How long is the ferry?

The ferry from Lembar to Padangbai takes 4-5 hours, and Gilimanuk to Ketapang takes 1 hour.

Yes, it is a safe and friendly town for travelers.

Yes, there are many hotels and guesthouses in Banyuwangi.

What is the best way to get around?

Renting a scooter or using ride-hailing apps is the best way to get around.

Yes, Blimbingsari Airport serves Banyuwangi with flights from Jakarta and Surabaya.

Banyuwangi

Bus Driving

Mataram to Banyuwangi

Updated: 28 May 2026

The journey from Mataram to Banyuwangi involves crossing the Bali Strait. You take a ferry from Lembar Port in Lombok to Padangbai in Bali, drive across Bali to Gilimanuk, and take a final ferry to Ketapang in Banyuwangi. This journey covers about 250 km and takes approximately 10 to 12 hours. It is the main gateway for travelers moving between the islands of Lombok, Bali, and Java.

Total Distance: Driving distance 250 km (including ferries), straight-line air distance 200 km.

Fastest Way

Private car rental, taking about 10 hours including the ferries.

Cheapest Way

Public bus and ferry combination, costing around IDR 200,000.

Compare Mataram to Banyuwangi Routes

	Bus Connecting	Driving Connecting
Duration	12 hours	10 hours
Avg Price	IDR 200,000 - 350,000	IDR 600,000 - 1,000,000
Operator	Various Bus Operators	Private Car Rental
Route	Mataram to Lembar, ferry to Padangbai, bus to Gilimanuk, ferry to Ketapang.	Mataram to Lembar, ferry to Padangbai, drive to Gilimanuk, ferry to Ketapang.
Tip	Buses are available, but you will need to manage your own transfers between ports.	The drive across Bali is long; consider an overnight stop.

Travel Tips

Transport
Banyuwangi is a major transport hub; use it to connect to other parts of Java.
Cash
Carry cash for ferry tickets and small purchases.
Language
Javanese and Osing are the local languages, but Indonesian is widely understood.
Connectivity
Mobile signal is generally good in Banyuwangi.
Food
Try 'Rujak Soto', a unique local dish combining salad and soup.