How to travel from Gili Air to Ubud, Indonesia

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.

2 routes found

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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Ferry and Taxi

Take a ferry to Padang Bai then take a taxi to Ubud.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,033,480($69)
Operated by

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Ferry and Bus

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

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 629,075($42)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gili Air and Ubud

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Gili Air to Ubud

Compare travel optionsbetween Gili Air and Ubud

Transport options from Gili Air to Ubud
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry and Taxi
2h 15m
IDR 1,033,480($69)
every 20 mins107km (66 miles)
Ferry and Bus
2h 40m
IDR 629,075($42)
once daily107km (66 miles)

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Airports near Ubud

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

DPS
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
International Airport
Distance
29km (18 miles) from Ubud
BWX
Blimbingsari Airport (BWX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
104km (64 miles) from Ubud
LOP
Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP)
International Airport
Distance
115km (71 miles) from Ubud