✈️🚤 How to Get to Lombok from Bali: Boat, Flight & Ferry Guide

If you’re planning to visit Lombok (or the Gili Islands) from Bali, you’ve got a few ways to cross the Lombok Strait: by fast boat, slow ferry, or plane. Each option has its own pros, cons, and price range, depending on your budget, schedule, and comfort level.

Here’s your complete guide to getting to Lombok from Bali the easy way.

Quick answer: There are three ways to get from Bali to Lombok. A fast boat from Padangbai takes about 1.5 to 2 hours and costs roughly IDR 350,000 to 900,000, and is the most popular choice, especially if you are heading to the Gilis. The public ferry from Padangbai to Lembar is the cheapest at around IDR 70,000 but takes 4 to 7 hours and is best for budget travelers or those with a motorbike or car. Flying from Denpasar to Lombok International Airport is the fastest at just 30 to 40 minutes, from about IDR 400,000 one-way.

🚤 Option 1: Fast Boat from Bali to Lombok

⚓ The Most Popular Option for Travellers

Fast boats are the most common way to travel from Bali to Lombok or the Gilis.

Departure ports in Bali:

• Padangbai (most common and closest to Lombok)

• Serangan (near Sanur and Denpasar)

Arrival port in Lombok:

• Bangsal Harbor (most boats stop on the Gilis islands before of after)

💸 Prices

• Economy: IDR 350,000–500,000 one-way

• Premium: IDR 600,000–900,000 one-way
  (Prices vary by company and season.)

⏱️ Travel time

• From Padangbai → Lombok: about 1.5 to 2 hours

• From Serangan → Lombok: about 2.5 to 3.5 hours

✨ Why it’s worth paying more

While you can find cheap tickets, it’s worth spending a bit more for:

• Air-conditioned cabins and more leg space (huge comfort difference!)

• Stable, larger boats (less seasickness)

• Safer and smoother ride with reputable companies

🧭 Recommended fast boat companies

• Eka Jaya Fast Boat – reliable, modern, with AC and onboard snacks

• BlueWater Express – high-end service and safety
  

⛴️ Option 2: Public Ferry (Slow Boat)

If you’re on a tight budget or traveling with a motorbike or car, the public ferry is your cheapest option.

Departure port: Padangbai (Bali)
Arrival port: Lembar (southwest Lombok)

⏱️ Travel time

• 4 to 7 hours, depending on weather and sea conditions

💸 Prices

• Per person: around IDR 70,000

• With motorbike: ~IDR 150,000

• With car: ~IDR 400,000+

⚠️ Things to know

• Basic facilities only: no air conditioning or assigned seats

• Can get crowded and hot during the day

• Sometimes delays due to rough seas or port congestion

💡 Tip: Bring snacks, water, and a jacket. The ferry runs 24/7, but daytime crossings are usually calmer.

✈️ Option 3: Flights from Bali to Lombok

✈️ The Fastest and Most Comfortable Way

If you prefer comfort and reliability, flying is the best option.

Airlines:

• Wings Air

• Garuda Indonesia

• Citilink

• Lion Air

⏱️ Flight duration

Only 30–40 minutes from Denpasar (DPS) to Lombok International Airport (LOP).

💸 Prices

• Low season: from IDR 400,000–600,000 one-way

• High season: up to IDR 900,000–1,200,000

🚗 From Lombok Airport

Once you land, you can easily continue to:

• Kuta Lombok – 30 minutes

• Senggigi – 1.5 hours

• Bangsal Harbor (for the Gilis) – 2.5 hours

💡 Tip: Book flights early during high season (June–September), they fill up quickly!

Getting to Lombok from Bali: FAQ

What is the fastest way to get from Bali to Lombok?

Flying is fastest, just 30 to 40 minutes from Denpasar (DPS) to Lombok International Airport (LOP), compared with 1.5 to 2 hours on a fast boat from Padangbai.

What is the cheapest way to get from Bali to Lombok?

The public ferry from Padangbai to Lembar is the cheapest at around IDR 70,000 per person, but it takes 4 to 7 hours and has only basic facilities.

What is the best way to get from Bali to the Gili Islands?

A fast boat is usually best, as most services from Padangbai stop at the Gilis before or after Bangsal Harbor, so you can go straight to the islands.

How long is the fast boat from Bali to Lombok?

About 1.5 to 2 hours from Padangbai, or 2.5 to 3.5 hours from Serangan near Sanur and Denpasar.

⚖️ Comparison: Which Option Should You Choose?

Once you reach Lombok, here is how to get to the Gili Islands from Lombok. Need a hand planning the crossing? Message us on WhatsApp and we will point you to the best option for your dates.