Fast Boat Padang Bai Harbor to Yellow Bridge

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Duration

1h

Operators

1

Departures

1 sailing/day

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Next departure
DepartureOperatorRouteDurationPrice
13:30 to 14:30
Ekajaya Fast Ferry
Padang Bai Harbor Yellow Bridge
1h 0m Ekajaya 26
Rp 340.000
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Padang Bai Harbor to Yellow Bridge schedule: next 7 days

7 bookable departures between Sun 11 Oct and Sat 17 Oct, run by Ekajaya. First boat 13:30, last boat 13:30. Fares from Rp 340.000.

Bookable departures from Padang Bai Harbor to Yellow Bridge, Sun 11 Oct to Sat 17 Oct. ✓ means bookable on Sailtix that day.
Time Operator To Fare from
→ · 1hEkajayaYellow BridgeBookableBookableBookableBookableBookableBookableBookableRp 340.000

Checked against live inventory on Sat 10 Oct. Seats and fares can change; the final fare is confirmed at checkout.

At the harbour

What to expect when you check in and when you arrive, checked against official and operator sources.

Departing from

Padang Bai Harbor

Check-in

  • Eka Jaya opens check-in one hour before departure and closes it 30 minutes before; late passengers are not boarded or refunded.

Boarding

  • Eka Jaya, Wahana and BlueWater each allow two bags per passenger, up to 25 kg in total.

Getting there

  • Fast boats leave from Padang Bai’s public boat dock, not from the car-ferry terminal for Lembar.
  • The drive from Ubud takes about 1 to 1.5 hours. BlueWater suggests Padang Bai if you are staying in central Bali and warns that roads get busy.
  • Grab and Gojek can drop you at the port, but app pick-ups there are obstructed; travellers usually walk 5 to 10 minutes away before booking a ride.

Good to know

  • Touts around the harbour sell boat tickets at inflated prices, so buy from the operator’s counter or in advance. If an unofficial porter offers to carry your bags, agree the price first.

Sources: detikBali, detikBali, Guide Your Travel, Eka Jaya, Eka Jaya, Wahana Virendra, BlueWater Express, Balimarks, BlueWater Express, Wikivoyage, Travelfish. Checked 2026-09-26

Arriving at

Yellow Bridge

Fees

  • Foreign visitors pay a one-off Lembongan–Ceningan area levy of Rp 25,000 per adult and Rp 15,000 per child aged 4–13 (Klungkung Regulation 4/2026). Since 1 September 2026 every visitor, Indonesian or foreign, also pays the same rates at each covered tourist site.
  • Klungkung’s tourism office (notice of August 2025) lists the Lembongan–Ceningan levy counter at Devil’s Tear, where cash is preferred. You can also pay in advance on atixbali.com; online tickets are valid only for the date you choose.

Check-in

  • Eka Jaya opens check-in one hour before departure and closes it 30 minutes before; late passengers are not boarded or refunded.

Boarding

  • Eka Jaya lists its Lembongan stop as Yellow Bridge. A shuttle boat carries passengers between the shore and the ferry, so check-in is earlier here and boats from Lembongan leave 30 minutes earlier; confirm your local departure time.

Getting around

  • The Yellow Bridge to Nusa Ceningan is for pedestrians and two-wheelers only; cars cannot cross. It is occasionally closed to motorbikes for maintenance, as for 24 hours in July 2022, when pedestrians could still cross and boats could be arranged.
  • Grab and Gojek do not operate on Lembongan and there are very few cars. Pick-up trucks with bench seats work as taxis: they wait at the landing points or your hotel can book one, so agree the fare before you get in. Scooters are widely rented.

Good to know

  • The current bridge opened on 31 March 2017. It replaced the earlier bridge, which collapsed under a crowd during a ceremony on 16 October 2016, killing at least 8 people.

Sources: Diskominfo Kabupaten Klungkung, Kompas.com, Bali Post, Barometer Bali, Dinas Pariwisata Kabupaten Klungkung, Eka Jaya, Eka Jaya, Direktorat Jenderal Bina Marga, Kementerian PUPR, IDN Times Bali, The Bali Sun, Wikivoyage, Guide Your Travel, The Lembongan Traveller, Rough Guides, The Jakarta Post, ABC News. Checked 2026-09-27

About this route (Padang Bai Harbor to Yellow Bridge)

The Padang Bai Harbor to Yellow Bridge fast boat route connects Padang Bai, an east Bali port town close to Candidasa and Amed with Nusa Lembongan, a small island off Bali's southeast coast with mangroves and surf breaks. The crossing takes approximately 1h, making it a convenient way to travel between these popular Indonesian destinations.

Yellow Bridge is the iconic bridge connecting Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan. Current fares for every departure are shown in the live schedule above and vary by operator and season. Boats on this route are modern and equipped with safety gear, comfortable seating, and luggage storage.

Departing from Padang Bai Harbor, a harbor in east Bali, the closest Bali port to Lombok, the journey offers scenic views of the Indonesian archipelago. Book your tickets in advance through Sailtix to compare prices across operators and secure the best available departure time.

Travel tips

Book your Padang Bai Harbor to Yellow Bridge tickets at least 1-2 days ahead during peak season (July-August, December-January).

Arrive at Padang Bai Harbor at least 60 minutes before departure for check-in.

Bring motion sickness medication if prone to seasickness, especially during rainy season (November-March).

Pack light — most operators allow 20-25 kg luggage per person.

Padang Bai offers the fastest crossing to Lombok — good if you are staying in East Bali.

The Yellow Bridge area has restaurants and shops — a good spot to wait for your boat.

How long is the fast boat from Padang Bai Harbor to Yellow Bridge?: The fast boat crossing from Padang Bai Harbor to Yellow Bridge takes approximately 1h, depending on weather and sea conditions.

How much does a fast boat ticket from Padang Bai Harbor to Yellow Bridge cost?: Fares depend on the operator, seat class, travel date and season. The timetable on this page shows the current bookable price for every departure on your date, so you can compare all available operators before you book.

Are there daily departures from Padang Bai Harbor to Yellow Bridge?: Yes, fast boats operate daily on this route. Most departures are in the morning. Check the Sailtix schedule page for up-to-date departure times.

What should I bring on the fast boat?: Bring your e-ticket or booking confirmation, valid ID or passport, sunscreen, and motion sickness medication if needed. Most operators allow one main bag (20-25 kg) and a small carry-on.

Is it safe to take a fast boat from Padang Bai Harbor to Yellow Bridge?: Yes, reputable fast boat operators maintain high safety standards with life jackets, trained crew, and regular vessel inspections. Services may be cancelled during severe weather for passenger safety.

Can I get a refund if my boat is cancelled?: Most operators offer a full refund or free reschedule if the departure is cancelled due to weather. Refund policies vary by operator — check the terms when booking.

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