To Padang Bai

Padang Bai is one of the main ports in East Bali and serves as an important departure and arrival point for sea travel to Lombok and the Gili Islands. The port is also well known as Bali’s primary ferry terminal to Lombok, as well as a popular fast boat departure point to Gili Trawangan, Gili Air, and Gili Meno.

The best way to get to Padang Bai depends on your starting location. From areas in Bali such as Ubud, Canggu, Seminyak, Sanur, or Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), Padang Bai can be reached by private car or land transfer service in approximately 1.5–2 hours, depending on traffic conditions. From Lombok, travelers can reach Padang Bai by ferry or fast boat. From the Gili Islands, fast boat services usually operate directly to Padang Bai. These options provide practical and efficient inter-island travel access.