How to travel from Cirebon to Gili Islands, Indonesia

The distance between Cirebon and Gili Islands is around 1,093km (679 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 8h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Cirebon to Gili Islands by train, plane, 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 IslandsCirebon if you're planning a return trip.

1
train
+
plane
+
ferry
+

Train, Plane and Ferry

Take the train to Bandung then fly from Husein Sastranegara (BDO) to Lombok (LOP) then take a ferry to Gili Meno.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 2,531,275($170)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

2
bus
+
ferry
+
bus
+
ferry
+

Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Banyuwangi then take a ferry to Gilimanuk then take the bus to Terminal Ubung then take a ferry to Gili Meno.

  • Duration18h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 68,179,650($4,550)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3
train
+
bus
+
bus
+
ferry
+

Train, Bus and Ferry

Take the train to Surabaya Pasar Turi then take the bus to Terminal Mengwi and then to Padang Bai then take a ferry to Gili Meno.

  • Duration22h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 68,419,300($4,570)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cirebon and Gili Islands

There are several options for getting from Cirebon to Gili Islands by train, plane, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around IDR 1,228,190 ($82) and will take around 24h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 8h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,497,795 ($100).

The distance between Cirebon and Gili Islands is around 1,093km (679 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 844km (524 miles)

It takes around 9h 20m to get from Cirebon and Gili Islands by train, plane and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Cirebon to Gili Islands is to take the train, then fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 8h 50m and will set you back approx IDR 1,497,795 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Cirebon and Gili Islands is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 1,228,190 ($82) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Cirebon and Gili Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Jakarta Gambir then fly from Soekarno–Hatta (CGK) to Lombok (LOP) then take the bus to Bangsal then take a ferry to Gili Meno. instead which will take 8h 50m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cirebon and Gili Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Jakarta Gambir then fly from Soekarno–Hatta (CGK) to Lombok (LOP) then take the bus to Bangsal then take a ferry to Gili Meno. instead which will take 8h 50m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cirebon to Gili Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Bandung then fly from Husein Sastranegara (BDO) to Lombok (LOP) then take a ferry to Gili Meno. instead which will take 9h 20m.

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 Cirebon to Gili Islands. We recommend that you take the train to Bandung then fly from Husein Sastranegara (BDO) to Lombok (LOP) then take a ferry to Gili Meno. instead which will take 9h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cirebon to Gili Islands is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9h 20m and will usually cost around IDR 2,531,275 ($170).

How do I get from Cirebon to Gili Islands

Compare travel optionsbetween Cirebon and Gili Islands

Transport options from Cirebon to Gili Islands
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Ferry + 1 similar
9h 20m
IDR 2,531,275($170)
once daily1,277km (793 miles)
Train, Plane, Bus and Ferry8h 50m
IDR 1,497,795($100)
once daily1,427km (887 miles)
Bus and Ferry
18h 50m
IDR 68,179,650($4,550)
once daily1,101km (684 miles)
Train, Bus and Ferry + 1 similar
22h 50m
IDR 68,419,300($4,570)
once daily1,093km (679 miles)
Train to Jember, bus and ferry24h 5m
IDR 1,228,190($82)
once daily1,155km (717 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Cirebon and Gili Islands

Airlines

Train operators

Ferry operators

Bus companies

Airports near Gili Islands

The following major airports near Gili Islands 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 Islands
DPS
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
International Airport
Distance
105km (65 miles) from Gili Islands
SWQ
Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
152km (95 miles) from Gili Islands