Bali to Lombok by fast boat
Fast boats cross from Bali to Bangsal, the Lombok port for the Gili Islands. We list 7 departures with Wijaya Buyuk, Semaya One, Wahana Virendra and 1 more operators, leaving between 08:00 and 12:30.
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Our pick
- FASTEST
- Wahana Virendra, WaterJet and Wijaya Buyuk, 1h 30m · Padang Bai → Bangsal
- CHEAPEST
- Wijaya Buyuk, from A$33 · Padang Bai → Bangsal
- EARLIEST / LATEST DEPARTURE
- 08:00 (Wijaya Buyuk) / 12:30 (Semaya One and Wijaya Buyuk)
Daily departures
- Wijaya Buyuk
- Semaya One
- Wahana Virendra
- WaterJet
Daily departures confirmed against each operator's own timetable and the booking page. Prices are the lowest fare for 1 adult when checked 21 Oct 2026 for sailings 22 to 28 Oct. Fares and times change, and this list may not include every boat on the route, so confirm on the booking page when you book. Check in at the time on your ticket.
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Padang Bai → Bangsal
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Sea conditions right now
Rough seas are the main reason fast boats are delayed or cancelled. These estimates come from wave-height forecasts at each port. They're a guide, not a promise: the operator and the port authority decide on the day.
Based on published wave-height thresholds for fast boats and ferries in Indonesia. Not a guarantee. Always check with your operator before you travel.
Crossing to Bangsal
Fast boats run from Bali's harbours to Bangsal, the main gateway to the Gili Islands and north-west Lombok. Most people leave from Padang Bai or Sanur, depending on where they're staying.
From Bangsal you can carry on by road or by short boat to the Gilis, and the timetable above lists every departure we compare.
Flying instead?
There are also short flights between Bali and Lombok. This page covers the crossing by sea.
Common questions
Is there a fast boat from Bali to Lombok?
Yes. Fast boats run from Bali to Bangsal on Lombok. We list 7 departures so far.
How long does the Bali to Lombok fast boat take?
Crossing times are Padang Bai (1h 30m–1h 45m) and Sanur (3h 10m–4h 55m).
Which Lombok port do the boats go to?
Bangsal, the main port for the Gili Islands and north-west Lombok.
Can the boat from Bali to Lombok be cancelled?
Yes. Rough seas are the main reason fast boats are delayed or cancelled, and it happens more often in the wetter months (roughly November to March). The sea-conditions estimate on this page is a guide, not a guarantee: the operator and the port authority make the actual call on the day. Leave a buffer before any onward flight rather than booking one for the same day.
Related routes
How we compile this: We check seven days of departures on the booking page against each operator's own timetable. Only sailings that match on every one of those days are listed here.