How to travel from Gili Air to Nusa Dua, Indonesia

The distance between Gili Air and Nusa Dua is around 123km (76 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Gili Air to Nusa Dua by ferry, taxi and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Ferry and Taxi

Take a ferry to Padang Bai then take a taxi to Nusa Dua.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,198,235($80)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Serangan.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,048,455($70)
Operated by

Bluewater Express

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Padang Bai then take the bus to Kuta.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 748,900($50)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gili Air and Nusa Dua

There are several options for getting from Gili Air to Nusa Dua by ferry, taxi and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around IDR 748,900 ($50) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,198,235 ($80).

The distance between Gili Air and Nusa Dua is around 123km (76 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 106km (66 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Gili Air and Nusa Dua by ferry and taxi.

The quickest way to get from Gili Air to Nusa Dua is to take a ferry and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx IDR 1,198,235 ($80).

The cheapest way to travel between Gili Air and Nusa Dua is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 748,900 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Gili Air and Nusa Dua. We recommend that you take a ferry to Padang Bai then take a taxi to Nusa Dua. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gili Air and Nusa Dua. We recommend that you take a ferry to Padang Bai then take a taxi to Nusa Dua. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Gili Air and Nusa Dua. The ferry typically takes around 3h 20m and departs once daily.

Bluewater Express and Gili Getaway run the ferry services between Gili Air and Nusa Dua. Ferries run once daily and take around 3h 20m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gili Air to Nusa Dua. We recommend that you take a ferry to Padang Bai then take a taxi to Nusa Dua. instead which will take 2h 35m.

The closest major airport to Nusa Dua is Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) (DPS) which is approximately 9km (5 miles) from Nusa Dua. Blimbingsari Airport (BWX) (BWX) and Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP) (LOP) 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 Gili Air to Nusa Dua. We recommend that you take a ferry to Padang Bai then take a taxi to Nusa Dua. instead which will take 2h 35m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gili Air to Nusa Dua is to take a ferry and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around IDR 1,198,235 ($80).

How do I get from Gili Air to Nusa Dua

Compare travel optionsbetween Gili Air and Nusa Dua

Transport options from Gili Air to Nusa Dua
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry and Taxi
2h 35m
IDR 1,198,235($80)
every 4 hours130km (81 miles)
Ferry
3h 20m
IDR 1,048,455($70)
once daily123km (76 miles)
Ferry and Bus
5h 25m
IDR 748,900($50)
once daily146km (90 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Gili Air and Nusa Dua

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Airports near Nusa Dua

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

DPS
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
International Airport
Distance
9km (5 miles) from Nusa Dua
BWX
Blimbingsari Airport (BWX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Nusa Dua
LOP
Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP)
International Airport
Distance
115km (72 miles) from Nusa Dua