There are various modes of transportation available from Bali to Kuta Lombok and Kuta Lombok to Bali, both by air and sea. Each option offers a different experience. If you want to get there quickly, the first choice undoubtedly is to take a flight from Ngurah Rai Bali Airport.
However, if you’re after a more adventurous experience, taking a ferry or fast boat could be the right choice. Here are some transportation options from Bali to Kuta Lombok.
Flight from Bali Ngurah Rai International Airport to Lombok International Airport
Direct flights without transit from Ngurah Rai Airport Bali to Lombok are pretty frequent. There are at least 5 flights per day operated by 2 airlines Citilink and Wings Air. The earliest departure schedule starts from 08.35 in the morning until 14.20 in the afternoon. The flight from Bali to Lombok takes approximately 1 hour. Flight ticket prices from Bali to Lombok are around USD60 – USD70.
Upon arrival at Lombok International Airport, you can continue your journey to the Kuta Lombok area in a private vehicle. The distance from the airport is approximately 20 kilometers, with a travel time of around 30 minutes.
Here are some transportation options from Lombok International Airport to Kuta Lombok area:
- Using a Public Shuttle Bus: A shuttle bus is one of the cheapest ways from Lombok International Airport to the Kuta area. The fare is quite affordable, around USD5 – USD7.
- Private Shuttle Car: You can also use private transportation from Lombok International Airport. There are various car fleet options with different capacities like Avanza and Innova. The fare starts from USD15 – USD30.
Ferry from Padang Bai Port to Lembar Port Lombok
If you’re looking for a cheaper option, you can take a ferry from Padang Bai Port Bali to Lembar Port Lombok. The ferry ticket price is quite affordable, only USD5, with a travel time of approximately 5 hours. You can book online via trip.ferizy.com operated by the government.
Upon arrival at Lembar port, you can use various kinds of transportation to reach the Kuta Lombok area. The distance from the port is about 53 kilometers, with a travel time of 1.5 hours.
Several transport options from Lembar Port to Kuta Lombok:
- Using DAMRI shuttle: from Lembar Port Lombok to Kuta Lombok, the fare is about USD2.
- Private Shuttle Car: Besides using DAMRI, you can also rent a car. The fare starts from USD25 – USD35.
Fast Boat from Bali to Bangsal Kuta Lombok
Several ports in Bali provide routes to Lombok. For example, Sanur Port, Serangan, Padang Bai, Nusa Penida, and Lembongan, with Bangsal Lombok as the last destination.
The distance from Bangsal Port to the Kuta Lombok area is about 75 kilometers. It’s much further than from Lembar Port to Kuta Lombok.
However, the fast boat option is more varied, as it comes with many boat operators and many departure schedules. Fast boat ticket prices from Sanur or Serangan port start from USD25 – USD50.
If you’re departing from Nusa Penida or Lembongan, the fast boat fare starts from USD20 – USD30.
The cheapest is definitely from Padang Bai. Fast boats from Padang Bai Port to Bangsal Lombok start from USD 15 – USD 20.
Upon arrival at Bangsal Port Lombok, several transportation options are available to Kuta Lombok.
- Using a shuttle bus: From Bangsal port, there are shuttle buses to Kuta Lombok. The fare per person is about USD12 – USD14.
- Using a Private Car: If you want to be flexible, you can choose to use a private car. From Bangsal port to Kuta Lombok, it costs about USD20 – USD27.
The Best Transportation Option from Bali to Kuta Lombok
If you want a quick journey, choosing a direct flight from Bali Airport is the right choice. However, if you’re looking for a cheap option and want to enjoy a new experience, you can choose to use a ferry from Padang Bai. We suggest if you’re using sea transportation, it’s better to choose Lembar Port as the destination because it’s closer to Kuta Lombok.
