How to travel from Bali to Gili Trawangan, Indonesia

The distance between Bali and Gili Trawangan is around 101km (63 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then take a ferry which takes around 1h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bali to Gili Trawangan by taxi, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Taxi and Ferry

Take a taxi to Padang Bai then take a ferry to Gili Trawangan.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,078,415($72)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Nusa Penida and then to Gili Trawangan.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 733,920($49)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Padang Bai then take a ferry to Gili Trawangan.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    IDR 659,030($44)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry to Gili Trawangan

Take a ferry to Gili Trawangan.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 674,010($45)
Operated by

Scoot Cruise

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bali and Gili Trawangan

There are several options for getting from Bali to Gili Trawangan by taxi, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around IDR 659,030 ($44) and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,078,415 ($72).

The distance between Bali and Gili Trawangan is around 101km (63 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 104km (65 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Bali and Gili Trawangan by taxi and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Bali to Gili Trawangan is to take a taxi and then take a ferry which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx IDR 1,078,415 ($72).

The cheapest way to travel between Bali and Gili Trawangan is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 659,030 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Bali and Gili Trawangan. We recommend that you take a taxi to Padang Bai then take a ferry to Gili Trawangan. instead which will take 1h 55m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bali and Gili Trawangan. We recommend that you take a taxi to Padang Bai then take a ferry to Gili Trawangan. instead which will take 1h 55m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Bali and Gili Trawangan. The ferry typically takes around 2h 5m and departs once daily.

Idola Express, Maruti Group Fast Boat, Tanis Lembongan Express, The Angkal Fastboat, Crown Fast Cruise, Gili Getaway and Scoot Cruise run the ferry services between Bali and Gili Trawangan. Ferries run once daily and take around 2h 5m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bali to Gili Trawangan. We recommend that you take a taxi to Padang Bai then take a ferry to Gili Trawangan. instead which will take 1h 55m.

The closest major airport to Gili Trawangan is Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP) (LOP) which is approximately 53km (33 miles) from Gili Trawangan. Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) (DPS) and Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ) (SWQ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Bali to Gili Trawangan. We recommend that you take a taxi to Padang Bai then take a ferry to Gili Trawangan. instead which will take 1h 55m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bali to Gili Trawangan is to take a taxi and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around IDR 1,078,415 ($72).

How do I get from Bali to Gili Trawangan

Compare travel optionsbetween Bali and Gili Trawangan

Transport options from Bali to Gili Trawangan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Ferry
1h 55m
IDR 1,078,415($72)
5 times a day107km (67 miles)
Ferry
2h 5m
IDR 733,920($49)
once daily105km (65 miles)
Bus and Ferry
2h 40m
IDR 659,030($44)
every 20 mins110km (68 miles)
Ferry to Gili Trawangan
3h 55m
IDR 674,010($45)
once daily101km (63 miles)

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Airports near Gili Trawangan

The following major airports near Gili Trawangan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.

LOP
Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Gili Trawangan
DPS
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
International Airport
Distance
105km (65 miles) from Gili Trawangan
SWQ
Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
152km (95 miles) from Gili Trawangan