The distance between Gili Trawangan and Bima is around 348km (216 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Gili Trawangan to Bima by ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Bima (BMU).
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Take a ferry to Bangsal and then to Pelabuhan Bima.
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There are several options for getting from Gili Trawangan to Bima by ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around IDR 419,385 ($28) and will take around 21h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 2,666,075 ($180).
The distance between Gili Trawangan and Bima is around 348km (216 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 291km (181 miles)
It takes around 21h 35m to get from Gili Trawangan and Bima by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Gili Trawangan to Bima is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx IDR 2,666,075 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Gili Trawangan and Bima is to take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 419,385 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Gili Trawangan and Bima. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Kuta Lombok Airport then fly from Lombok (LOP) to Bima (BMU). instead which will take 4h 10m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gili Trawangan and Bima. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Kuta Lombok Airport then fly from Lombok (LOP) to Bima (BMU). instead which will take 4h 10m.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Gili Trawangan and Bima. The ferry typically takes around 21h 35m and departs once a week.
Gili public ferry, Eka Jaya Fastboat, Bluewater Express, FreeBird Express, Scoot Cruise, Pelni, Gili Gili Fast Boat and ASDP Indonesia Ferry run the ferry services between Gili Trawangan and Bima. Ferries run once a week and take around 21h 35m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gili Trawangan to Bima. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Kuta Lombok Airport then fly from Lombok (LOP) to Bima (BMU). instead which will take 4h 10m.
The closest major airport to Bima is Sultan Muhammad Salahuddin Airport (BMU) (BMU) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Bima. Tambolaka Airport (TMC) (TMC) 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 Trawangan to Bima. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal and then to Pelabuhan Bima. instead which will take 21h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gili Trawangan to Bima is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 21h 35m and will usually cost around IDR 419,385 ($28).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Ferry and Plane + 1 similar | 5h 35m | IDR 2,621,140($175) | once daily | 522km (324 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Plane | 4h 10m | IDR 2,666,075($180) | once daily | 348km (216 miles) |
Ferry + 1 similar | 21h 35m | IDR 419,385($28) | once a week | 439km (273 miles) |
Ferry via Padang Bai | 1 day 2h | IDR 823,790($55) | once a week | 527km (327 miles) |
Gili public ferry
Eka Jaya Fastboat
Bluewater Express
FreeBird Express
Scoot Cruise
Perama Tour
Wings Air
The following major airports near Bima offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.