Lombok to Bali ferry and fast boat
Fast boats sail from Bangsal and Senggigi to Padang Bai and south Bali. The public car ferry sails from Lembar to Padang Bai.
Boats off a beach on Lombok
- Fastest fast boat, Bangsal to Padang Bai
- 1 hr 30 min
- Fast boats a day, Bangsal to Padang Bai
- 13
- Fast boat fare per adult
- From €17.70
- Public ferry fare per adult foot passenger
- IDR 65,300
Fast boats: Ferryhopper timetable for 12 November and 3 December 2026; for 5 November it lists no boats to Padang Bai. Public ferry: BPTD NTB schedule and ASDP fares, 2026.
How to get from Lombok to Bali by boat
Bangsal on the north-west coast has the most fast boats to Bali. On the Ferryhopper timetable for 12 November and 3 December 2026, 13 fast boats a day sail from Bangsal to Padang Bai between 08:30 and 16:00, with a crossing of 1 hr 30 min to 2 hrs 55 min. Senggigi on the west coast has 2 to 4 boats a day to Padang Bai.
Boats to south Bali take longer. From Bangsal, 2 to 4 boats a day sail to each of Sanur, Serangan and Nusa Dua, in 2 hrs 55 min to 4 hrs 15 min. From Senggigi, 3 boats a day sail to Nusa Dua.
The public car ferry sails from Lembar in south-west Lombok to Padang Bai throughout the day, in about 4 hrs 30 min. With a car or motorbike, it is the only option.
Route map
Lombok to Bali ferry map and ports
Fast boats and the public ferry leave from different ports on Lombok. In Bali, both arrive at Padang Bai; fast boats also sail to Sanur, Serangan and Nusa Dua in south Bali.
- Fast boat to Padang Bai
- Fast boat to south Bali
- Public ferry
- Departure port
- Arrival port
Indicative routes, not for navigation. Terrain: Mapzen Terrain Tiles (SRTM, ETOPO1). Coast: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Departure ports on Lombok
- BangsalNorth-west coast, opposite the Gili Islands. Most fast boats to Bali.
- SenggigiWest coast, the resort area north of Mataram. Fast boats to Padang Bai and Nusa Dua.
- LembarSouth-west Lombok. The public ferry to Padang Bai.
Arrival ports in Bali
- Padang BaiEast Bali. Fast boats from Bangsal and Senggigi, and the public ferry from Lembar.
- SanurSouth-east Bali. Fast boats from Bangsal.
- SeranganSouth Bali. Fast boats from Bangsal.
- Nusa DuaSouth Bali. Fast boats from Bangsal and Senggigi.
Two ways across
Fast boat or public ferry to Bali
The fast boats leave from the north-west and west coast of Lombok; the public ferry leaves from Lembar in the south-west. Both reach Padang Bai in east Bali.
Fast boat
Passenger boats from Bangsal and Senggigi to Padang Bai and south Bali. Ferryhopper sells tickets for 14 operators on these crossings.
- From
- Bangsal, Senggigi
- To
- Padang Bai, Sanur, Serangan, Nusa Dua
- Crossing
- 1 hr 15 min to 2 hrs 55 min to Padang Bai; 2 hrs 15 min to 4 hrs 15 min to south Bali
- Departures
- 13 a day from Bangsal to Padang Bai, 08:30 to 16:00
- Fare
- From €17.70 per adult
- Vehicles
- No
Public ferry
The car ferry between Lembar and Padang Bai, for foot passengers, motorbikes and cars. Tickets are sold by ASDP Indonesia Ferry.
- From
- Lembar
- To
- Padang Bai
- Crossing
- About 4 hrs 30 min; up to 6 hrs in bad weather
- Departures
- Throughout the 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
Lombok to Bali fast boat: times and prices
Choose Bangsal or Senggigi, your Bali port and your date to see the fast boats Ferryhopper sells, with departure times and fares. Tickets for the public ferry from Lembar are sold by ASDP through Ferizy.
