How to travel from Denpasar to Gili Trawangan, Indonesia

The distance between Denpasar and Gili Trawangan is around 105km (65 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then take a ferry which takes around 1h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Denpasar 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.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 793,830($53)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Denpasar and Gili Trawangan

There are several options for getting from Denpasar to Gili Trawangan by taxi, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around IDR 733,920 ($49) and will take around 2h 5m. 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 Denpasar and Gili Trawangan is around 105km (65 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 96km (60 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Denpasar 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 Denpasar and Gili Trawangan is to take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 733,920 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Denpasar 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 Denpasar 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 Denpasar 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 and Gili Getaway run the ferry services between Denpasar 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 Denpasar 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 Denpasar 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 Denpasar 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 Denpasar to Gili Trawangan

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Transport options from Denpasar 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
3h 55m
IDR 793,830($53)
twice daily130km (80 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Denpasar and Gili Trawangan

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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