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Bali and Lombok
How are Bali and Lombok different, and how do you travel between them?
Lombok sits just east of Bali across the Lombok Strait. Bali is mostly Hindu, while around 90% of Lombok’s people are Sasak and most are Muslim. Choose Bali if convenience and plenty of choice matter most, and Lombok if you want to avoid crowds and are after a quiet sea and simple culture (Bali or Lombok?).
Between them you can fly (about 25 to 50 minutes in the air), take a fast boat (about 1.5 to 5 hours) or the public ferry from Padang Bai to Lembar (about 4 to 6 hours) (Bali to Lombok).
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Bali to Lombok and Sekotong
- Bali to LombokFlights, fast boats and the public ferry compared, with the distance
- Bali to Lombok day tripIs it possible? A realistic plan and who it suits
- Bali and Lombok itinerary7-day and 10-day plans and how to travel between the islands
- Bali to the Gili IslandsFast boat harbours, journey time, fares and day trips
- Bali to SekotongFlight, the Lembar ferry or a fast boat to Gili Gede
- Padang Bai harbour guidePublic ferry and fast boats to Lombok, airport transfer times and tickets
- Bali to Lombok route finderEach leg between Bali and Lombok on a map
FAQ
Bali or Lombok: which is better?
If convenience and plenty of choice matter most, choose Bali. If you want to avoid the crowds and are after a quiet sea and simple culture, choose Lombok. A trip based on both is an option too (Bali or Lombok?).
Can you do a day trip from Bali to Lombok?
By plane it is possible on paper, but realistically you can cover only the airport area to around Kuta Lombok. To include Sekotong or the South Gilis, plan on at least one night (Bali to Lombok day trip).
Which island near Bali should I choose?
Nusa Penida for scenery on a day trip, the Gili Islands for two or three relaxed nights, and Lombok itself (the southern Gilis and Sekotong) for several days of quiet seas and village time (Islands near Bali).
What is the quickest way from Bali to Sekotong?
Fly to Lombok International Airport and drive about 1 hour 10 minutes. To keep costs down, or to take a vehicle, take the public ferry from Padang Bai to Lembar (about 4 to 6 hours, Rp65,300 per adult) and drive about 40 minutes (Bali to Sekotong).
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Other topic guides
- Lombok travel guideThe basics, areas, sights, itineraries and places to stay
- Getting to LombokFlights, Bali to Lombok, and the airport to each area
- Gili Islands guideWhich island, getting there, budget
- Sekotong & the South GilisThe southwest coast, island-hopping, places to stay
- Kuta Lombok & the south coastSouthern beaches, surf, places to stay, Bau Nyale
- Food, drink and shoppingLocal dishes, seafood, coffee, alcohol, shops
- Travel essentialsMoney, costs, safety, health, visas, SIM cards
- Weather, seasons and festivalsBest time to go, wet season, holidays, festivals
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