How to travel from Gili Trawangan to Labuan Bajo, Indonesia

The distance between Gili Trawangan and Labuan Bajo is around 590km (367 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Gili Trawangan to Labuan Bajo 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 Labuan BajoGili 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).

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,647,575($110)
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Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Teluk Kode and then to Labuhanbajo.

  • Duration1 day 6h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,048,455($70)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

1 similiar route

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gili Trawangan and Labuan Bajo

There are several options for getting from Gili Trawangan to Labuan Bajo by ferry, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around IDR 928,635 ($62) and will take around 1 day 11h. 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 Labuan Bajo is around 590km (367 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 424km (263 miles)

It takes around 1 day 6h to get from Gili Trawangan and Labuan Bajo by ferry.

The quickest way to get from Gili Trawangan to Labuan Bajo 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 Labuan Bajo is to take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 928,635 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Gili Trawangan and Labuan Bajo. 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 Labuan Bajo. 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 Labuan Bajo. The ferry typically takes around 1 day 6h 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 Labuan Bajo. Ferries run once a week and take around 1 day 6h 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 Labuan Bajo. 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 Labuan Bajo is Komodo Airport (LBJ) (LBJ) which is approximately 1km (1 miles) from Labuan Bajo. Tambolaka Airport (TMC) (TMC) 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 Labuan Bajo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Teluk Kode and then to Labuhanbajo. instead which will take 1 day 6h.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gili Trawangan to Labuan Bajo is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 1 day 6h and will usually cost around IDR 1,048,455 ($70).

How do I get from Gili Trawangan to Labuan Bajo

Compare travel optionsbetween Gili Trawangan and Labuan Bajo

Transport options from Gili Trawangan to Labuan Bajo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry and Plane + 1 similar
5hrs
IDR 1,647,575($110)
once daily633km (393 miles)
Ferry, Bus and Plane5hrs
IDR 1,872,245($125)
once daily709km (441 miles)
Ferry + 1 similar
1 day 6h
IDR 1,048,455($70)
once a week590km (367 miles)
Ferry via Padang Bai1 day 11h
IDR 928,635($62)
once a week675km (419 miles)

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Airports near Labuan Bajo

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

LBJ
Komodo Airport (LBJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
1km (1 miles) from Labuan Bajo
TMC
Tambolaka Airport (TMC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
124km (77 miles) from Labuan Bajo
UPG
Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)
International Airport
Distance
382km (237 miles) from Labuan Bajo