The distance between Gili Islands and Lombok is around 34km (21 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take a taxi which takes around 59min.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Gili Islands to Lombok by ferry, taxi and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lombok → Gili Islands if you're planning a return trip.
Take a ferry to Bangsal then take a taxi to Mataram.
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Take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Mataram.
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There are several options for getting from Gili Islands to Lombok by ferry, taxi and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around IDR 89,870 ($6) and will take around 1h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 59min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 149,780 ($10).
The distance between Gili Islands and Lombok is around 34km (21 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 44km (27 miles)
It takes around 59min to get from Gili Islands and Lombok by ferry and taxi.
The quickest way to get from Gili Islands to Lombok is to take a ferry and then take a taxi which takes around 59min and will set you back approx IDR 149,780 ($10).
The cheapest way to travel between Gili Islands and Lombok is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 89,870 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Gili Islands and Lombok. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal then take a taxi to Mataram. instead which will take 59min.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gili Islands and Lombok. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal then take a taxi to Mataram. instead which will take 59min.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gili Islands to Lombok. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal then take a taxi to Mataram. instead which will take 59min.
The closest major airport to Lombok is Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP) (LOP) which is approximately 22km (14 miles) from Lombok. Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ) (SWQ) and Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) (DPS) 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 Islands to Lombok. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal then take a taxi to Mataram. instead which will take 59min.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gili Islands to Lombok is to take a ferry and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 59min and will usually cost around IDR 149,780 ($10).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Ferry and Taxi | 59min | IDR 149,780($10) | hourly | 34km (21 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 1h 30m | IDR 89,870($6) | twice daily | 34km (21 miles) |
Gili public ferry
Eka Jaya Fastboat
Scoot Cruise
Perama Tour
The following major airports near Lombok offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.