Padang Bai is Bali’s main east-coast ferry harbour for public boats to Lombok and the Gili Islands. It is busy, ticket-driven, and often crowded — useful to know if you are comparing public ferries with a private Lombok Boat charter.
Many travellers who want to skip Padang Bai queues start instead from Amed on a longer private open-water charter, or fly to Lombok and depart from Teluk Nare for a short private hop to the Gilis.
Getting there
Padang Bai sits on Bali’s east coast, about 1–1.5 hours by road from south Bali resorts depending on traffic. Public ferry terminals and ticket counters cluster around the harbour area.
Routes & timing
Public services typically run to Lombok (Lembar) and the northern Gilis on fixed schedules. Lombok Boat’s private alternative from Bali focuses on Amed charters when you want your own vessel and a quieter departure.
Tips
If you prefer no shared tickets and flexible timing, ask us about Amed → Gili private charters or fly to Lombok and transfer from Teluk Nare.