BALI TO LOMBOK BY SEA – FERRIES AND FAST BOATS

There are numerous fast boat services operating between Bali, Lombok and the Gili islands every day. All fast boats must stop at Bangsal Harbour in North Lombok for port clearance, so it is possible to reach mainland Lombok using any of the fast boat services to the Gilis. See our Gili Guide for more.

Eka Jaya Fast Ferry offers the only fast ferry service between Bali and Lombok mainland. Ferries arrive and depart from Senggigi Jetty, right in the centre of Senggigi Beach, West Lombok.

Large and comfortable ferries operate from Serangan Harbour in South Bali direct to Senggigi and return, making it convenient for those staying in in Nusa Dua, Sanur, Kuta, Legian and Seminyak.

Eka Jaya Matra – a modern and comfortable ferry licensed for up to 260 passengers – also transfers passengers between Padang Bai Harbour and Senggigi every day. ekajayafastferry.com

Gili Getaway operates several comfortable fast boats connecting Bali and Lombok (including Gili Gede and the islands of southwest Lombok) from Serangan Harbour in the south of Bali. giligetaway.com

PUBLIC FERRY: Padang Bai Harbour (east Bali) provides the sea link between mainland Bali and Lombok. Lembar Harbour (Lombok) is on the southwest coast, approx. 1 hour from both Senggigi and Kuta.

Arrange transport and buy tickets online or direct from the ticket office at the harbours, or use a reputable tour company to provide a transfer service. Public Ferries run 24 hours a day and depart every hour for the sea crossing between Bali and Lombok. The fare is Rp 62,200 per person and the trip takes approx. 4 to 5 hours, depending on sea conditions.

It’s a slow but scenic ferry trip and the cheapest way to travel between the islands. It’s also useful if you want to take a motorcycle (approx. Rp 160,000) or car (from approx. Rp 1,127,000).