How to travel from Gili Islands to Lombok, Indonesia

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.

2 routes found

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 LombokGili Islands if you're planning a return trip.

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Ferry and Taxi

Take a ferry to Bangsal then take a taxi to Mataram.

  • Duration59min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    IDR 149,780($10)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Mataram.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 89,870($6)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gili Islands and Lombok

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Gili Islands to Lombok

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Transport options from Gili Islands to Lombok
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry and Taxi
59min
IDR 149,780($10)
hourly34km (21 miles)
Ferry and Bus
1h 30m
IDR 89,870($6)
twice daily34km (21 miles)

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Airports near Lombok

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

LOP
Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP)
International Airport
Distance
22km (14 miles) from Lombok
SWQ
Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
117km (72 miles) from Lombok
DPS
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
International Airport
Distance
132km (82 miles) from Lombok