Ferry from Bali to Lombok

Ferry from Bali to Lombok at a glance

Here is what the Bali to Lombok ferry looks like: fast boats (2 h) or the slow car ferry (4-5 h) run by Eka Jaya, BlueWater Express and the public car ferry, about 2 hours from port to port, several fast boats a day; car ferry hourly. You board at Padang Bai and step off at Bangsal or Senggigi (fast boat), Lembar (car ferry). Haqqi Tours checks the sailings for the date you travel and tells you the cost before anything is booked.

• Route: Bali to Lombok (about 70 km by sea)
• Operator: Eka Jaya, BlueWater Express and the public car ferry
• Crossing time: about 2 hours
• Vessels: fast boats (2 h) or the slow car ferry (4-5 h)
• Frequency: several fast boats a day; car ferry hourly
• Departure port: Padang Bai
• Arrival port: Bangsal or Senggigi (fast boat), Lembar (car ferry)
• Vehicles: cars and motorbikes carried on the car ferries
• Booking: form on this page, confirmation through WhatsApp, electronic ticket by message

Things to do in Lombok after the ferry

Lombok is Bali's quieter neighbour, with Mount Rinjani, the beaches of Kuta and the Gili islands off its coast. Start with Selong Belanak bay, Mandalika circuit and Mount Rinjani, then Gili Trawangan, Gili Air and Gili Meno and Sendang Gile and Tiu Kelep waterfalls. A tip from our desk: Give us your airline, flight number and the exact hotel or harbour name; for the Gili Islands tell us which harbour and boat time you have, since cars cannot go to the islands. Some southern villas are on narrow lanes, so send the pin location.

We offer tours and transfers in Lombok as well as the ferry ticket - one conversation, one plan for the whole trip.

Best time to take the ferry from Bali to Lombok

May to September is dry with the best beach, boat and Rinjani weather; November to March is wet and rougher for boats, and Rinjani trails are usually closed in the wet season. Roads around Mataram are busy at weekday rush hours. On the water, the season shows in sea conditions and availability more than in comfort: book early for summer, Easter and holiday weekends between Bali and Lombok, and choose morning sailings when the wind is forecast.

Ferry or flight from Bali to Lombok?

Ferry versus plane between Bali and Lombok comes down to time, luggage and the view: the ferry has the deck, the luggage and the town-centre arrival; the plane has speed. On this route the ferry is the option Haqqi Tours recommends first for families and anyone with a car.

Return ferry from Lombok to Bali

The Lombok to Bali ferry is the same crossing in reverse, about 2 hours. Haqqi Tours offers the return ticket in the same conversation; if the return date is not fixed, an open return on the same operator keeps it flexible.

How much does the ferry from Bali to Lombok cost?

Ferry prices from Bali to Lombok move with the season and the vessel: the same crossing can cost a fraction on the conventional ferry in April of what the high-speed boat costs on an August weekend. Rather than quote a figure that will be wrong next week, we check the fare for the day you want to sail and send it by WhatsApp before you decide.

What we include in the price we send: the ticket for each passenger, the vehicle if you bring one, any reserved seat or cabin you asked for, port taxes, and our service - checking the timetable, booking, sending the e-ticket and answering questions before and during the crossing.

Cheapest ferry ticket from Bali to Lombok: how to pay less

Getting the lowest fare on the ferry from Bali to Lombok is a matter of vessel, timing and flexibility. Here is how Haqqi Tours finds you a cheap ferry ticket:

• Book early for July, August, Easter and holiday weekends, when sailings sell out and fares rise
• Travel on a weekday - Friday and Sunday sailings carry the highest fares
• Let us know if your dates are flexible; moving by a day often changes the fare
• Compare operators - on this route the cheapest company changes with the date
• Price the crossing with and without the car - for two people a rental at the other end is sometimes cheaper
• Book the return with the outbound - open returns and round-trip fares are cheaper on many operators

Send us the form with your dates and we tell you which sailing is the cheapest ferry from Bali to Lombok that day and how much a different day would save.

