Ferry from Lombok to Bali

Ferry from Lombok to Bali at a glance

Here is what the Lombok to Bali ferry looks like: slow public car ferry (fast boats also run from Teluk Nare and the Gili Islands) run by ASDP Indonesia Ferry (public car and passenger ferry), about 4 hours 30 minutes from port to port, around the clock, roughly every 1-2 hours. You board at Lembar Harbour, south-west Lombok and step off at Padangbai Harbour, east Bali. Haqqi Tours checks the sailings for your travel date and tells you the cost before anything is booked.

• Route: Lombok to Bali (about 100 km by sea)
• Operator: ASDP Indonesia Ferry (public car and passenger ferry)
• Crossing time: about 4 hours 30 minutes
• Vessels: slow public car ferry (fast boats also run from Teluk Nare and the Gili Islands)
• Frequency: around the clock, roughly every 1-2 hours
• Departure port: Lembar Harbour, south-west Lombok
• Arrival port: Padangbai Harbour, east Bali
• Vehicles: cars and motorbikes carried on the car ferries
• Booking: form on this page, confirmation on WhatsApp, e-ticket by message

The Lembar to Padangbai ferry is the cheapest way to cross the Lombok Strait and carries cars, motorbikes and lorries; the fast boats from Teluk Nare or the Gilis to Padangbai, Sanur or Serangan take about 1.5 to 2.5 hours, and rough seas can cancel sailings.

Ferry or flight from Lombok to Bali?

Ferry versus plane between Lombok and Bali 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 Bali to Lombok

Coming back? Say so on the form. A return ferry ticket from Bali to Lombok booked with the outbound is frequently cheaper than two separate bookings, and it keeps the whole trip on one WhatsApp thread with one point of contact.

How much does the ferry from Lombok to Bali cost?

Ferry prices from Lombok to Bali 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 verify the fare for the day you want to sail and send it in the WhatsApp chat before you decide.

Ask us for two or three sailings and we send the cost of each - fast boat and slow boat, morning and afternoon - so you can see the difference before you book the Lombok to Bali ferry.

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

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

• 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
• Ask about children's, student and resident fares, and about vehicle offers outside high season
• Choose the conventional ferry over the high-speed boat when time allows - it is cheaper, steadier and often more scenic
• Book early for July, August, Easter and holiday weekends, when sailings sell out and fares rise

We answer "what is the cheapest way to get from Lombok to Bali by ferry?" many times a day; the answer for your date comes back through WhatsApp with the booking ready to confirm.

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

Booking a ferry from Lombok to Bali with us takes minutes and one conversation. Fill out the form on this page with your dates, one-way or return, the number of adults and children and whether you bring a vehicle. Our staff messages you by WhatsApp to check your booking: we confirm the sailings that day, the vessel, the seats or cabin and the cost. You choose, we book, and the electronic ticket arrives in the same chat.

• Step 1 - send the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children
• Step 2 - we message you on WhatsApp 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 Bali

Because a person books it, we can line the Lombok to Bali ferry up with a flight or a train the same day, choose the sailing that leaves a safe margin, and warn you if the weather forecast makes the fast boat a risk.

Timetable and season of the Lombok to Bali ferry

Sailing times on the Lombok to Bali route depend on the operator and the month - as a rule around the clock, roughly every 1-2 hours. Morning departures are normally 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 Lembar Harbour, south-west Lombok.

Sea conditions matter on this route: strong winds can delay or cancel high-speed boats while the conventional ferries keep sailing. When the forecast is poor we tell you and, if you prefer, book the steadier vessel.

Departure: Lembar Harbour, south-west Lombok

The ferry from Lombok to Bali leaves from Lembar Harbour, south-west Lombok, in Lombok - Lombok is Bali's quieter neighbour, with Mount Rinjani, the beaches of Kuta and the Gili islands off its coast. Foot passengers should be at the port 45 to 60 minutes before departure; vehicles usually 60 to 90 minutes, earlier on international crossings where passports are checked. Getting there: There is no train and few taxis outside Mataram and Senggigi, and buses run mainly to Mataram; for Kuta, the Gili harbours, Sekotong or Rinjani a private car with driver is far simpler and is the honest choice for families and luggage.

• Haqqi Tours offers a private transfer from your hotel in Lombok to the port on request
• Ask us 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 e-ticket and the ID or passport used for booking together

Arrival: Padangbai Harbour, east Bali

Arrival is at Padangbai Harbour, east 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. We can have a Haqqi Tours driver at the pier with your name, or tell you the best way to your accommodation by bus or taxi. If you brought the car, the road out of the port is signposted for the main routes.

Many travellers continue from Bali to another island or city. We provide those tickets too, so one WhatsApp conversation covers the whole itinerary.

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

On board, the ferry from Lombok to Bali is relaxed: you can walk about, sit inside or on deck, eat at the café and watch the coast. Seat classes differ in space and quiet - economy, airline seats, lounge or business on the fast boats; cabins of two to four berths on overnight ferries. Taking the car means driving on, parking as directed, and coming back down only at the arrival port.

• 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
• Children's fares by age; infants typically free
• Pets accepted on many ships in carriers or kennels - tell us if one is travelling

Things to do in Bali after the ferry

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. Arriving by sea puts you in the middle of it: Mount Batur sunrise trek, Tirta Empul water temple, Nusa Penida day trips, Seminyak and Canggu beach clubs and Jatiluwih terraces are all reachable from Padangbai Harbour, east Bali. For the first meal, try babi guling or a nasi campur lunch, seafood on Jimbaran beach and satay from a warung.

If you want the days in Bali organised - a driver, a boat trip, timed entry tickets - we do that too. Mention it in the WhatsApp chat.

Best time to take the ferry from Lombok to Bali

The dry season runs from April to October, with July, August and the year-end holidays busiest; the airport road towards Seminyak and Canggu is slow in the late afternoon in every season. For the ferry itself, late spring and early autumn bring calm seas, full timetables and reasonable fares; July and August are the busiest and the most expensive, and the windiest weeks can cancel the fast boats. Winter schedules are thinner on many crossings, so we look up before you plan.

Why book your Lombok to Bali ferry ticket with Haqqi Tours

Haqqi Tours is a licensed tour operator that books ferry tickets from Lombok to Bali every week. We provide the ticket for every passenger and vehicle, the seats or cabin you want, the cheapest fare for the date you travel, 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. Complete the form; we message you with sailings and the price; you decide.