The Islands; Bali and Lombok separated by Lombok Strait. If you travel on a budget, public ferry is the alternative mode of transportation to reach Lombok. It departs from Padang Bai (East Bali) to Lembar (West Lombok). Ferry service depart every interval of one hour, operating 24 hours, unless weather condition is bad, there will be no operations (suspended).

PUBLIC FERRY - BALI TO LOMBOK

Public ferries' provide services for both passengers and vehicles. The trip normally takes four hours (but it can be considerably longer in poor weather). This service runs 24 hours a day. It should be understood that this ferry has a poor safety record. While they are cheap, it can cost quite a bit extra to get to Padangbai so its worth comparing all alternatives.

Lembar Harbour, Lombok Indonesia

Lembar in the south west of the island is Lombok's main port and handles small freighters, fishing boats and the combination vehicle and passenger ferries heading westward to Bali.

Padang Bai Harbour, East Bali Indonesia

Padang Bai is a small port town in East Bali, the port for ferry terminal from/to Lombok. Situated in Northeast of Gianyar 29 km, from Kuta 62 km, and from Denpasar 56 km. Padang Bai can be reached from Sanur in more and less 1 hour.

Prices subject to changes without prior notice (Harga dapat berubah-ubah sewaktu-waktu tanpa pemberitahuan sebelumnya)

LOMBOK TO SUMBAWA

Public Ferry from Lombok to Sumbawa, daily departure from Labuan Kayangan (East Lombok) to Pototano (West Sumbawa).

Travel time is approx 1,5 hour. Operating 24 hours non-stop unless weather does not permitted.

Prices subject to changes without prior notice (Harga dapat berubah-ubah sewaktu-waktu tanpa pemberitahuan sebelumnya)

Tips to avoid hassles at the harbor

Disembark from Padang Bai or arriving at Lembar Harbour do not let a local porter take your bags/luggage unless you have negotiated absolutely what you will pay before he puts his hands on your bags. Best to avoid the service completely if possible as it can be fraught with complications over prices. 

Stay safe

The ferries used on the run between Lombok and Bali do not conform to many Internationally recognized safety and operational standards.

It is prudent to keep alert and be aware of your position and situation whilst on board and make yourself aware of the positioning of life preserving equipment.

If inside the main cabin or below decks try to ensure you orient yourself to the layout of the ships decks and emergency exits especially if travelling at night.

You should maintain a clear head and use caution at all times when embarking and disembarking as the decks and ramps can be slippery and the passengers can at times behave in a chaotic manner especially when disembarking.

Be aware that heavy vehicles as well as cars and motorbikes are moving onto and off the ships at the dock and will using the same loading ramp as the passengers. Be careful to keep track of your bags and watch out for pick pockets if in a crowd waiting to board or disembark.

Getting from Lembar Harbour

If you're arriving in Lembar and need a transport, you'll find the Lembar bemo drivers or local's public transports hard bargainers. 

If you want to be free from the hassles, you can pre-order a private transport /shuttle or taxi service (min. a day in advanced):

PT BPW LOMBOK NETWORK HOLIDAYS:  +62 822 3756 7748 (WA) for faster respond.

or email us at: raden@lomboknetwork.net

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