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.
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 Bajo → Gili Trawangan if you're planning a return trip.
Take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Labuan Bajo (LBJ).
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Take a ferry to Teluk Kode and then to Labuhanbajo.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Ferry and Plane + 1 similar | 5hrs | IDR 1,647,575($110) | once daily | 633km (393 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Plane | 5hrs | IDR 1,872,245($125) | once daily | 709km (441 miles) |
Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 6h | IDR 1,048,455($70) | once a week | 590km (367 miles) |
Ferry via Padang Bai | 1 day 11h | IDR 928,635($62) | once a week | 675km (419 miles) |
Bluewater Express
Pelni
Eka Jaya Fastboat
Gili Gili Fast Boat
Golden Queen Fastboat
Citilink Indonesia
Indonesia AirAsia
Wings Air
NAM Air
Batik Air
The following major airports near Labuan Bajo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.