Amed to Lombok
The fast boat from Amed to Lombok links Bali's quiet northeast coast with Bangsal Harbour, the gateway to north Lombok, Mount Rinjani and the Gili Islands.
The Amed to Lombok ferry, run by Amed Fast Boat, sails daily from Amed Harbour and calls at Gili Trawangan and Gili Air on the way. Amed to Bangsal trip takes around 1h45. You skip the drive down to Padang Bai and pay a budget fare from €27.
It suits travellers from Amed, Bunutan,Tulamben and northeast Bali.
Amed to Gili Lombok
Cheapest price From €27.00
Journey time ~1h45
Departures 09:30 daily
Operators
Amed Fast Boat Recommended
Ferry Operators from Amed to Lombok
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Amed Fast Boat: The one boat from Amed to Lombok. Bangsal is the last stop of the morning run, after Gili Trawangan and Gili Air, so most passengers have stepped off by the time you arrive. The boat carries 114 passengers and has air-con and toilets on board.
- Alternative via Padang Bai: If the Amed to Lombok fast boat does not fit your plans, Padang Bai has several boats a day to Lombok, and two Gilitickets operators can add a private car from Amed. Golden Queen sails to Bangsal via the Gilis, while Wahana Virendra goes to Senggigi on Lombok's west coast, which is handier if you are staying there. The crossing is the same price range, but the road trip to Padang Bai adds time.
How to Get to Amed Harbour
Amed Fast Boat can pick you up and take you to the harbour by private car (for a fee). The service covers Amed, Bunutan, Tulamben, Candidasa and Padang Bai, and you add it during the booking process. A car takes up to 4 passengers, which keeps the cost down for groups, and drops you at the check-in office on Jln I Ketut Natih before departure.
- Amed and Bunutan: The quickest pick-ups. Worth booking if your hotel is at the far end of the coast road or you are carrying dive gear.
- Tulamben: The car brings you south along the coast to Amed Harbour, the closest place to catch a boat to Lombok from this side of Bali.
- Candidasa and Padang Bai: You can book the pick-up, but it usually makes more sense to sail to Lombok from Padang Bai. It is much closer, and you get a choice of departure times and arrival ports, Bangsal or Senggigi.
Fast Boat Amed to Lombok Travel Tips
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Two island stops first: On the way from Amed to Bangsal, Gili Trawangan and Gili Air come first. Stay on board until the crew announces Lombok.
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Expect touts at Bangsal: Porters and drivers will offer help as you step off. Agree any price before handing over your bags, or meet your pre-booked driver.
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Trekking gear fits: The allowance is 1 carry-on plus 25 kg checked, enough for a Rinjani pack. Extra weight is charged.Leave the car behind: No vehicles go on this boat. Drivers heading to Lombok need the public ferry from Padang Bai to Lembar.
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Bangsal port taxe is not included in your ticket. Check the Lombok taxes.
Lombok to Amed
The trip back from Lombok to Amed is the quickest leg of Amed Fast Boat's loop. The boat collects passengers on Gili Trawangan and Gili Air first, and Bangsal is its final pick-up before it heads straight across the strait to Bali. That makes the Lombok to Amed crossing around 1h15.
Check in at the Amed Fast Boat office at Break Time Coffee & Eatery, Jln Bangsal Baru No. 184, at least 30 minutes before departure, with your passport or ID and e-ticket. If you are coming from Senggigi, Mataram or further south, leave plenty of time for the drive north to Bangsal. A private car from Amed Harbour to Amed, Bunutan, Tulamben, Candidasa or Padang Bai can be added when you book, and the return leg can go on the same booking as your trip out.
Frequently Asked Questions: Amed to Lombok
Is there a fast boat from Amed to Lombok?
Yes. Amed Fast Boat runs one fast boat a day from Amed Harbour to Bangsal in north Lombok. It is the only boat from Amed to Lombok.
Where does the boat from Amed arrive in Lombok?
At Bangsal Harbour on Lombok's northwest coast, the main jumping-off point for the Gili Islands..
How long does it take from Amed to Bangsal?
About 1h45. The boat drops passengers on Gili Trawangan and Gili Air before reaching Bangsal. The return from Bangsal to Amed is direct and quicker, at around 1h15.
How much is the boat from Amed to Lombok?
From €27 per person. Lombok port tax is not included and is paid in cash at the harbour.
Should I go to Lombok from Amed or Padang Bai?
From Amed, Tulamben or Bunutan, Amed Fast Boat saves the drive south. From Candidasa or Padang Bai, Padang Bai is closer and has more boats, including direct crossings to Senggigi if you are heading to west Lombok.