How to travel from Gili Islands to Cirebon, Indonesia

The distance between Gili Islands and Cirebon is around 958km (595 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 8h 10m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Gili Islands to Cirebon by ferry, bus, taxi, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CirebonGili Islands if you're planning a return trip.

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Ferry to Sanur, plane and train

Take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Jakarta Halim Perdana Kusuma (HLP) then take the train to Cirebon.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 2,606,165($175)
Operated by

Multiple operators

5 similiar routes

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Ferry, Bus and Taxi

Take a ferry to Padang Bai then take the bus to Kuta and then to Jember then take a taxi to Probolinggo then take the bus to Cirebon.

  • Duration21hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,407,930($95)
Operated by

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Ferry, Bus and Train

Take a ferry to Padang Bai then take the bus to Denpasar Airport and then to Surabaya then take the train to Cirebon.

  • Duration23h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,437,885($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gili Islands and Cirebon

There are several options for getting from Gili Islands to Cirebon by ferry, bus, taxi, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around IDR 1,228,190 ($82) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 8h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,482,820 ($100).

The distance between Gili Islands and Cirebon is around 958km (595 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 844km (524 miles)

It takes around 21hrs to get from Gili Islands and Cirebon by ferry, bus and taxi.

The quickest way to get from Gili Islands to Cirebon is to take a ferry, then take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 8h 10m and will set you back approx IDR 1,482,820 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Gili Islands and Cirebon is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around IDR 1,228,190 ($82) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Gili Islands and Cirebon. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Kuta Lombok Airport then fly from Lombok (LOP) to Soekarno–Hatta (CGK) then take the train to Cirebon. instead which will take 8h 10m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gili Islands and Cirebon. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Kuta Lombok Airport then fly from Lombok (LOP) to Soekarno–Hatta (CGK) then take the train to Cirebon. instead which will take 8h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gili Islands to Cirebon. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Husein Sastranegara (BDO) then take the train to Cirebon. instead which will take 10h 15m.

The closest major airport to Cirebon is Husein Sastranegara International Airport (BDO) (BDO) which is approximately 110km (68 miles) from Cirebon. Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP) (HLP) and Achmad Yani International Airport (SRG) (SRG) 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 Islands to Cirebon. We recommend that you take a ferry to Padang Bai then take the bus to Kuta and then to Jember then take a taxi to Probolinggo then take the bus to Cirebon. instead which will take 21hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gili Islands to Cirebon is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 21hrs and will usually cost around IDR 1,407,930 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Gili Islands and Cirebon

Transport options from Gili Islands to Cirebon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry to Sanur, plane and train + 5 similar
9h 25m
IDR 2,606,165($175)
once daily1,306km (812 miles)
Ferry to Sanur, plane and train10h 10m
IDR 2,156,825($145)
once daily996km (619 miles)
Ferry, Plane and Train10h 15m
IDR 2,471,365($165)
once daily1,211km (752 miles)
Ferry, Bus, Plane and Train8h 10m
IDR 1,482,820($100)
once daily1,415km (879 miles)
Ferry to Bangsal, bus, plane and train9h 20m
IDR 2,216,735($150)
once daily1,274km (791 miles)
Ferry, Plane, Bus and Train9h 50m
IDR 2,261,670($150)
once daily958km (595 miles)
Ferry, Bus and Taxi
21hrs
IDR 1,407,930($95)
once daily1,149km (714 miles)
Ferry, Bus and Train + 3 similar
23h 20m
IDR 1,437,885($95)
once daily1,107km (688 miles)
Ferry to Sanur, bus and train1 day 1h
IDR 1,228,190($82)
once daily1,164km (723 miles)
Ferry to Sanur, bus and train1 day 1h
IDR 1,273,125($85)
once daily1,197km (744 miles)
Ferry to Serangan, bus and train1 day 4h
IDR 1,392,950($95)
once daily1,209km (751 miles)

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Airports near Cirebon

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

BDO
Husein Sastranegara International Airport (BDO)
International Airport
Distance
110km (68 miles) from Cirebon
HLP
Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
191km (119 miles) from Cirebon
SRG
Achmad Yani International Airport (SRG)
International Airport
Distance
203km (126 miles) from Cirebon