The distance between Gili Air and Ubud is around 107km (66 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Gili Air to Ubud 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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Take a ferry to Padang Bai then take a taxi to Ubud.
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Take a ferry to Padang Bai then take the bus to Ubud.
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There are several options for getting from Gili Air to Ubud by ferry, taxi and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around IDR 629,075 ($42) and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,033,480 ($69).
The distance between Gili Air and Ubud is around 107km (66 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 92km (57 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Gili Air and Ubud by ferry and taxi.
The quickest way to get from Gili Air to Ubud is to take a ferry and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx IDR 1,033,480 ($69).
The cheapest way to travel between Gili Air and Ubud is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 629,075 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Gili Air and Ubud. We recommend that you take a ferry to Padang Bai then take a taxi to Ubud. instead which will take 2h 15m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gili Air and Ubud. We recommend that you take a ferry to Padang Bai then take a taxi to Ubud. instead which will take 2h 15m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gili Air to Ubud. We recommend that you take a ferry to Padang Bai then take a taxi to Ubud. instead which will take 2h 15m.
The closest major airport to Ubud is Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) (DPS) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Ubud. 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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Gili Air to Ubud. We recommend that you take a ferry to Padang Bai then take a taxi to Ubud. instead which will take 2h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gili Air to Ubud is to take a ferry and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around IDR 1,033,480 ($69).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Ferry and Taxi | 2h 15m | IDR 1,033,480($69) | every 20 mins | 107km (66 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 2h 40m | IDR 629,075($42) | once daily | 107km (66 miles) |
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