How to travel from Gili Trawangan to Denpasar, Indonesia

The distance between Gili Trawangan and Denpasar is around 100km (62 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Gili Trawangan to Denpasar by ferry, bus and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out DenpasarGili Trawangan if you're planning a return trip.

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ferry
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Ferry

Take a ferry to Sanur.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 659,030($44)
Operated by

Scoot Cruise

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Ferry to Serangan

Take a ferry to Serangan.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    IDR 943,610($63)
Operated by

Eka Jaya Fastboat

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bus
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Ferry and Bus

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

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,033,480($69)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry and Taxi

Take a ferry to Amed then take a taxi to Denpasar.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,647,575($110)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gili Trawangan and Denpasar

There are several options for getting from Gili Trawangan to Denpasar by ferry, bus and taxi. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around IDR 659,030 ($44) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,647,575 ($110).

The distance between Gili Trawangan and Denpasar is around 100km (62 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 96km (60 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Gili Trawangan and Denpasar by ferry.

The quickest way to get from Gili Trawangan to Denpasar is to take a ferry and then take a taxi which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx IDR 1,647,575 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Gili Trawangan and Denpasar is to take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 659,030 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Gili Trawangan and Denpasar. We recommend that you take a ferry to Amed then take a taxi to Denpasar. instead which will take 2h 20m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gili Trawangan and Denpasar. We recommend that you take a ferry to Amed then take a taxi to Denpasar. instead which will take 2h 20m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Gili Trawangan and Denpasar. The ferry typically takes around 3h 20m and departs once daily.

Scoot Cruise, Eka Jaya Fastboat, Bluewater Express and Gili Getaway run the ferry services between Gili Trawangan and Denpasar. Ferries run once daily and take around 3h 20m 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 Trawangan to Denpasar. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sanur. instead which will take 3h 20m.

The closest major airport to Denpasar is Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) (DPS) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Denpasar. 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 Trawangan to Denpasar. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sanur. instead which will take 3h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gili Trawangan to Denpasar is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around IDR 659,030 ($44).

How do I get from Gili Trawangan to Denpasar

Compare travel optionsbetween Gili Trawangan and Denpasar

Transport options from Gili Trawangan to Denpasar
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry
3h 20m
IDR 659,030($44)
once daily100km (62 miles)
Ferry to Serangan
5h 40m
IDR 943,610($63)
4 times a day130km (81 miles)
Ferry and Bus
5hrs
IDR 1,033,480($69)
once daily173km (107 miles)
Ferry and Taxi
2h 20m
IDR 1,647,575($110)
once daily130km (80 miles)

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Airports near Denpasar

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

DPS
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Denpasar
BWX
Blimbingsari Airport (BWX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
104km (65 miles) from Denpasar
LOP
Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP)
International Airport
Distance
117km (72 miles) from Denpasar