How to travel from Bali to Lombok, Indonesia

The distance between Bali and Lombok is around 134km (83 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 58min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bali to Lombok by plane, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Lombok (LOP).

  • Duration58min
  • Flight time40min
  • Typical cost
    IDR 838,765($56)
Operated by

Wings Air

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ferry
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bus
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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Mataram.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,063,435($71)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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ferry
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Ferry

Take a ferry to Bangsal.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 913,655($61)
Operated by

Bluewater Express

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bali and Lombok

There are several options for getting from Bali to Lombok by plane, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around IDR 134,800 ($9) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 58min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 838,765 ($56).

The distance between Bali and Lombok is around 134km (83 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 142km (88 miles)

It takes around 58min to get from Bali and Lombok by plane.

The quickest way to get from Bali to Lombok is to fly which takes around 58min and will set you back approx IDR 838,765 ($56).

The cheapest way to travel between Bali and Lombok is to take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 134,800 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bali and Lombok. We recommend that you fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Lombok (LOP). instead which will take 58min.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bali and Lombok. We recommend that you fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Lombok (LOP). instead which will take 58min.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Bali and Lombok. The ferry typically takes around 3h 10m and departs once daily.

Bluewater Express, Gili Getaway and ASDP Indonesia Ferry run the ferry services between Bali and Lombok. Ferries run once daily and take around 3h 10m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bali and Lombok. Flights depart from Ngurah Rai (DPS) and arrive at Lombok (LOP). The flight takes around 40min.

Yes there is a direct flight between Bali and Lombok with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 40min.

Wings Air and NAM Air fly between Bali and Lombok. Flights depart from Ngurah Rai (DPS) and and arrive into Lombok (LOP). These flights usually take around 40min.

The flight from Bali to Lombok typically takes around 40min. Flights depart from Ngurah Rai (DPS) and and arrive into Lombok (LOP).

The closest major airport to Lombok is Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP) (LOP) which is approximately 22km (14 miles) from Lombok. Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ) (SWQ) and Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) (DPS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Bali to Lombok. We recommend that you fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Lombok (LOP). instead which will take 58min.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bali to Lombok is to fly which takes, on average, 58min and will usually cost around IDR 838,765 ($56).

How do I get from Bali to Lombok

Compare travel optionsbetween Bali and Lombok

Transport options from Bali to Lombok
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
58min
IDR 838,765($56)
on demand138km (86 miles)
Ferry and Bus
3h 40m
IDR 1,063,435($71)
once daily139km (86 miles)
Ferry + 1 similar
3h 10m
IDR 913,655($61)
once daily139km (87 miles)
Ferry to Lembar, Lombok5hrs
IDR 134,800($9)
hourly134km (83 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Bali and Lombok

Ferry operators

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Bus companies

Airports near Lombok

The following major airports near Lombok offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.

LOP
Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP)
International Airport
Distance
22km (14 miles) from Lombok
SWQ
Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
117km (72 miles) from Lombok
DPS
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
International Airport
Distance
132km (82 miles) from Lombok