Nusa Lembongan is a small island off Bali's southeast coast. Think mangroves, surf breaks and clear water for snorkelling. The bus and ferry combination gets you from Bali to Nusa Lembongan in 1h 15m. The fast boat is the cheapest way across at $7.90 (144,000 IDR). A minivan with the ferry included sits in between on price.
Distance from Bali to Nusa Lembongan
Bali and Nusa Lembongan are about 41 km (25 miles) apart. The quickest way to get from Bali to Nusa Lembongan is by taking the fast boat, which takes around 20-45m.
3 ways to travel from Bali to Nusa Lembongan
There are three ways to travel from Bali to Nusa Lembongan. You can choose between the fast boat, minivan + ferry, and bus + ferry. The journey takes 20m – 2h 15m and the quickest way is by fast boat. If you're on a budget, the cheapest option is by fast boat with tickets starting at $7.90 (144,000 IDR).
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Bali to Nusa Lembongan by Fast boat
You'll have plenty of fastboat choices when travelling from Bali to Nusa Lembongan.
The ferry journey takes around 20-45m. Ticket prices start from $7.90 (144,000 IDR).
We recommend booking your tickets online in advance. There have been reports of touts trying to sell tickets at a higher price at the pier.
Note that there is an official entrance fee for Nusa Lembongan. This costs $1.40 (25,000 IDR), and you can pay for it when you arrive.
Departure station in Bali
Bali has several ports that serve as gateways to neighbouring islands, including Lombok, the Gili Islands, and Nusa Penida.
When going to Nusa Lembongan, most fast boats depart from the new Sanur Port, about 20 km east of some of the more popular destinations in Bali. You can get here by taxi, with rates from $6.10 (110,000 IDR).
Sanur Harbour is the closest to Nusa Lembongan, just directly across from it.
PRO TIP: There are some fast boat companies operating between Bali and Nusa Lembongan that offer hotel pickup for an extra charge. However, keep in mind that this is a shared shuttle, meaning the van will make several stops to pick up other passengers. Booking a taxi with Gojek or Grab will be a bit more expensive, but so much faster than a shared shuttle.
Ferry schedule from Bali to Nusa Lembongan
Tickets sold on Bookaway
Arrival stations in Nusa Lembongan
Not all ferries arrive at the same pier in Nusa Lembongan, so it’s best to check this before booking and choose a boat that arrives closest to your destination.
Be prepared to get your feet wet as the boats dock at the beach. It's only a few steps, but the water can come to knee level. Better to wear shorts for the journey, avoid long jeans or pants.
Most fast boats arrive at Jungut Batu Beach, which is a great place to stay, with plenty of restaurants within walking distance.
Tanis and Dream Beach Express, on the other hand, arrive at Mushroom Bay. There are also several places to stay here, but it’s a little less busy than Jungut Batu.
Both beaches are on the western coast of Nusa Lembongan and about a 15-minute drive apart. A taxi ride between the two beaches costs around $8.30 (150,000 IDR).
How to get to your accommodation in Nusa Lembongan
Golf buggies and motorbikes waiting at the port in Nusa Lembongan (Jungut Batu Beach)
Many accommodations are within walking distance of the two harbours in Nusa Lembongan. If you're carrying bulky luggage, or if your hotel is a bit far, you can take public transport.
Golf buggies, motorbikes, and local taxis are often waiting for passengers at the pier.
Rates for a local taxi (often a converted pickup truck with a canopy) start at $5.50 (100,000 IDR).
If you're travelling light, you can also take a motorbike taxi with fares from $1.70 (30,000 IDR).
Alternatively, you can ask your hotel in advance if they offer pickup at the port, but this is often more expensive.
Public (slow) boat from Bali to Nusa Lembongan*
*The last time we checked (October 2026), the slow boat from Bali to Nusa Lembongan was not operating.
There were also public boats between Bali and Nusa Lembongan. These boats were the main mode of transportation for locals, especially those travelling with goods.
Travelling by slow boat used to take 1.5 to 2 hours, and tickets were around $6.60 (120,000 IDR) per person. These public boats were not available daily, and if they were running, there used to be only one trip per day.
The boats departed from Sanur Port in Bali and arrived at Jungut Batu Beach on Nusa Lembongan
Getting from Nusa Lembongan to Nusa Ceningan
Famous Yellow Bridge connecting Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan
The best way to explore the Nusa Islands is by motorbike, as the roads aren’t great for cars and it’s too far to walk to everywhere.
