How to travel from Gili Islands to Semarang, Indonesia
The distance between Gili Islands and Semarang is around 693km (430 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 50m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Gili Islands to Semarang by ferry, bus, taxi, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Semarang → Gili Islands if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Ahmad Yani (SRG).
- Duration6hrs
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical costIDR 3,175,325($210)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry, Bus and Train
Take a ferry to Sanur then take the bus to Jember then take the train to Bangil and then to Semarang Poncol.
- Duration19h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costIDR 1,303,080($87)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Padang Bai then take the bus to Kuta then Banyuwangi and then to Kota Semarang.
- Duration20h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costIDR 1,198,235($80)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gili Islands and Semarang
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Gili Islands to Semarang by ferry, bus, taxi, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around IDR 1,198,235 ($80) and will take around 20h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 2,486,340 ($165).
The distance between Gili Islands and Semarang is around 693km (430 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 637km (396 miles)
It takes around 17h 40m to get from Gili Islands and Semarang by ferry, bus, taxi and train.
The quickest way to get from Gili Islands to Semarang is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx IDR 2,486,340 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Gili Islands and Semarang is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 1,198,235 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Gili Islands and Semarang. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Kuta Lombok Airport then fly from Lombok (LOP) to Ahmad Yani (SRG). instead which will take 5h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gili Islands and Semarang. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Kuta Lombok Airport then fly from Lombok (LOP) to Ahmad Yani (SRG). instead which will take 5h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gili Islands to Semarang. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Ahmad Yani (SRG). instead which will take 6hrs.
The closest major airport to Semarang is Achmad Yani International Airport (SRG) (SRG) which is approximately 5km (3 miles) from Semarang. Adisumarmo International Airport (SOC) (SOC) and Adisucipto Airport (JOG) (JOG) 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 Semarang. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sanur then take the bus to Gilimanuk and then to Kraksaan then take a taxi to Pasuruan then take the train to Semarang Poncol. instead which will take 17h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gili Islands to Semarang is to take a ferry, then take the bus, then take a taxi and then take the train which takes, on average, 17h 40m and will usually cost around IDR 1,572,685 ($105).
Compare travel optionsbetween Gili Islands and Semarang
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 3 similar | 6hrs | IDR 3,175,325($210) | once daily | 693km (430 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Plane | 5h 50m | IDR 2,486,340($165) | once daily | 1,592km (989 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Train | 8h 15m | IDR 2,096,915($140) | once daily | 751km (467 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus, Plane and Train | 7h 45m | IDR 3,205,280($215) | once daily | 814km (506 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Train + 2 similar | 19h 15m | IDR 1,303,080($87) | once daily | 840km (522 miles) |
| Ferry to Sanur, bus and train | 19h 45m | IDR 1,348,015($90) | once daily | 873km (543 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus, Taxi and Train | 17h 40m | IDR 1,572,685($105) | once daily | 809km (503 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 20h 40m | IDR 1,198,235($80) | once daily | 918km (570 miles) |
| Ferry to Serangan, bus | 24h 40m | IDR 1,243,170($83) | once daily | 927km (576 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Gili Islands and Semarang
Bus companies
Local Bus Indonesia
Pahala Kencana
Bali Jaya Trans
LADJU Trans
Perama Tour
Airlines
Wings Air
Citilink Indonesia
Lion Mentari Airlines
Batik Air
Garuda Indonesia
Ferry operators
Scoot Cruise
Eka Jaya Fastboat
Gili public ferry
Airports near Semarang
The following major airports near Semarang offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Achmad Yani International Airport (SRG)
- Distance
- 5km (3 miles) from Semarang
Adisumarmo International Airport (SOC)
- Distance
- 69km (43 miles) from Semarang
Adisucipto Airport (JOG)
- Distance
- 88km (55 miles) from Semarang