Transportation in Lombok

Transportation in Lombok mainly includes Lombok bemo service, Lombok Cidomo service, Lombok ferry service and Lombok taxi service. These are the four foundation pillars of the transportation in Lombok. Boats are without doubt an important mode of transportation in the island. You can also hire cars and motorbikes if you feel like getting around on your own.

Lombok Bemo Service -

Bemos can be small or large and can take you to a long trip or a short trip. You must be wondering, what exactly is a bemo. Well, it is a Converted Passenger - Carrying Minivans. Confused? Don't be, a bemo is almost like the smaller version of a public bus in your town! Doesn't take much to get around in a bemo - official fare from Mataram to Senggigi is Rp1500 and for children below 11 years of age, the price becomes half. The bus terminals are in Mandalika, Praya, Kopang, Anyar and Pancor.

Lombok Taxi Service -

The taxi service is Lombok is a very important part of transportation in Lombok in Indonesia. Taxis are mostly found in Mataram and Senggigi, the two popular tourist destinations in Lombok. Taxis run strictly on meter rates, which make it a very desirable mode of transportation in Lombok. The normal meter down rate is Rp3, 850. After you have crossed the two km mark, for every hundred meter, you have to pay a few hundred Rupiah extra.

Lombok Cidomo Service -

Transportation in Lombok would have looked to dull, if it would not have been for the colorful and sporty cidomos! The Lombok Cidomo service provides transportation to both the tourists and the inhabitants of the islands. The horse carts or the cidomos are the most popular mode of transportation in the island of Lombok in Indonesia. The Cidomo is the perfect way of transportation for you if you have lots of time in your hands to roam around the island.

Lombok Ferry Service -

Make your travel to Lombok exotic by availing of the Lombok ferry service. While the Bounty Cruise and the Mabua Express are on the higher scale is case of ticket rates, the public ferries take you in and around the island in lesser rates.

Another very interesting mode of transportation in Lombok would be, to become a pillion passenger in the Ojek! So are you ready for the ride? Then go right ahead!