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.
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.
👋 Also check out Gili Trawangan → Bali if you're planning a return trip.
Take a taxi to Padang Bai then take a ferry to Gili Trawangan.
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Take a ferry to Nusa Penida and then to Gili Trawangan.
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Take the bus to Padang Bai then take a ferry to Gili Trawangan.
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Take a ferry to Gili Trawangan.
Scoot Cruise
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Taxi and Ferry | 1h 55m | IDR 1,078,415($72) | 5 times a day | 107km (67 miles) |
Ferry | 2h 5m | IDR 733,920($49) | once daily | 105km (65 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 2h 40m | IDR 659,030($44) | every 20 mins | 110km (68 miles) |
Ferry to Gili Trawangan | 3h 55m | IDR 674,010($45) | once daily | 101km (63 miles) |
Eka Jaya Fastboat
Bluewater Express
Gili Gili Fast Boat
Idola Express
Maruti Group Fast Boat
Perama Tour
The following major airports near Gili Trawangan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.