How to travel from Gili Islands to Jambi, Indonesia
The distance between Gili Islands and Jambi is around 1,704km (1,059 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 60m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Gili Islands to Jambi by ferry, bus, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Jambi → Gili Islands if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Jambi (DJB).
- Duration8hrs
- Flight time3h 30m
- Typical costIDR 3,654,620($245)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Bangsal, Surabaya, Kijang then Dabo Singkep and then to Kuala Tungkal then drive to Jambi.
- Duration4 days 21h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costIDR 1,078,415($72)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gili Islands and Jambi
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Gili Islands to Jambi by ferry, bus, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around IDR 1,078,415 ($72) and will take around 4 days 21h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,902,200 ($125).
The distance between Gili Islands and Jambi is around 1,704km (1,059 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,566km (973 miles)
It takes around 5h 60m to get from Gili Islands and Jambi by ferry, bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Gili Islands to Jambi is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 60m and will set you back approx IDR 1,902,200 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Gili Islands and Jambi is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around IDR 1,078,415 ($72) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Gili Islands and Jambi. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Kuta Lombok Airport then fly from Lombok (LOP) to Jambi (DJB). instead which will take 5h 60m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gili Islands and Jambi. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Kuta Lombok Airport then fly from Lombok (LOP) to Jambi (DJB). instead which will take 5h 60m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gili Islands to Jambi. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Kuta Lombok Airport then fly from Lombok (LOP) to Jambi (DJB). instead which will take 5h 60m.
The closest major airport to Jambi is Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) (DJB) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Jambi. Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM) (PLM) and Fatmawati Soekarno Airport (BKS) (BKS) 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 Jambi. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Kuta Lombok Airport then fly from Lombok (LOP) to Jambi (DJB). instead which will take 5h 60m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gili Islands to Jambi is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 60m and will usually cost around IDR 1,902,200 ($125).
Compare travel optionsbetween Gili Islands and Jambi
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 2 similar | 8hrs | IDR 3,654,620($245) | once daily | 1,704km (1,059 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Plane | 5h 60m | IDR 1,902,200($125) | once daily | 1,770km (1,100 miles) |
| Ferry to Sanur, bus and plane | 11hrs | IDR 2,636,120($175) | once daily | 1,749km (1,087 miles) |
Ferry and Car + 1 similar | 4 days 21h | IDR 1,078,415($72) | twice a week | 2,493km (1,549 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Car | 6 days 9h | IDR 1,917,180($130) | once a week | 3,486km (2,166 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Gili Islands and Jambi
Ferry operators
Gili public ferry
Scoot Cruise
Eka Jaya Fastboat
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Pelni
Airlines
Batik Air
Lion Mentari Airlines
Garuda Indonesia
Citilink Indonesia
PT. Sriwijaya Air
Bus companies
Perama Tour
Bali Jaya Trans
Lorena
Airports near Jambi
The following major airports near Jambi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB)
- Distance
- 3km (2 miles) from Jambi
Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM)
- Distance
- 186km (116 miles) from Jambi
Fatmawati Soekarno Airport (BKS)
- Distance
- 285km (177 miles) from Jambi