How to travel from Gili Trawangan to East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
The distance between Gili Trawangan and East Nusa Tenggara is around 633km (393 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5hrs.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Gili Trawangan to East Nusa Tenggara 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 East Nusa Tenggara → Gili Trawangan if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ).
- Duration5hrs
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical costIDR 1,647,575($110)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Ferry via Padang Bai
Take a ferry to Padang Bai, Lembar Lombok, Pelabuhan Bima then Waingapu and then to Kupang.
- Duration3 days 5h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 1,303,080($87)
Multiple ferry operators
Ferry
Take a ferry to Teluk Kode, Pelabuhan Bima then Ende and then to Kupang Ferry Terminal.
- Duration2 days 12h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 1,183,260($79)
Multiple ferry operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gili Trawangan and East Nusa Tenggara
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Gili Trawangan to East Nusa Tenggara by ferry, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around IDR 1,183,260 ($79) and will take around 2 days 12h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,647,575 ($110).
The distance between Gili Trawangan and East Nusa Tenggara is around 633km (393 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 513km (319 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Gili Trawangan and East Nusa Tenggara by ferry and plane.
The quickest way to get from Gili Trawangan to East Nusa Tenggara is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx IDR 1,647,575 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Gili Trawangan and East Nusa Tenggara is to take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 1,183,260 ($79) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Gili Trawangan and East Nusa Tenggara. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ). instead which will take 5hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gili Trawangan and East Nusa Tenggara. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ). instead which will take 5hrs.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Gili Trawangan and East Nusa Tenggara. The ferry typically takes around 2 days 12h and departs once a week.
Bluewater Express, Pelni, Eka Jaya Fastboat, Gili Gili Fast Boat, Golden Queen Fastboat and ASDP Indonesia Ferry run the ferry services between Gili Trawangan and East Nusa Tenggara. Ferries run once a week and take around 2 days 12h 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 East Nusa Tenggara. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ). instead which will take 5hrs.
The closest major airport to East Nusa Tenggara is Bajawa Soa Airport (BJW) (BJW) which is approximately 43km (27 miles) from East Nusa Tenggara. Komodo Airport (LBJ) (LBJ) and Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) (UPG) 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 East Nusa Tenggara. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ). instead which will take 5hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gili Trawangan to East Nusa Tenggara is to take a ferry and then fly which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around IDR 1,647,575 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Gili Trawangan and East Nusa Tenggara
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 4 similar | 5hrs | IDR 1,647,575($110) | once daily | 633km (393 miles) |
| Ferry to Sanur, Fly | 5h 15m | IDR 1,318,060($88) | once daily | 691km (430 miles) |
| Ferry to Sanur, Fly | 5h 15m | IDR 1,527,750($100) | once daily | 895km (556 miles) |
| Ferry to Sanur, Fly | 5h 45m | IDR 1,872,245($125) | once daily | 1,070km (665 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Plane | 5hrs | IDR 1,872,245($125) | once daily | 709km (441 miles) |
Ferry via Padang Bai | 3 days 5h | IDR 1,303,080($87) | once a week | 1,159km (720 miles) |
Ferry | 2 days 12h | IDR 1,183,260($79) | once a week | 1,140km (708 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Gili Trawangan and East Nusa Tenggara
Ferry operators
Scoot Cruise
Gili public ferry
Kuda Hitam Ferry
FreeBird Express
Eka Jaya Fastboat
Airlines
Citilink Indonesia
Indonesia AirAsia
Wings Air
NAM Air
Batik Air
Airports near East Nusa Tenggara
The following major airports near East Nusa Tenggara offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Bajawa Soa Airport (BJW)
- Distance
- 43km (27 miles) from East Nusa Tenggara
Komodo Airport (LBJ)
- Distance
- 89km (56 miles) from East Nusa Tenggara
Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)
- Distance
- 408km (254 miles) from East Nusa Tenggara