Island in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
Getting around Lombok
How to get around Lombok
No useful public transport: rent a scooter or hire a driver. Distances are long, so plan each day's route.
Ways to get around Lombok
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Private driver | About 600,000–900,000 IDR per day | Best for the south coast and Rinjani transfers |
| Scooter rental | About 70,000–120,000 IDR a day | Cheap; roads are quieter than Bali |
| Fast boat or ferry from Bali | About 350,000–600,000 IDR | Padang Bai to Lembar ferry or Gili fast boat |
| Damri airport bus | About 35,000–70,000 IDR | Links LOP with Mataram and Senggigi |
Ride-hailing apps in Lombok
A 5 km ride costs about Rp30,000–90,000 ($1.7–5.0).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Grab | Limited drivers around Mataram and the airport |
| Gojek | Works in Mataram; limited elsewhere |
| Maxim | Cheap in Mataram and Senggigi |
- Apps work in Mataram and parts of Senggigi but rarely in the south; arrange a driver by WhatsApp from your guesthouse.
Arriving in Lombok
Lombok International (Praya) (LOP)
Taxi or prebooked car to Kuta Lombok 150,000–250,000 IDR, 30–45 min; Senggigi 350,000–450,000 IDR, 1.5 h.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rented everywhere; roads are empty compared with Bali, but police check licences and helmets near Mataram.
- Driving: on the left. Bring an IDP plus your home licence with the motorcycle category; Bali police fine unlicensed scooter riders at checkpoints.
- Onward travel in Indonesia: Fly between islands (Garuda, Lion Air, Citilink, AirAsia); trains run the length of Java; ferries and fast boats link Bali, Lombok and the Gilis. Allow for delays.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Lombok?
No. Use Grab, Gojek, Maxim instead.
What's the best way to get around Lombok?
No useful public transport: rent a scooter or hire a driver. Distances are long, so plan each day's route.
How do I get from the airport to Lombok?
Taxi or prebooked car to Kuta Lombok 150,000–250,000 IDR, 30–45 min; Senggigi 350,000–450,000 IDR, 1.5 h.
Is Lombok walkable?
You'll need transport.
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Sources
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