What time do fast boats from Padangbai run until, and are there afternoon departures?

From messages by 3 participants in 1 source · Last activity: 17 days ago

TL;DR

Fast boats from Padangbai do not run only in the early morning: there are daytime departures such as 11:30, and the last boat can be around 17:00. On some routes boats leave about every 30 minutes, but you should confirm the latest schedule with the operator.

What the community said

Another traveler confirmed boats aren't limited to early morning departures: they had a boat leaving Padangbai at around 9:30.

Padangbai, 9:30

According to the most recent experience shared, hotel pickup was around 8:00, and for the return you should plan for the last boat at about 17:00. Earlier departures are possible, and boats on that route were said to run roughly every 30 minutes.

Padangbai, 8:00 / 17:00

Fast boats are not limited to morning departures: travelers confirmed a 11:30 fast boat from Padangbai and said there are later sailings as well.

Padangbai, 11:30

If you have a short connection, for example arriving at 17:15 and flying out the next day at 15:30, it is best to check the boat timing and whether the transfer is realistic directly with the airline or boat operator, because connection times are tight.

17:15 / 15:30