From Lembongan, you can just cross the bridge with your motorbike and tour the entire Ceningan Island. The famous Blue Lagoon is a highlight not to miss!
Getting from Nusa Lembongan to Nusa Penida
From Nusa Lembongan, you can also make a day trip or continue your journey to Nusa Penida.
Several companies operate on this route daily, with plenty of departures throughout the day. Ferry ticket prices start from $4.20 (77,000 IDR), and you can buy them in advance on BookAway.
It takes only 15 minutes to travel from the Yellow Bridge in Nusa Lembongan to Toya Pakeh Harbour in Nusa Penida. You can book your tickets online in advance
Public boats from Nusa Lembongan to Nusa Penida
Public boats at the Yellow Bridge are cheaper at just $2.80 (50,000 IDR) per person.
These usually operate all day from 07:00 to 16:00. But note that they don’t have specific departure times — they simply leave when the boat is full (14 passengers + 1 captain). Waiting time can be 30 minutes or more.
If you don’t want to wait or prefer a boat of your own, you can also rent a private boat for $11 (200,000 IDR).
Renting a motorbike in Nusa Penida
Bike rental in Nusa Penida normally costs around $4.10 (75,000 IDR).
If you want to book in advance, you can rent via Klook for $6.60 (120,000 IDR) per day. With Klook, you can start your journey at the harbour. The company will wait for you there with your bike. No need to queue or negotiate for the best rates.
Of course, it’s still required to have a valid driver’s license, and you should be comfortable driving a bike. If you're not comfortable driving a bike in Bali, it’s best to not drive one in Nusa Penida.
Reach out to our Community
4Hi,
We are a group of 6 adults and 6 children and we would like to visit the island of nusa lembogan.
Given our poor experience with scooters, is it possible to hire golf buggies there?
Thank youuuuuu
Hi Cristophe,
There are a number of golf buggy rental spots on Nusa Lembogan, it's just more expensive than renting a scooter, but still a lot of fun. We recommend checking with your accommodation where they recommend you renting from so that you use a reputable and safe company.
PS: J’ai répondu à ce commentaire en anglais, donc d’autres nationalités peuvent également bénéficier de cette info. Je recommande d’utiliser Google Translate pour le lire en français.
Hello Maarten, after spending a few days in Canggu and Ubud we want to travel to Nusa Lembogan to spend 2 days, and from there to Gilly Air and afterwards to Lombock; finally we will return to Seminyak before catching the plane back home. Our question is which is the best place/port of departure to get to Lembogan if we are staying in Ubud, and from where to take a fast boat to get to Gilly Air if we are staying in the South near Mushroom Bay, so as to travel as little as possible.
Hi Joaquin, most ferries to Nusa Lembongan (bookaway.com) depart from Sanur Port, located about an hour away from both Canggu and Ubud. From Sanur Port, the ferry ride to Nusa Lembongan takes only 30 minutes.
There are direct ferries from Nusa Lembongan to Gili Air (bookaway.com). None of the ferries depart from Mushroom Bay Beach, but the departure port, Lembongan Harbour, is just a 15-minute ride from where you'll be staying. Have a safe trip!
PD: Esta respuesta está escrita en inglés para que sea útil para los viajeros de todo el mundo. Recomiendo usar Google Translate para traducir esta respuesta al español.
Hello,
We (me and my son 14y)from The Netherlands want to travel to Nusa Lembongan and the Gili islands end of Juli.
My initial plan is Sanur - Nusa Lembongan - Gili - Amed.
The internet is not ferry helpfull, some say its posibble others say no its not.
A lot of old info until i saw youre post on Gecko routes, one of the most resent post i read so far.
i dont want to get stuck somewere.
What im looking for is the best option/route.
im still planning the trip i can also do
Sanur - Nusa Lembongan - lombok - Gili - Amed
Sanur - Nusa Lembongan - Padang bai - Gili - Padang bai.
or any other combination could be slow and fast rides
Maybe you can tell us whats possible at this moment.
Thanks sofar,
Richard
PS. i think we prefer the slow boat instead of a rough ride with my son.
maybe rent a cabin and rest some.
Hi Richard, your route sounds perfect. From my latest knowledge there are direct ferries from Nusa Lembongan to the Gili Islands (bookaway.com), without making a stop in Bali.
