How to travel from Bandung to Gili Islands, Indonesia
The distance between Bandung and Gili Islands is around 1,055km (655 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 35m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Bandung to Gili Islands by plane, ferry, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Gili Islands → Bandung if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Husein Sastranegara (BDO) to Lombok (LOP) then take a ferry to Gili Meno.
- Duration5h 35m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical costIDR 1,482,820($100)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train, Bus and Ferry
Take the train to Gubeng and then to Jember then take the bus to Sanur then take a ferry to Gili Meno.
- Duration24h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costIDR 1,273,125($85)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Jakarta Lebak Bulus Bus Station and then to Denpasar then take a ferry to Gili Meno.
- Duration1 day 18h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costIDR 1,243,170($83)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bandung and Gili Islands
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bandung to Gili Islands by plane, ferry, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around IDR 1,243,170 ($83) and will take around 1 day 18h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,482,820 ($100).
The distance between Bandung and Gili Islands is around 1,055km (655 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 942km (586 miles)
It takes around 5h 35m to get from Bandung and Gili Islands by plane and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Bandung to Gili Islands is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx IDR 1,482,820 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between Bandung and Gili Islands is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 1,243,170 ($83) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bandung and Gili Islands. We recommend that you fly from Husein Sastranegara (BDO) to Lombok (LOP) then take a ferry to Gili Meno. instead which will take 5h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bandung and Gili Islands. We recommend that you fly from Husein Sastranegara (BDO) to Lombok (LOP) then take a ferry to Gili Meno. instead which will take 5h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bandung to Gili Islands. We recommend that you fly from Husein Sastranegara (BDO) to Lombok (LOP) then take a ferry to Gili Meno. instead which will take 5h 35m.
The closest major airport to Gili Islands is Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP) (LOP) which is approximately 53km (33 miles) from Gili Islands. 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 Bandung to Gili Islands. We recommend that you fly from Husein Sastranegara (BDO) to Lombok (LOP) then take a ferry to Gili Meno. instead which will take 5h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bandung to Gili Islands is to fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around IDR 1,482,820 ($100).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bandung and Gili Islands
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry + 1 similar | 5h 35m | IDR 1,482,820($100) | once daily | 1,055km (655 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Ferry | 8h 25m | IDR 1,482,820($100) | once daily | 1,382km (859 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry + 2 similar | 24h 25m | IDR 1,273,125($85) | once daily | 1,235km (767 miles) |
| Train to Kroya, bus and ferry | 1 day 2h | IDR 1,273,125($85) | once daily | 1,235km (768 miles) |
| Train to Bekasi, bus and ferry | 1 day 12h | IDR 1,902,200($125) | once daily | 1,417km (881 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 1 day 18h | IDR 1,243,170($83) | once daily | 1,481km (920 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bandung and Gili Islands
Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Wings Air
Lion Mentari Airlines
NAM Air
Batik Air
Train operators
Kereta API
Bus companies
Citi Trans
Bali Jaya Trans
Kramat Djati
Pahala Kencana
Primajasa
Ferry operators
Gili public ferry
Scoot Cruise
Eka Jaya Fastboat
Airports near Gili Islands
The following major airports near Gili Islands offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP)
- Distance
- 53km (33 miles) from Gili Islands
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
- Distance
- 105km (65 miles) from Gili Islands
Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ)
- Distance
- 152km (95 miles) from Gili Islands