The distance between Gili Islands and Nusa Dua is around 128km (80 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take a taxi which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Gili Islands to Nusa Dua 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 Nusa Dua → Gili Islands if you're planning a return trip.
Take a ferry to Padang Bai then take a taxi to Nusa Dua.
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Take a ferry to Padang Bai and then to Serangan.
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Take a ferry to Gili Trawangan and then to Amed then take the bus to Denpasar Airport.
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There are several options for getting from Gili Islands to Nusa Dua by ferry, taxi and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around IDR 1,003,525 ($67) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,198,235 ($80).
The distance between Gili Islands and Nusa Dua is around 128km (80 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 102km (64 miles)
It takes around 3hrs to get from Gili Islands and Nusa Dua by ferry and taxi.
The quickest way to get from Gili Islands to Nusa Dua is to take a ferry and then take a taxi which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx IDR 1,198,235 ($80).
The cheapest way to travel between Gili Islands and Nusa Dua is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 1,003,525 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Gili Islands and Nusa Dua. We recommend that you take a ferry to Padang Bai then take a taxi to Nusa Dua. instead which will take 3hrs.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gili Islands and Nusa Dua. We recommend that you take a ferry to Padang Bai then take a taxi to Nusa Dua. instead which will take 3hrs.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Gili Islands and Nusa Dua. The ferry typically takes around 3h 30m and departs once daily.
Eka Jaya Fastboat and Bluewater Express run the ferry services between Gili Islands and Nusa Dua. Ferries run once daily and take around 3h 30m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gili Islands to Nusa Dua. We recommend that you take a ferry to Padang Bai then take a taxi to Nusa Dua. instead which will take 3hrs.
The closest major airport to Nusa Dua is Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) (DPS) which is approximately 9km (5 miles) from Nusa Dua. Blimbingsari Airport (BWX) (BWX) and Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP) (LOP) 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 Nusa Dua. We recommend that you take a ferry to Padang Bai then take a taxi to Nusa Dua. instead which will take 3hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gili Islands to Nusa Dua is to take a ferry and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around IDR 1,198,235 ($80).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Ferry and Taxi | 3hrs | IDR 1,198,235($80) | every 4 hours | 133km (83 miles) |
Ferry | 3h 30m | IDR 1,348,015($90) | once daily | 128km (80 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 5h 45m | IDR 1,003,525($67) | once daily | 190km (118 miles) |
Eka Jaya Fastboat
Bluewater Express
Scoot Cruise
Kuda Hitam Ferry
Perama Tour
The following major airports near Nusa Dua offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.