Key hubs
Nusa Penida airport and railway station
- Airport
- The gateway is Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) near Denpasar on Bali; the island itself has no airport. Allow about an hour or more by road to the Sanur harbour, depending on traffic, then a boat of about 30 minutes.
- Railway station
- None. Bali and Nusa Penida have no passenger rail service, so there is no railway station; all travel is by road and sea.
- Getting around
- A hired car with a driver is the most comfortable way to see the sights. Wikivoyage lists scooters and cars for rent, but roads are rough and steep and not ideal for inexperienced riders. Ride-hailing apps were not operating when last checked.
How to reach Nusa Penida by air
The nearest airport is Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) near Denpasar on Bali; Nusa Penida has no airport. Airline destination listings have shown direct flights from some Indian cities such as Delhi and Bengaluru, but check current schedules with the airlines. From DPS allow about an hour or more by road to Sanur, then a boat of about 30 minutes.
How to reach Nusa Penida by train
There is no railway on Bali or Nusa Penida, so there is no railway station. All travel is by road and sea.
How to reach Nusa Penida by road
There is no road link to Bali. Fast boats run from Sanur to north-coast ports such as Banjar Nyuh, Buyuk and Sampalan, and a slower ro-ro ferry runs from Padang Bai. Public boats also run from Nusa Lembongan to Toyapakeh or Buyuk. Check operators, schedules and sea conditions.
Getting around Nusa Penida
A hired car with a driver is the most comfortable option. Wikivoyage also lists scooter and car rental, bemos on the north-coast road and taxis at the harbours, but roads are rough and steep, so scooters are risky for inexperienced riders.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Nusa Penida
- Book a car with a driver and agree the day's route and price in advance. Rough, steep roads and few services make independent travel hard for older visitors.
- Carry travel insurance, regular medicines and a copy of your prescriptions. Medical infrastructure on the island is limited, with a hospital listed at Sampalan; serious cases may need to cross to Bali.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.