How to book ferry tickets from Bali to Lombok with Haqqi Tours

The easiest way to book a ferry from Bali to Lombok is to let a person do it. The form asks for the essentials; the details - a car and its length, a cabin, a pushchair, a pet, a connection on arrival - you tell us on WhatsApp when we message you to confirm. We provide the ticket, explain check-in at Padang Bai and stay reachable during the crossing.

• Step 1 - fill in the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children
• Step 2 - we message you in the WhatsApp chat with the sailings, vessels, seats or cabins and the cost
• Step 3 - you confirm the sailing you prefer and we arrange payment in the same chat
• Step 4 - we issue the e-ticket and send it; we stay in touch until you land in Lombok

If plans change, the same WhatsApp thread handles it. We spell out the operator's change and cancellation rules for the fare you chose before you pay, so there are no surprises later.

Timetable and season of the Bali to Lombok ferry

Sailing times on the Bali to Lombok route depend on the shipping line and the month - as a rule several fast boats a day; car ferry hourly. Morning departures are typically the calmest and the most reliable; the last sailing of the day is the one to avoid if you have an onward connection. We choose the sailing to fit your plan and tell you the check-in time at Padang Bai.

If a sailing is cancelled by the shipping line for weather, you are rebooked on the next available or refunded; our WhatsApp desk handles that for you on the day.

Departure: Padang Bai

The ferry from Bali to Lombok leaves from Padang Bai, in Bali - Bali is Indonesia's island of temples, rice terraces and surf, and its single airport, Ngurah Rai (DPS), sits on the narrow isthmus beside Kuta: Seminyak is about 10 km north, Nusa Dua 12 km south, Canggu 20 km, Ubud 35 km inland and Amed or Lovina a two-to-three-hour drive across the island. Foot passengers should be at the port 45 to 60 minutes before departure; vehicles generally 60 to 90 minutes, earlier on international crossings where passports are checked. Getting there: Bali has no rail and the public Trans Metro Dewata buses stop far from most villas; ride-hailing is restricted at the airport, so a pre-booked car with a name board is the normal arrival, and a Sprinter or minivan the choice for a family with surfboards.

• Just ask which gate or terminal your sailing uses - big ports have several
• Foot passengers: at the port 45-60 minutes before departure; vehicles 60-90 minutes
• Keep the electronic ticket and the ID or passport used for booking together
• Luggage is carried free within the shipping line's limits; large bags go on the racks or the car deck

Arrival: Bangsal or Senggigi (fast boat), Lembar (car ferry)

Arrival is at Bangsal or Senggigi (fast boat), Lembar (car ferry). Lombok is Bali's quieter neighbour, with Mount Rinjani, the beaches of Kuta and the Gili islands off its coast. We can have a Haqqi Tours driver at the pier with your name, or tell you the best way to your hotel by bus or taxi. If you brought the car, the road out of the port is signposted for the main routes.

Arriving late? We note your arrival and, if you have booked a transfer, the driver tracks the ferry, so a delay costs you nothing.

On board the Bali to Lombok ferry: seats, cabins, cars and luggage

What is the Bali to Lombok ferry like on board? Fast boats (2 h) or the slow car ferry (4-5 h), with airline-style seats, lounges, a café or restaurant and open decks on the larger ships; overnight vessels add cabins with beds and showers. Cars, motorbikes and bicycles travel on the vehicle deck and you go up to the passenger decks for the crossing. Luggage is not weighed; you keep it with you or on the racks. Haqqi Tours explains the seat and cabin options for the exact ship you are booking so you pay for what you will use.

• Seats: economy, airline-style, lounge and business on the fast boats; deck seats on the slow ferries
• Cabins with beds and showers on overnight sailings - two to four berths
• Café, bar or restaurant on most vessels; open decks on the conventional ferries
• Vehicles on the car deck - give us the car's length and height when booking

Why book your Bali to Lombok ferry ticket with Haqqi Tours

Haqqi Tours is a licensed tour operator that books ferry tickets from Bali to Lombok week in, week out. We provide the ticket for every passenger and vehicle, the seats or cabin you want, the cheapest fare for your travel date, and a human through WhatsApp in Arabic and English before, during and after the crossing. Around the ferry, we offer transfers to the port, tours and hotels at both ends. Fill out the form; we message you with sailings and the price; you decide.