How to travel from Bali to Mataram, Indonesia

The distance between Bali and Mataram is around 134km (83 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bali to Mataram by ferry, bus and plane. 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).

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Flight time40min
  • Typical cost
    IDR 808,810($54)
Operated by

Wings Air

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ferry
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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 Mataram

There are several options for getting from Bali to Mataram by ferry, bus and plane. 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 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 808,810 ($54).

The distance between Bali and Mataram is around 134km (83 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 115km (72 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Bali and Mataram by ferry.

The quickest way to get from Bali to Mataram is to fly which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx IDR 808,810 ($54).

The cheapest way to travel between Bali and Mataram 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 Mataram. We recommend that you fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Lombok (LOP). instead which will take 1h 55m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bali and Mataram. We recommend that you fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Lombok (LOP). instead which will take 1h 55m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Bali and Mataram. 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 Mataram. 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 Mataram. 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 Mataram with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 40min.

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

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

The closest major airport to Mataram is Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP) (LOP) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Mataram. Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) (DPS) and Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ) (SWQ) 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 Mataram. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal. instead which will take 3h 10m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bali to Mataram is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around IDR 913,655 ($61).

How do I get from Bali to Mataram

Compare travel optionsbetween Bali and Mataram

Transport options from Bali to Mataram
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 55m
IDR 808,810($54)
hourly161km (100 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 Mataram

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Bus companies

Airports near Mataram

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

LOP
Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP)
International Airport
Distance
27km (17 miles) from Mataram
DPS
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
International Airport
Distance
105km (65 miles) from Mataram
SWQ
Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
144km (90 miles) from Mataram