The distance between Gili Trawangan and Ambon Island is around 2,103km (1,307 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 8h 55m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Gili Trawangan to Ambon Island by ferry, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ambon Island → Gili Trawangan if you're planning a return trip.
Take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Ambon (AMQ).
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Take a ferry to Bangsal then Bau-Bau and then to Ambon.
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There are several options for getting from Gili Trawangan to Ambon Island by ferry, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around IDR 853,745 ($57) and will take around 4 days 6h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 8h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 5,736,555 ($385).
The distance between Gili Trawangan and Ambon Island is around 2,103km (1,307 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,431km (889 miles)
It takes around 10h 5m to get from Gili Trawangan and Ambon Island by ferry and plane.
The quickest way to get from Gili Trawangan to Ambon Island is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 8h 55m and will set you back approx IDR 5,736,555 ($385).
The cheapest way to travel between Gili Trawangan and Ambon Island is to take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 853,745 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Gili Trawangan and Ambon Island. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Kuta Lombok Airport then fly from Lombok (LOP) to Ambon (AMQ). instead which will take 8h 55m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gili Trawangan and Ambon Island. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Kuta Lombok Airport then fly from Lombok (LOP) to Ambon (AMQ). instead which will take 8h 55m.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Gili Trawangan and Ambon Island. The ferry typically takes around 4 days 6h and departs once a week.
Gili public ferry, Eka Jaya Fastboat, Bluewater Express, FreeBird Express, Scoot Cruise and Pelni run the ferry services between Gili Trawangan and Ambon Island. Ferries run once a week and take around 4 days 6h on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gili Trawangan to Ambon Island. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Ambon (AMQ). instead which will take 10h 5m.
The closest major airport to Ambon Island is Pattimura Airport (AMQ) (AMQ) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Ambon Island. Namlea Airport (NAM) (NAM) and Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) (MDC) 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 Trawangan to Ambon Island. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Ambon (AMQ). instead which will take 10h 5m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gili Trawangan to Ambon Island is to take a ferry and then fly which takes, on average, 10h 5m and will usually cost around IDR 6,440,520 ($430).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Ferry and Plane + 1 similar | 10h 5m | IDR 6,440,520($430) | once daily | 3,512km (2,182 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Plane | 8h 55m | IDR 5,736,555($385) | once daily | 3,577km (2,223 miles) |
Ferry | 4 days 6h | IDR 853,745($57) | once a week | 2,103km (1,307 miles) |
Scoot Cruise
Gili public ferry
Eka Jaya Fastboat
Bluewater Express
FreeBird Express
Garuda Indonesia
Citilink Indonesia
Batik Air
Lion Mentari Airlines
The following major airports near Ambon Island offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.