You indicated you prefer to travel by slow ferry to avoid a rough ride. Unfortuanely, that will be very time consuming. You would need to take a boat from Nusa Lembongan to Nusa Penida and then travel by slow boat from Nusa Penida to Lombok. This slow ferry arrives in the south of Lombok, which is still about 2 hours drive to the northern harbour in Lombok (Bangsal harbour). Then from Bangsal harbour you can take a short boat drive to the Gili Islands. Moreover, the slow ferry departs irregular and I can't confirm the latest schedule. There is a risk that you would need to wait quite a while in Nusa Penida for this ferry.
Another solution is to take the Eka Jaya ferry to the Gili Islands. This is the largest ferry operating on this route and it will be much more pleasant experience when the ocean is rough. You can book a ticket directly from Nusa Lembongan. At the moment, I can't confirm the exact schedule, but it looks like they take the Gili-Nusa-Bali route. Travelling first to the Gili islands and then visiting the Nusa islands could be a more efficient route when booking with Eka Jaya. Unfortunately I don't have the time to confirm everything right now. Hope this was still helpful! Safe travels.
Hello! We are planning a Bali trip in the first two weeks of April 2023. We would like to tick off the following destinations and combine them with each other:
- Nusa Lembongan
- Nusa Penida
- Gili T
- possibly another Gili island
- South of Lombok
- Then back to Bali again, probably to Ubud
This order would make the most sense to me. Unfortunately, from Lembongan to Nusa Penida for example I can only find fast boats for approx. 50 €. Are there public, slow boats again by now? Or do all trips have to be booked locally?'
Would you generally recommend this order as well, or would you do something differently?
Many thanks in advance!!
Best regards
Thomas
Hey Thomas, fast boats from Nusa Lembongan to Nusa Penida only cost €6 on 12GoAsia (12go.asia). You can also just go to the Yellow Bridge and look for the public boats going to Nusa Penida.
Your itinerary is a great idea. It's quite convenient that you can take a direct ferry from Nusa Penida to the Gilis and also makes sense to travel from the Gilis to the south of Lombok. From the south of Lombok, you have the option to fly back to Bali, or if you want to travel back by ferry, we suggest taking the Eka Jaya ferry (bookaway.com) from Senggigi Pier to Padang Bai (instead of travelling back all the way north to Bangsal Pier).
Hope this helps you plan your Bali trip!
PS: Diese Antwort ist auf Englisch verfasst, um sie für Reisende aus allen Ländern hilfreich zu machen. Wir empfehlen die Verwendung von Google Translate, um diese Antwort ins Deutsche zu übersetzen.
Our favourite places to stay in Nusa Lembongan
You really don’t need to splash the cash to get an insanely beautiful place to stay on Nusa Lembongan. Even budget options give that island vibe that we all dream of.
Two of the most popular places to stay on Nusa Lembongan are:
- Jungut Batu — the main beach area which puts you at the heart of the action. It’s a hub for restaurants, bars and water activities.
- Mushroom Bay — known for its calm and picturesque beach that’s a lot quieter than Jungut Batu. You’ll find most of the island's resorts here.
- Nusa Ceningan – is the little sister of Nusa Lembongan, connected by the famous yellow bridge. It’s more remote, but the gems you can find here make up for it! Take, Blue Lagoon for example. Here you can have a private villa with a pool! If you don’t want to stay for the night, make sure to give it a visit during the day. The pool, overlooking the ocean from the cliff is like waking up in a dream.
Check out our favourite places to stay in Nusa Lembongan:
Mid-RangeBukit Taman Cottages
Being a bit further inland, Bukit Taman Cottages offer panoramic views of the island. Imagine pulling back the curtains each morning to that breathtaking view! Or you can admire the sea view from the luxurious infinity pool.
The cottages are cosy and comfortable with dreamy outdoor bathrooms to get the full Indonesian experience.
- Amazing staff
- Panoramic views
- Infinity pool
- Onsite restaurant
Double rooms between $30-$50 (550,000-910,000 IDR) per night
Mid-RangeThe Beach Huts Lembongan
Waking up and being only steps from the beach is a dream escape for most people. There are several accommodations in Jangut Batu where you can do exactly, but our favourite is The Beach Huts Lembongan.
The beautiful rooms are traditional with pops of colour. Some offer stunning sea views and a private balcony. The best part? It’s amazing value for money. Normally, you’ll have to pay hundreds of dollars for this kind of location.
