How to travel from Gili Trawangan to Jambi, Indonesia
The distance between Gili Trawangan and Jambi is around 1,701km (1,057 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 15m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Gili Trawangan to Jambi by ferry, bus, plane and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Jambi → Gili Trawangan if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Jambi (DJB).
- Duration7h 20m
- Flight time3h 30m
- Typical costIDR 3,639,645($245)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Teluk Kode, Surabaya, Kijang then Dabo Singkep and then to Kuala Tungkal then drive to Jambi.
- Duration4 days 21h
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costIDR 1,647,575($110)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gili Trawangan and Jambi
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Gili Trawangan to Jambi by ferry, bus, plane and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around IDR 1,647,575 ($110) and will take around 4 days 21h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,917,180 ($130).
The distance between Gili Trawangan and Jambi is around 1,701km (1,057 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,566km (973 miles)
It takes around 6h 15m to get from Gili Trawangan and Jambi by ferry, bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Gili Trawangan to Jambi is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 15m and will set you back approx IDR 1,917,180 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Gili Trawangan and Jambi is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around IDR 1,647,575 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Gili Trawangan and Jambi. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Kuta Lombok Airport then fly from Lombok (LOP) to Jambi (DJB). instead which will take 6h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gili Trawangan and Jambi. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Kuta Lombok Airport then fly from Lombok (LOP) to Jambi (DJB). instead which will take 6h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gili Trawangan to Jambi. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Kuta Lombok Airport then fly from Lombok (LOP) to Jambi (DJB). instead which will take 6h 15m.
The closest major airport to Jambi is Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) (DJB) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Jambi. Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM) (PLM) and Fatmawati Soekarno Airport (BKS) (BKS) 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 Jambi. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Kuta Lombok Airport then fly from Lombok (LOP) to Jambi (DJB). instead which will take 6h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gili Trawangan to Jambi is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around IDR 1,917,180 ($130).
Compare travel optionsbetween Gili Trawangan and Jambi
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 2 similar | 7h 20m | IDR 3,639,645($245) | once daily | 1,701km (1,057 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Plane | 6h 15m | IDR 1,917,180($130) | once daily | 1,773km (1,102 miles) |
| Ferry to Sanur, bus and plane | 10h 15m | IDR 2,621,140($175) | once daily | 1,746km (1,085 miles) |
Ferry and Car + 1 similar | 4 days 21h | IDR 1,647,575($110) | twice a week | 2,499km (1,553 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Car | 6 days 8h | IDR 1,902,200($125) | once a week | 3,482km (2,164 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Gili Trawangan and Jambi
Ferry operators
Gili public ferry
Kuda Hitam Ferry
FreeBird Express
Scoot Cruise
Eka Jaya Fastboat
Airlines
Batik Air
Lion Mentari Airlines
Garuda Indonesia
Citilink Indonesia
PT. Sriwijaya Air
Bus companies
Perama Tour
Bali Jaya Trans
Lorena
Airports near Jambi
The following major airports near Jambi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB)
- Distance
- 3km (2 miles) from Jambi
Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM)
- Distance
- 186km (116 miles) from Jambi
Fatmawati Soekarno Airport (BKS)
- Distance
- 285km (177 miles) from Jambi