How to travel from Gili Islands to Nusa Dua, Indonesia

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.

3 routes found

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 DuaGili Islands if you're planning a return trip.

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Ferry and Taxi

Take a ferry to Padang Bai then take a taxi to Nusa Dua.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,198,235($80)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Padang Bai and then to Serangan.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,348,015($90)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Gili Trawangan and then to Amed then take the bus to Denpasar Airport.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,003,525($67)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gili Islands and Nusa Dua

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Ferry/Boat travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Gili Islands to Nusa Dua

Compare travel optionsbetween Gili Islands and Nusa Dua

Transport options from Gili Islands to Nusa Dua
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry and Taxi
3hrs
IDR 1,198,235($80)
every 4 hours133km (83 miles)
Ferry
3h 30m
IDR 1,348,015($90)
once daily128km (80 miles)
Ferry and Bus
5h 45m
IDR 1,003,525($67)
once daily190km (118 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Gili Islands and Nusa Dua

Ferry operators

Bus companies

Airports near Nusa Dua

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

DPS
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
International Airport
Distance
9km (5 miles) from Nusa Dua
BWX
Blimbingsari Airport (BWX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Nusa Dua
LOP
Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP)
International Airport
Distance
115km (72 miles) from Nusa Dua