Padang Bai to Lombok
Padang Bai is the closest departure port on the Bali side for the fast boat to Lombok, with tickets starting from €20.50 and a crossing time of around 1h30 to Senggigi or 2h15 to Bangsal.
Five operators cover this route on Gilitickets: Eka Jaya Fast Ferry, Semaya One, Golden Queen Fast Ferry, Wahana Virendra and Wijaya Perkasa. All are licensed operators with a good safety record.
If you are staying in Ubud, Candidasa, Amed or anywhere in east or central Bali, Padang Bai is the natural and most cost-effective place to start your journey.
Padang Bai to Lombok
Cheapest price From €20.50
Journey time ~1h30 (Senggigi) · ~2h15 (Bangsal)
Departures 08:00–09:00 and early afternoon
Operators
SemayaOneCheapest•Eka JayaRecommended•Golden Queen •Wahana Virendra•Wijaya Perkasa
Padang Bai to Lombok Operators
All operators are licensed and vetted.
Port taxes are not included in the ticket price except for Eka Jaya, which covers all port taxes in the fare.
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SemayaOne: Cheapest on the route, serving both Bangsal and Senggigi. Hotel transfers available. Some older vessels and occasional schedule changes.
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Golden Queen Fast Ferry: Serves Bangsal. Air-conditioned, reliable, with a generous 30kg luggage allowance. Hotel transfers available.
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Wijaya: Three daily departures to Bangsal. Air-conditioned. No hotel transfers. Known for occasional delays.
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Wahana: Serves Senggigi with two daily departures. Brand new air-conditioned boats. Hotel transfers available from most Bali areas. Note the crossing takes around 2h45, due to stops en route.
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Eka Jaya Fast Ferry: The recommended operator. Multiple daily departures to both Senggigi and Bangsal on large, stable multi-deck vessels. All port taxes included, well-organised boarding, and hotel and airport transfers available.
Senggigi or Bangsal
The right port depends on where you are going in Lombok.
Getting this wrong before you book can mean a long, unnecessary taxi ride on arrival.
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Senggigi: Best if you are staying in the Senggigi resort area on the west coast of Lombok. Fastest crossing from Padang Bai (from 1h15 with Eka Jaya). Served by Eka Jaya, Wahana Virendra and Semaya One.
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Bangsal: Best if you are continuing to the Gili Islands or staying in north Lombok. Crossing takes 2h15 to 2h45, depending on the operator. Served by Eka Jaya, Semaya One, Golden Queen and Wijaya Perkasa.
Padang Bai to Lombok Travel Tips
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Decide your arrival port before booking: Senggigi and Bangsal are on different sides of north Lombok. Picking the wrong one adds an hour or more in taxis.
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Arrive at the harbour at least 1 hour before departure: Padang Bai handles multiple operators with separate check-in counters. Give yourself time to find yours.
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Book early in peak season: Morning departures fill fast in July, August and over Christmas and New Year. Booking ahead locks in your seat and usually a better price.
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Take a morning departure if you can: The Lombok Strait can develop swell in the afternoon, particularly between June and September. Morning crossings tend to be calmer.
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Port taxes are not included for most operators: Only Eka Jaya covers them in the fare. All others charge a small cash amount at the check-in counter on the day. Check the Padang Bai and Lombok port taxes.
Lombok to Padang Bai
All five operators run return services from Lombok to Padang Bai.
Wahana Virendra's morning return from Senggigi is well-timed for afternoon flights from Denpasar.
Eka Jaya remains the most reliable option on the return leg, with port taxes included and hotel or airport drop-off available in Bali.
Booking your return at the same time as the outbound journey can be slightly cheaper than two separate one-way tickets.
Frequently Asked Questions: Padang Bai to Lombok
How long is the fast boat from Padang Bai to Lombok?
To Senggigi: from 1h15. To Bangsal: from 2h15.
What is the cheapest fast boat from Padang Bai to Lombok?
Semaya One is the cheapest operator, with tickets from €20.50 to Bangsal and €22 to Senggigi. Use the search above for live availability and current prices.
What is the Padang Bai to Lembar ferry?
The Padang Bai Lembar ferry is a public car and passenger ferry run by ASDP Indonesia Ferry, operating 24 hours a day. It is cheaper than a fast boat, but the crossing is slow (around 5 hours), the boats can be crowded, and Lembar is a working cargo port in southern Lombok. From Lembar, it is around 1.5 hours by taxi to Senggigi and around 2 hours to Bangsal. For most visitors, the fast boat is the more practical choice.
Are port taxes included in Padang Bai to Lombok tickets?
Only Eka Jaya includes all port taxes. All other operators charge them separately at the harbour on the day, payable in cash.
Is the fast boat from Padang Bai to Lombok safe?
Yes. Every operator on Gilitickets holds the required Indonesian maritime licences and carries life jackets for all passengers.