On this page
Which Lombok port fits your trip
Bangsal has the most fast boats, Senggigi is closest to Mataram, and Lembar is the port for the public ferry and closest to Kuta Lombok and the airport.
| If you stay in | Bangsal | Senggigi | 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.
| Crossing | Departures a day | Crossing time | Fare per adult |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangsal to Padang Bai | 13 | 1 hr 30 min to 2 hrs 55 min | €17.70 to €52.96 |
| Senggigi to Padang Bai | 2 to 4 | 1 hr 15 min to 2 hrs 45 min | €25.00 to €30.00 |
| Bangsal to Sanur | 2 to 4 | 3 hrs 15 min to 4 hrs 15 min | €25.50 to €33.87 |
| Bangsal to Serangan | 2 to 3 | 2 hrs 55 min to 4 hrs | €38.00 to €52.96 |
| Bangsal to Nusa Dua | 2 | 3 hrs 25 min to 4 hrs | €42.50 |
| Senggigi to Nusa Dua | 3 | 2 hrs 15 min to 3 hrs 5 min | €42.50 |
Ferryhopper timetable for 5 November, 12 November and 3 December 2026, starting fare per departure. For 5 November, Ferryhopper lists no boats from Bangsal or Senggigi to Padang Bai. Fares change with the date and the operator.
How long is the ferry from Lombok to Bali?
The fast boat from Bangsal to Padang Bai takes 1 hr 30 min to 2 hrs 55 min on the water; the public ferry from Lembar takes about 4 hrs 30 min. Your travel day is longer: add the road to the port on Lombok, check-in, and the road from Padang Bai to where you stay in Bali. An example from Senggigi to Seminyak:
- Senggigi
- By road26 km
- BangsalDeparts 12:30
- Fast boat1 hr 30 min
- Padang BaiArrives 14:00
- By road51 km
- Seminyak
Before you travel
Fast boat tickets
Ferryhopper sells the fast boats from Bangsal and Senggigi to Padang Bai, Sanur, Serangan and Nusa Dua. Check-in time and place are on your ticket: finding the departure point.
Public ferry tickets
ASDP sells public ferry tickets 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).
Last boat of the day
On the Ferryhopper timetable for 12 November 2026, the last fast boat from Bangsal to Padang Bai leaves at 16:00 and the last one from Senggigi at 14:50. The boats to south Bali leave between 08:00 and 14:25.
Nyepi
On Nyepi, the Balinese Day of Silence, Padang Bai port closes and the ferry from Lembar stops. In 2026 the ferry stopped at Lembar from 21:00 on 18 March to 01:30 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 in Bali
Padang Bai is in east Bali; Sanur, Serangan and Nusa Dua are in the south. The arrival port decides how far you still have to drive.
| If you are going to | From Padang Bai | From Sanur | From Serangan | From Nusa Dua |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seminyak | 51 km | 17 km | 14 km | 22 km |
| Canggu | 50 km | 18 km | 22 km | 31 km |
| Ubud | 40 km | 20 km | 32 km | 45 km |
| Uluwatu | 73 km | 38 km | 30 km | 25 km |
| Bali airport | 56 km | 21 km | 13 km | 16 km |
Road distances from OpenStreetMap route planning, October 2026. Drive times depend on traffic.
Most boats from Lombok arrive at Padang Bai in east Bali, 40 km from Ubud and about 50 km from Seminyak, Canggu and Kuta. For south Bali and the airport, a boat to Sanur, Serangan or Nusa Dua saves most of that drive, but the crossing is longer.
Onward travel
- To Nusa Penida and Nusa LembonganFast boats leave from Sanur. Bali to Nusa Penida
- To the airportBali airport is 13 km by road from Serangan, 16 km from Nusa Dua, 21 km from Sanur and 56 km from Padang Bai.
Questions about Lombok to Bali by boat
Is it quicker to fly from Lombok to Bali?
The flight between Lombok (LOP) and Bali (DPS) 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. From the south of Lombok the airport is closer; from Senggigi and the north-west, the harbours at Senggigi and Bangsal are. Add the road and check-in to compare the whole journey.
What time is the last boat from Lombok to Bali?
On the Ferryhopper timetable for 12 November 2026, the last fast boat from Bangsal to Padang Bai leaves at 16:00 and arrives at 17:30. The public ferry from Lembar sails throughout the day.
Can I take a car or motorbike from Lombok to Bali?
Only on the public ferry from Lembar to Padang Bai. 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 the Gili Islands to Bali?
Fast boats sail straight from the Gili Islands to Bali; you do not need to cross to Lombok first. For 12 November 2026, Ferryhopper lists 17 boats from Gili Trawangan to Padang Bai. See Bali to Gili Islands for the boats in both directions.
Last checked: 2 November 2026. Fares, times and port details change. Check them with the operator before you travel.