The distance between Gili Islands and Nusa Penida is around 97km (60 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Gili Islands to Nusa Penida by ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Nusa Penida → Gili Islands if you're planning a return trip.
Take a ferry to Bangsal and then to Nusa Penida.
Multiple ferry operators
Take a ferry to Padang Bai and then to Nusa Penida Sampalan.
Multiple ferry operators
There are several options for getting from Gili Islands to Nusa Penida by ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around IDR 194,715 ($13) and will take around 2h 15m.
The distance between Gili Islands and Nusa Penida is around 97km (60 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 71km (44 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Gili Islands and Nusa Penida by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Gili Islands to Nusa Penida is to take a ferry which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx IDR 194,715 ($13).
The cheapest way to travel between Gili Islands and Nusa Penida is to take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 194,715 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Gili Islands and Nusa Penida. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal and then to Nusa Penida. instead which will take 2h 15m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gili Islands and Nusa Penida. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal and then to Nusa Penida. instead which will take 2h 15m.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Gili Islands and Nusa Penida. The ferry typically takes around 2h 15m and departs once daily.
Gili public ferry, Eka Jaya Fastboat, Scoot Cruise and Gili Getaway run the ferry services between Gili Islands and Nusa Penida. Ferries run once daily and take around 2h 15m 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 Penida. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal and then to Nusa Penida. instead which will take 2h 15m.
The closest major airport to Nusa Penida is Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) (DPS) which is approximately 40km (25 miles) from Nusa Penida. Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP) (LOP) and Blimbingsari Airport (BWX) (BWX) 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 Penida. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal and then to Nusa Penida. instead which will take 2h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gili Islands to Nusa Penida is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around IDR 194,715 ($13).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Ferry | 2h 15m | IDR 194,715($13) | once daily | 97km (60 miles) |
Ferry via Padang Bai | 4h 5m | IDR 778,855($52) | twice daily | 100km (62 miles) |
Gili public ferry
Eka Jaya Fastboat
Scoot Cruise
Gili Getaway
The following major airports near Nusa Penida offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.