Ubud Fast Boat Transfer — Lombok, Gili, Nusa Penida & Lembongan

To get from Ubud to Lombok by fast boat: Ubud Center picks you up from your hotel in Ubud by private car (IDR 350,000/Avanza or IDR 750,000/HiAce) and transfers you to Padang Bai port in East Bali (1.5 hours). From Padang Bai, the fast boat departs to Bangsal or Senggigi in Lombok. The boat journey takes approximately 3.5–4 hours to Bangsal and 2.5 hours to Senggigi. Fast boat ticket costs IDR 650,000 (~USD 43) per person.

The fast boat journey from Padang Bai (Bali) to Lombok takes approximately 3.5–4 hours to Bangsal and 2.5 hours to Senggigi. To Gili Trawangan takes approximately 1.5 hours from Padang Bai. Travel times depend on sea conditions. The journey crosses the Lombok Strait between Bali and Lombok. First departure is 08:00 AM and last departure is 16:00 PM from Padang Bai.

The total cost from Ubud to Lombok consists of two parts: (1) Transport from Ubud hotel to Padang Bai port — IDR 350,000 per car (Avanza, 1–6 pax) or IDR 750,000 per van (HiAce, 7–12 pax). (2) Fast boat ticket from Padang Bai to Lombok — IDR 650,000 (~USD 43) per person. Total for a couple: IDR 350,000 (car) + IDR 1,300,000 (2 tickets) = IDR 1,650,000. No deposit required — pay on the day.

The closest port to Ubud is Padang Bai port, located approximately 40km east of Ubud — about 1.5 hours by car. Padang Bai is the main departure point for fast boats to Lombok and the Gili Islands. Sanur port is also accessible from Ubud (45 minutes, approximately 30km) and serves Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan. There is no port in Ubud itself.

Yes — Ubud Center transfers you from your hotel in Ubud to Sanur port (45 minutes, IDR 300,000/Avanza or IDR 650,000/HiAce), then the fast boat departs from Sanur to Nusa Penida. Fast boat ticket costs IDR 285,000 (~USD 19) per person. Journey time from Sanur to Nusa Penida is approximately 30–45 minutes. Daily departures available.

The distance from Ubud, Bali to Lombok is approximately 70km by air — but the journey involves overland transfer to Padang Bai port (40km, 1.5 hours) and then a fast boat crossing across the Lombok Strait (approximately 3.5–4 hours to Bangsal). Total journey time from Ubud hotel to Bangsal, Lombok is approximately 5–6 hours including port check-in time.

There is no direct ferry from Ubud to Lombok. The nearest public ferry terminal is at Padang Bai (1.5 hours from Ubud), which offers ASDP public ferry service to Lembar port in Lombok — this takes 4–6 hours and is much slower than the fast boat. The fast boat from Padang Bai to Bangsal is the recommended option for tourists — faster, more comfortable, and includes life jacket, insurance, and AC.

The fast boat ticket includes: life jacket, marine insurance, WiFi on board, air conditioning, clean toilet, LED TV entertainment, sound system, and open deck for sea views. Meals are not included — bring snacks for the journey. The boat has comfortable seating in an air-conditioned cabin as well as an open deck area. Infant under 2 years old travel free.