- Right on the beach
- Stunning sea views
- Friendly and welcoming owners
- Big and beautiful rooms
Double rooms between $30-$50 (550,000-910,000 IDR) per night
Mid-RangeTS Huts Lembongan
Bright and bohemian are two words to perfectly describe TS Hut Lembongan. This place really feels like an island paradise with its lush greenery, thatched roofs and swimming pool surrounded by palm trees.
The bungalows are all you could wish for, with some of them boasting outdoor bathrooms and lavish bathtubs. The best part? You’re only 150m from Mushroom Bay Beach.
- Beautiful bungalows
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Metres from the beach
- Amazing staff
Double rooms between $30-$50 (550,000-910,000 IDR) per night
BudgetHelly's Secret Garden Cottages
Another great budget option is Helly’s Secret Garden Cottage, located in Jungut Batu. The cottages boast the famous Balinese style wood and decor, creating a dreamy interior that you won’t want to leave. It’s a bit off the main road but worth the upgrade!
Helly, the owner, and his team go above and beyond to make sure you have a memorable stay, and that starts from the moment you arrive on the island as they offer harbour pick-up. This is the perfect option if you want to stay in Jungut Batu.
- Beautiful cottages
- Located in Jungut Batu
- Amazing hosts
- Swimming pool coming soon
Cottages start from $28 (510,000 IDR) per night.
BudgetGatri Hut
Gatri Hut in Mushroom Bay is an absolute steal! You can get a beautiful and traditional private bungalow with an outdoor bathroom for only $20 (365,000 IDR). The accommodation's amazing value continues as you’ll also have a swimming pool and thriving gardens to wander.
Stay here and you’ll be only 700m from Mushroom Bay. And if you need to go anywhere else on the island, your friendly hosts will help you out.
- Stunning bungalows
- Swimming pool
- Amazing value for money
- Exceptional free breakfast
Bungalows start from $20 (365,000 IDR) per night.
ABOUT YOUR DESTINATION
Why Visit Nusa Lembongan?
If you're looking to relax, Nusa Lembongan is the ideal destination to enjoy the chilled beach vibes and tour around the island. Beyond its pristine beaches though, Nusa Lembongan is also a haven for adventure seekers in Bali.
Whether it be cliff-jumping, surfing on world-class waves, swimming with manta rays, or kayaking across mangroves, you’re definitely in for a treat on this island. From Nusa Lembongan, it's easy to reach the neighbouring island Nusa Cenigan, as well as its larger brother, Nusa Penida.
Rounding it up
That's the full picture for getting from Bali to Nusa Lembongan, roughly 41 kilometres (25 miles) apart. In all, there are 3 ways to make the trip. The cheapest fare is $7.90 (144,000 IDR). The quickest trip takes 20m.
Prices and timetables change, so it's worth a quick check before you travel. Have a question, or travelled this route recently? Ask the community below and we'll do our best to help.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the distance from Bali to Nusa Lembongan?
The distance from Bali to Nusa Lembongan is 41 kilometres (25 miles).
What is the fastest way to get from Bali to Nusa Lembongan?
The fastest way to get from Bali to Nusa Lembongan is by ferry and takes 20-45m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Bali to Nusa Lembongan?
The cheapest way to get from Bali to Nusa Lembongan is by ferry with ticket costs starting from 144,000 IDR.
Route Update History
- New ferry operators: Glory Fast Boats, Nusa Nadhi Fast Ferry, DStars Fast Ferry, Setia Fast Ferry.
- Updated ferry prices.
- Updated ferry departure times.
- New minivan operator: Nusa Nadhi Fast Ferry.
- Updated minivan prices.
- Updated minivan departure times.
- Ferry operator no longer listed: Rocky Fast Cruise.
- Updated ferry prices.
- Updated minivan prices.
- Updated bus prices.
- Updated ferry departure times.
- Ferry operators no longer listed: Bali Triptop, Nusa Trans Link.
- Ferry operator no longer listed: Bali Tour.
About the Authors
Founder & Trip Planning Expert
Based in Bali, Maarten's passion for travel is undeniable. In 2016, he decided to quit his job as a stock analyst and started doing what he always dreamed of: travelling through South East Asia and helping other people plan their trips. When he is not working on Gecko Routes, you'll find him surfing in the ocean or exploring the best gems of Indonesia.
Senior Travel Writer
Ela is a storyteller, content producer, solo traveller and a mermaid-in-training. When she's not in front of her laptop, you will find her barefoot and living her best tan on some island in the Philippines. Or exploring the depths of its seas as a budding freediver. An island girl at heart, she'll be happy anywhere there is sea, sand, sun and coffee.
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