How to travel from Gili Air to Semarang, Indonesia
The distance between Gili Air and Semarang is around 685km (426 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5h 35m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Gili Air to Semarang by ferry, plane, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Semarang → Gili Air if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Ahmad Yani (SRG).
- Duration5h 35m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical costIDR 3,190,305($215)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry, Bus and Train
Take a ferry to Serangan then take the bus to Banyuwangi then take the train to Sidoarjo and then to Semarang Poncol.
- Duration18h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costIDR 1,602,640($105)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Padang Bai then take the bus to Kuta then Banyuwangi and then to Kota Semarang.
- Duration20h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costIDR 1,198,235($80)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gili Air and Semarang
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Gili Air to Semarang by ferry, plane, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around IDR 1,198,235 ($80) and will take around 20h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,190,305 ($215).
The distance between Gili Air and Semarang is around 685km (426 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 642km (399 miles)
It takes around 5h 35m to get from Gili Air and Semarang by ferry and plane.
The quickest way to get from Gili Air to Semarang is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx IDR 3,190,305 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Gili Air and Semarang is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 1,198,235 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Gili Air and Semarang. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Ahmad Yani (SRG). instead which will take 5h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gili Air and Semarang. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Ahmad Yani (SRG). instead which will take 5h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gili Air to Semarang. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Ahmad Yani (SRG). instead which will take 5h 35m.
The closest major airport to Semarang is Achmad Yani International Airport (SRG) (SRG) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Semarang. Adisumarmo International Airport (SOC) (SOC) and Adisucipto Airport (JOG) (JOG) 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 Semarang. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Ahmad Yani (SRG). instead which will take 5h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gili Air to Semarang is to take a ferry and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around IDR 3,190,305 ($215).
Compare travel optionsbetween Gili Air and Semarang
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 3 similar | 5h 35m | IDR 3,190,305($215) | once daily | 685km (426 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Plane | 5h 35m | IDR 2,471,365($165) | once daily | 1,590km (988 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Train | 7h 45m | IDR 2,111,890($140) | once daily | 743km (462 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus, Plane and Train | 7h 30m | IDR 3,190,305($215) | once daily | 811km (504 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Train + 2 similar | 18h 10m | IDR 1,602,640($105) | once daily | 849km (528 miles) |
| Ferry to Sanur, bus and train | 18h 45m | IDR 1,318,060($88) | once daily | 832km (517 miles) |
| Ferry to Sanur, bus and train | 19h 15m | IDR 1,362,995($90) | once daily | 866km (538 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 20h 10m | IDR 1,198,235($80) | once daily | 915km (569 miles) |
| Ferry to Serangan, bus | 24h 10m | IDR 1,243,170($83) | once daily | 924km (574 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Gili Air and Semarang
Ferry operators
Scoot Cruise
Gili public ferry
Eka Jaya Fastboat
Bluewater Express
FreeBird Express
Train operators
Kereta API
Airlines
Wings Air
Citilink Indonesia
Lion Mentari Airlines
Garuda Indonesia
Batik Air
Bus companies
LADJU Trans
Bali Jaya Trans
Damri
Mtrans
Nusantara
Airports near Semarang
The following major airports near Semarang offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Achmad Yani International Airport (SRG)
- Distance
- 5km (3 miles) from Semarang
Adisumarmo International Airport (SOC)
- Distance
- 69km (43 miles) from Semarang
Adisucipto Airport (JOG)
- Distance
- 88km (55 miles) from Semarang