How to travel from Gili Trawangan to Komodo, Indonesia

The distance between Gili Trawangan and Komodo is around 642km (399 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 8h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Gili Trawangan to Komodo 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 KomodoGili Trawangan if you're planning a return trip.

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Ferry and Plane

Take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a ferry to Komodo National Park.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,647,575($110)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry via Padang Bai

Take a ferry to Padang Bai, Lembar Lombok then Labuhanbajo and then to Komodo National Park.

  • Duration1 day 14h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 928,635($62)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Teluk Kode then Labuhanbajo and then to Komodo National Park.

  • Duration1 day 8h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 838,765($56)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gili Trawangan and Komodo

There are several options for getting from Gili Trawangan to Komodo by ferry, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around IDR 838,765 ($56) and will take around 1 day 8h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 8h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,647,575 ($110).

The distance between Gili Trawangan and Komodo is around 642km (399 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 388km (241 miles)

It takes around 1 day 8h to get from Gili Trawangan and Komodo by ferry.

The quickest way to get from Gili Trawangan to Komodo is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 8h 25m and will set you back approx IDR 1,647,575 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Gili Trawangan and Komodo is to take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 838,765 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Gili Trawangan and Komodo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a ferry to Komodo National Park. instead which will take 8h 25m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gili Trawangan and Komodo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a ferry to Komodo National Park. instead which will take 8h 25m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Gili Trawangan and Komodo. The ferry typically takes around 1 day 8h 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 Komodo. Ferries run once a week and take around 1 day 8h 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 Komodo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ) then take a ferry to Komodo National Park. instead which will take 8h 25m.

The closest major airport to Komodo is Komodo Airport (LBJ) (LBJ) which is approximately 36km (23 miles) from Komodo. Sultan Muhammad Salahuddin Airport (BMU) (BMU) 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 Komodo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Teluk Kode then Labuhanbajo and then to Komodo National Park. instead which will take 1 day 8h.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gili Trawangan to Komodo is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 1 day 8h and will usually cost around IDR 838,765 ($56).

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Transport options from Gili Trawangan to Komodo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry and Plane + 1 similar
8h 25m
IDR 1,647,575($110)
once daily688km (428 miles)
Ferry, Bus and Plane8h 25m
IDR 1,872,245($125)
once daily765km (475 miles)
Ferry via Padang Bai
1 day 14h
IDR 928,635($62)
once a week726km (451 miles)
Ferry
1 day 8h
IDR 838,765($56)
once a week642km (399 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Gili Trawangan and Komodo

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Airlines

Airports near Komodo

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

LBJ
Komodo Airport (LBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
36km (23 miles) from Komodo
BMU
Sultan Muhammad Salahuddin Airport (BMU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
96km (59 miles) from Komodo
LOP
Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP)
International Airport
Distance
363km (225 miles) from Komodo