Route overview
Island hopping from Bali: ferry and fast boat routes
Fast boats sail from Bali to the Gili Islands, Lombok, Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan, and there is a public ferry to Lombok. Some boats also connect the islands directly, without a return to Bali.
Route guides
Ferry and fast boat routes from Bali
Each route guide covers the ports at both ends, a map, the boat options and the travel day, with live fast boat times from Ferryhopper.
Route guide
Bali to Gili Islands
- Boat type
- Fast boat
- Crossing time
- From 1 hr 30 minTime on the water
- Fare per adult
- From €17.70Fast boat
Route guide
Bali to Lombok
- Boat type
- Fast boat or public ferry
- Crossing time
- From 1 hr 15 minTime on the water
- Fare per adult
- From €17.70Fast boat
Route guide
Bali to Nusa Penida
- Boat type
- Fast boat or car ferry
- Crossing time
- From 30 minTime on the water
- Fare per adult
- From €7.50Fast boat
Route guide
Bali to Nusa Lembongan
- Boat type
- Fast boat
- Crossing time
- From 30 minTime on the water
- Fare per adult
- From €10.06Fast boat
Live from Ferryhopper
Fast boats from Bali: times and prices
Choose your port, your island and your date to see the fast boats Ferryhopper sells, with departure times and fares.
Side by side
Compare the routes from Bali
The main departure port per route, with the number of boats, the shortest crossing and the starting fare on the Ferryhopper timetable.
| Route | Main port | Boats a day | Shortest crossing | Fare from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bali to Gili Islands | Padang Bai | 17 to Gili Trawangan | 1 hr 30 min | €17.70 |
| Bali to Lombok | Padang Bai | 13 fast boats to Bangsal, plus the public ferry to Lembar | 1 hr 15 min to Senggigi, 1 hr 30 min to Bangsal; about 4 hrs 30 min by ferry to Lembar | €17.70; ferry IDR 65,300 |
| Bali to Nusa Penida | Sanur | 37 to 38 | 30 min | €7.50 |
| Bali to Nusa Lembongan | Sanur | 14 to 16 | 30 min | €10.06 |
Ferryhopper timetable for 5 November, 12 November and 3 December 2026; public ferry fare from ASDP, 2026. Fares change with the date and the operator.
In the other direction: Lombok to Bali, with up to 13 fast boats a day from Bangsal to Padang Bai and the public ferry from Lembar. Not sure where to leave from? Which Bali port should I use?
Island hopping
Boats between the islands
You do not always have to go back to Bali. These connections run between the islands themselves.
Gili Islands to Nusa Penida
Fast boats sail from Gili Trawangan and from Gili Air to Banjar Nyuh: 4 a day from each island, 2 hrs to 3 hrs 55 min, from €19.13. One boat a day from each island goes to Buyuk.
Gili Islands to Nusa Lembongan
From Gili Trawangan to Jungut Batu: 2 boats on some days, 2 hrs 30 min to 3 hrs 15 min, €27.50.
Between the Gili Islands
A local boat cooperative runs public and island-hopping boats between Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air. Tickets are sold at the harbour.
Gili Islands and Lombok
Local public boats cross between the three islands and Bangsal on Lombok, and leave when full. Lombok to Gili Islands
Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan
Across the Yellow Bridge, on foot or by motorbike. The bridge is closed to cars.
Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Penida
Local boats cross from the Yellow Bridge on Nusa Lembongan to Toyapakeh on Nusa Penida in about 15 min and leave when full. Buy the ticket locally; Ferryhopper does not list these boats.
Fast boats: Ferryhopper timetable for 5 and 12 November 2026. Local boats: see the route guides.
Questions about island hopping from Bali
Which island is the quickest to reach from Bali?
Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan: the fast boats from Sanur take from 30 min. The Gili Islands take from 1 hr 30 min by fast boat from Padang Bai.
Can I go from the Gili Islands to Nusa Penida without going back to Bali?
Yes. On the Ferryhopper timetable for 5 November 2026, 4 fast boats a day sail from Gili Trawangan to Banjar Nyuh on Nusa Penida, and 3 a day in the other direction.
Is there a ferry from Bali to the islands?
The public ferry sails from Padang Bai to Lembar on Lombok, and a car ferry from Padang Bai to Nusa Penida. To the Gili Islands and Nusa Lembongan, the crossing is by passenger fast boat.
Last checked: 2 November 2026. Times, fares and port details change. Check them with the operator before you travel.