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The journey from Lombok to Nusa Dua combines a sea crossing of the Lombok Strait with a road transfer. Nusa Dua lies on the Bukit Peninsula in southern Bali, away from the harbours on Bali's east coast, so most travelers book a combined ticket that covers both the boat and the transfer to the hotel. You can browse and book these combined tickets on GoAsia.cc.
Several fast boat operators serve this strait. Eka Jaya Fast Ferry, for example, lists Padang Bai and Nusa Dua among its Bali ports and Bangsal and Senggigi among its Lombok ports.[1] Gili Gili Fast Boat sails from Bangsal harbour on Lombok and from Padang Bai on Bali.[2]
Lombok to Nusa Dua by Ferry and Shuttle
Booking platforms list ferry tickets with a shuttle from Lombok to Nusa Dua at about $38 to $46 per person, with total travel times of about 5 to 5.5 hours (October 2026).[3] The listed options combine a van with a fast ferry or an aluminium fast ferry, or a shuttle with a ferry.[3]
Lombok to Bali by Van and Speedboat
Platforms also list combined van and speedboat tickets from Lombok to Bali at about $29 to $63 per person, with total times of about 3 to 4.5 hours (October 2026).[3] Fast boat with van combinations are listed at about $29 to $65 and about 3.5 to 5 hours.[3]
Comparing Your Options
| Mode | Price per person (USD) | Duration |
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| Ferry + shuttle to Nusa Dua | about $38 - $46 | about 5 - 5.5 h[3] |
| Van + speedboat to Bali | about $29 - $63 | about 3 - 4.5 h[3] |
| Fast boat + van to Bali | about $29 - $65 | about 3.5 - 5 h[3] |
Tips for Traveling from Lombok to Nusa Dua
- Book in Advance: In high season, popular departures fill up. Operators such as BlueWater Express ask guests to book their trip in advance.[4]
- Check Where the Boat Lands: Boats arrive at different Bali ports, so confirm the arrival port and how the transfer to Nusa Dua is organised before you book.
- Hydration and Sunscreen: The sun on open water is intense. Even indoors, the tropical heat can be draining, so keep water handy.
- Arrival in Nusa Dua: Have your hotel name and address ready for the driver.
Timetable
| Ferry Lombok - Nusa Dua $ 37.40–45.89 5h 5m – 5h 30m | |
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| Ferry Lombok - Bali $ 28.52–64.29 3h 30m – 5h 5m | |
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| Van Lombok - Bali $ 28.90–62.87 2h 52m – 4h 25m | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Use the booking tool on this page to compare the transport options currently available from Lombok to Nusa Dua, including current prices and schedules.
The cheapest listed option is a combined van and speedboat or fast boat ticket, from about $29 per person on booking platforms (October 2026). Shared services offer the best value for solo travelers.
A van with a speedboat is the quickest listed option, with total times of about 3 hours at best. This includes the road transfer to the harbour and the boat crossing to Bali.
Booking platforms list total times from about 3 hours for van and speedboat combinations to about 5.5 hours for ferry and shuttle combinations (October 2026).
Sea conditions in the Lombok Strait vary and can be choppy. Departures may be delayed or cancelled in bad weather, so allow some flexibility in your plans.
It is best to book a combined ticket that includes a van or taxi transfer. Nusa Dua is some distance from the harbours, and a pre-arranged transfer saves you from negotiating with drivers at the pier.
Facilities differ from boat to boat, so use the toilets at the harbour before boarding.
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] Eka Jaya Fast Ferry: Ekajaya Fast Ferry official website. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
- [2] Gili Gili Fast Boat: Gili Gili Fast Boat: daily fast boat service to Gilis and Lombok. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
- [3] 12Go: 12Go Timetable: Lombok - Nusa Dua. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
- [4] BlueWater Express: BlueWater Express: Premium service to Penida, Gili Islands and Lombok. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
Guide prices and journey times are indicative, not live quotes. A booked package may include transfers and waiting time as well as the main journey. Check the selected offer, pickup point and current conditions before booking.