Nusa Penida to Bali

The Nusa Penida to Bali ferry runs multiple times daily and takes between 15 minutes and 1 hour depending on your arrival port. 

Whether you are heading straight to the airport, returning to your hotel in south Bali or continuing on to another part of the island, the right fast boat depends on where you need to be after you land.

Gilitickets compares the best budget operators on the Nusa Penida to Bali route so you can pick the departure that fits your schedule. Tickets start from €7.50, and every operator listed is licensed with a good safety record.
 

Nusa Penida to Bali Fast Boat Operators

• Eka Jaya Fast Ferry: The most reliable operator on the route, with departures to both Padang Bai and Nusa Dua. Eka Jaya has been running since 1999 with a strong reputation for punctuality and organised boarding. 
   
• Golden Queen Fast Ferry: Daily service from Toya Pakeh to Sanur, with an air-conditioned cabin and capacity for up to 166 passengers. A step up from the smaller budget boats and a reliable option for the crossing back. 
   
• Marina Fast Ferry: Departs Nusa Penida bound for Serangan, arriving in south Bali close to the airport toll road. Particularly useful for travellers catching an afternoon flight from Ngurah Rai, as the Serangan to airport connection via the toll road takes around 45 minutes. 
   
• Gangga Express: The only operator running to Kusamba (Tri Bhuwana Port), departing from Sampalan on the north coast of Nusa Penida. Multiple daily crossings, around 15 minutes. A practical option for travellers heading to east Bali. No transfers, no air-con. 
   
• Arjuna Fast Cruise: Air-conditioned daily crossings from Nusa Penida to Sanur. Up to 86 passengers, straightforward boarding. A workable option for the Sanur crossing, though communication is not the operator's strongest point if you need to make last-minute changes.
   
• Angel Billabong: Multiple daily crossings from Toya Pakeh to Sanur. Generally reliable on the water.
   
• El Rey Fast Cruise: Two daily crossings from Nusa Penida to Sanur, with Economy and VIP class options. No air-con.  A no-frills, honest budget crossing.
   
• Wijaya Perkasa: Runs a direct Nusa Penida to Sanur service.  Allow some flexibility in your schedule, as this operator can run behind time.

Nusa Penida to Bali Arrival Ports

Nusa Penida to Bali Travel Tips

• Book your return at the same time as your outbound: Booking both legs together when you first plan your trip is usually slightly cheaper than buying the return separately once you are on the island, and means you have a guaranteed seat without having to arrange it after arrival.
   
• Allow enough time for airport connections: If you are catching a flight from Ngurah Rai, factor in the crossing time plus the transfer from the arrival port to the airport. Arriving at Nusa Dua or Serangan gives you the shortest road transfer. Add at least 2.5 hours between your planned boat arrival and your flight departure time.
   
• Port taxes are not included: Most operators do not include port taxes in the ticket price (except Eka Jaya for Bali).
  Check Nusa Penida and Bali port taxes. 
   
• Seas can be rougher in the afternoon: Morning crossings tend to be calmer, particularly during the wet season from November to March. If you are prone to seasickness, a morning departure is the safer choice regardless of which operator you use.
   
• Gangga Express departs from Sampalan, not the west coast: If you have booked with Gangga Express, note that their departure point is Sampalan on the north coast, not Toya Pakeh. Make sure your accommodation or driver knows this so you arrive at the right harbour.
   

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