Route to Lombok from Bali, Backpacker Style


Indonesia Tourism- This time we will discuss about the trip from Bali to Lombok. going from Bali to Lombok, can use air and sea lanes. But if you prefer a cheap then boarding the ferry be the best option to get to Lombok with a very low cost.

Journey to Lombok from Bali,  Backpacker Style

Went to the port of Padangbai. The ferry ports largely departed the ship to the port of Sheets, Lombok every hour and the rest crossing to the island of Nusa Penida.

If you want to quickly get to Lombok can use the speedboat. Speedboat airport crossing to Lombok from Benoa, Sanur, and Padangbai towards the port Sheets. By speedboat, you can also directly delivered to Gili Trawangan with an average travel time of 90 minutes, and vice versa. But as you note will be a greater expense if the speedboat. If you are a backpacker who prioritize economic value and also want to enjoy the beautiful panorama during the trip then use the ferry.

Another alternative to get to Lombok from Bali is by plane from Denpasar Ngurah Rai Airport Selaparang Airport Ampenan. Travelling by air requires a very short time only 20-30 minutes. Of course the costs are more expensive in comparison with the ferry or speedboat.

Speaking matter of choice, if you want to feel the atmosphere of adventure backpacker-style thick, then once again we encourage you through the sea lanes by using the ferry. Ferry tickets Bali - Lombok is only Rp 37,000 per person if it has not changed. Unlike a plane that costs could reach Rp 200,000 to Rp 400,000 per person. Although quite a long journey by boat Ferry, but this option can slow the swift disbursement of the funds out of your pocket.

A sea trip from Bali to Lombok by using the ferry will be presenting a very interesting sight. Lombok strait splitting the trip is not boring, because the eyes will be spoiled by the blue sea. Where there is a range of hills that is neat, and welcoming in the waters of the island of Lombok. In fact, sometimes, if lucky you can see hordes of dolphins that appear next to the ferry follow the direction of the ship. They are very interesting and make you wonder when he saw it.

A sea trip from Bali to Lombok longest takes 4 to 5 hours, within that time you can enjoy the beautiful views of the Lombok Strait, you can also see the boundary between the Lombok Strait to the Indian Ocean. It's beautiful as she turned the imagination, what if your ship can penetrate the boundary line.

When they arrived at the port of sheets you can not taste the difference in the island of Lombok. The atmosphere is just the same as other ports, hot with a distinctive smell of the sea has become a natural thing. The difference will be felt when out complex Sheets harbor towards the city of Mataram.

Sheets from the port to the city of Mataram can use public transport, taxi or motorcycle even though the distance is quite far away, about 40-60 minutes. If you choose to use public transport, about 200 meters from the port gate terminal there Sheets. There are public transport with route sheet-Cakranegara. Route Sheet-Cakranegara are a vital public transportation and is used by the residents. Quite often you will come together in a cradle with vegetables and local communities.

Had reached Cakranegara then continued with public transportation to the city yellow for Mataram were located not far away. One thing, in Lombok bit sparse local people who understand as public transportation. Urban transportation and rural transport is more familiarly known by minibus. Bemo yellow for city transport, and minibus transport box to the village.


Transport equipment is most easily found in the streets of Lombok is Cidomo. Where there are villages and settlements, there is a cidomo. Unless township mountainous areas. Cidomo is a sort of gig Lombok Island transportation or carriage drawn by a horse. Why cidomo named because this vehicle is the incorporation of 3 types of vehicles that are united Ci = cikar, Do = Gig, Mo = Motor. This vehicle is a type of short distance transport. With the entire body like a wagon (cikar) carriage (gig) and motorcycle (tires) mudat vehicles up to 8 passengers drawn by a horse. Usually horses are used equine Sumbawa, a small but powerful body.

Renting a vehicle such as a car or motorcycle is one of the most appropriate way to explore the island of Lombok. Because it would be more efficient if it is to browse to the corner of Lombok. Because transport in Lombok reach only a few places. Many sites are not passed by public transport. Points where public transport is not available anymore.

Car rental place in the streets of the city of Mataram and Cakranegara can easily be found. Guaranteed, if the loss to Lombok but did not visit areas with beautiful  nature and have not been visited by most tourists. But if it's good just to get around using public transportation. Besides being not bother to drive yourself, the cost becomes cheaper.

Arriving in Lombok necessarily have to have a plan going activity what is there. If you still want to spin around town and browse history, lodged in Mataram. Many hotels are cheap and affordable prices with good quality around Cakranegara Lombok. If you want to find a bit of hustle and join the majority of travelers are tourists came to the area of ​​Senggigi. you will never feel lonely there. Senggigi provides plenty of hotels to backpacker and entertainment venues.

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