
- To the airportLombok International Airport is 58 km by road from Bangsal, 47 km from Senggigi and 33 km from Lembar.
Questions about Bali to Lombok by boat
Is it quicker to fly from Bali to Lombok?
The flight from Bali (DPS) to Lombok (LOP) takes 44 min on average. Lombok International Airport lies in the south of the island: 24 km by road from Kuta Lombok, 47 km from Senggigi and 58 km from Bangsal. For Kuta Lombok and the south, the flight arrives closer; for Senggigi and the north-west, the fast boat to Senggigi or Bangsal does. Add the road and check-in to compare the whole journey.
Can I take a car or motorbike to Lombok?
Only on the public ferry from Padang Bai to Lembar. The fares are IDR 169,400 for a motorbike and IDR 1,184,100 for a car up to 5 m (class IV A). Buy the ticket through Ferizy before you travel.
How do I get from Lombok back to Bali?
The same crossings run in the other direction. Fast boats sail from Bangsal and Senggigi to Padang Bai and south Bali, and the public ferry sails from Lembar to Padang Bai throughout the day. All ports, times and fares in that direction: Lombok to Bali.
Can I combine Lombok and the Gili Islands?
Yes. Ferryhopper lists fast boats from Padang Bai both to the Gili Islands and to Bangsal, which lies opposite the islands. You can start with either. Between Bangsal and the islands, public boats leave when full and you buy the ticket at the harbour: see Lombok to Gili Islands. The route guide Bali to Gili Islands covers the fast boats from Bali.
Last checked: 2 November 2026. Fares, times and port details change. Check them with the operator before you travel.