How to travel from Gili Islands to Nabire, Indonesia
The distance between Gili Islands and Nabire is around 3,070km (1,908 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 10h 30m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Gili Islands to Nabire by ferry, plane, taxi, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Nabire → Gili Islands if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Nabire (NBX).
- Duration11h 50m
- Flight time7h 35m
- Typical costIDR 8,986,775($600)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry
Take a ferry to Padang Bai, Lembar Lombok then Makassar and then to Nabire.
- Duration6 days 2h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 1,647,575($110)
Multiple ferry operators
Ferry, Bus and Train
Take a ferry to Sanur then take the bus to Gilimanuk then take a ferry to Ketapang then take the train to Surabaya Kota then take a ferry to Nabire.
- Duration5 days 6h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 1,962,110($130)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gili Islands and Nabire
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Gili Islands to Nabire by ferry, plane, taxi, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around IDR 1,647,575 ($110) and will take around 6 days 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 10h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 10,679,280 ($715).
The distance between Gili Islands and Nabire is around 3,070km (1,908 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,223km (1,381 miles)
It takes around 11h 50m to get from Gili Islands and Nabire by ferry and plane.
The quickest way to get from Gili Islands to Nabire is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 10h 30m and will set you back approx IDR 10,679,280 ($715).
The cheapest way to travel between Gili Islands and Nabire is to take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 1,647,575 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Gili Islands and Nabire. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Kuta Lombok Airport then fly from Lombok (LOP) to Nabire (NBX). instead which will take 10h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gili Islands and Nabire. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Kuta Lombok Airport then fly from Lombok (LOP) to Nabire (NBX). instead which will take 10h 30m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Gili Islands and Nabire. The ferry typically takes around 6 days 2h and departs once a week.
Eka Jaya Fastboat, ASDP Indonesia Ferry and Pelni run the ferry services between Gili Islands and Nabire. Ferries run once a week and take around 6 days 2h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gili Islands to Nabire. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Nabire (NBX). instead which will take 11h 50m.
The closest major airport to Nabire is Nabire Airport (NBX) (NBX) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Nabire. Kaimana Airport (KNG) (KNG) and Sentani Airport (DJJ) (DJJ) 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 Nabire. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Nabire (NBX). instead which will take 11h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gili Islands to Nabire is to take a ferry and then fly which takes, on average, 11h 50m and will usually cost around IDR 8,986,775 ($600).
Compare travel optionsbetween Gili Islands and Nabire
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 3 similar | 11h 50m | IDR 8,986,775($600) | once daily | 4,442km (2,760 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Plane | 10h 30m | IDR 10,679,280($715) | once daily | 4,501km (2,797 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Taxi | 15h 45m | IDR 7,938,315($530) | once daily | 3,070km (1,908 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus, Plane and Taxi | 16h 25m | IDR 9,630,825($645) | once daily | 4,907km (3,049 miles) |
Ferry | 6 days 2h | IDR 1,647,575($110) | once a week | 3,534km (2,196 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Train | 5 days 6h | IDR 1,962,110($130) | once a week | 3,861km (2,399 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Gili Islands and Nabire
Airlines
Indonesia AirAsia
Wings Air
Garuda Indonesia
Batik Air
PT. Sriwijaya Air
Train operators
Kereta API
Ferry operators
Scoot Cruise
Gili public ferry
Eka Jaya Fastboat
ASDP Indonesia Ferry
Pelni
Bus companies
Local Bus Indonesia
Airports near Nabire
The following major airports near Nabire offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Nabire Airport (NBX)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Nabire
Kaimana Airport (KNG)
- Distance
- 197km (122 miles) from Nabire
Sentani Airport (DJJ)
- Distance
- 563km (350 miles) from Nabire