How to travel from Gili Trawangan to Lombok, Indonesia

The distance between Gili Trawangan and Lombok is around 37km (23 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take a taxi which takes around 1hr.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Gili Trawangan to Lombok by ferry, taxi and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Ferry and Taxi

Take a ferry to Teluk Kode then take a taxi to Mataram.

  • Duration1hr
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 703,965($47)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Mataram.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 104,845($7)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gili Trawangan and Lombok

There are several options for getting from Gili Trawangan to Lombok by ferry, taxi and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around IDR 104,845 ($7) and will take around 1h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 703,965 ($47).

The distance between Gili Trawangan and Lombok is around 37km (23 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 44km (27 miles)

It takes around 1hr to get from Gili Trawangan and Lombok by ferry and taxi.

The quickest way to get from Gili Trawangan to Lombok is to take a ferry and then take a taxi which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx IDR 703,965 ($47).

The cheapest way to travel between Gili Trawangan and Lombok is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 104,845 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Gili Trawangan and Lombok. We recommend that you take a ferry to Teluk Kode then take a taxi to Mataram. instead which will take 1hr.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gili Trawangan and Lombok. We recommend that you take a ferry to Teluk Kode then take a taxi to Mataram. instead which will take 1hr.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gili Trawangan to Lombok. We recommend that you take a ferry to Teluk Kode then take a taxi to Mataram. instead which will take 1hr.

The closest major airport to Lombok is Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP) (LOP) which is approximately 22km (14 miles) from Lombok. Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ) (SWQ) and Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) (DPS) 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 Lombok. We recommend that you take a ferry to Teluk Kode then take a taxi to Mataram. instead which will take 1hr.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gili Trawangan to Lombok is to take a ferry and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around IDR 703,965 ($47).

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Transport options from Gili Trawangan to Lombok
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry and Taxi
1hr
IDR 703,965($47)
once daily40km (25 miles)
Ferry and Bus
1h 45m
IDR 104,845($7)
twice daily37km (23 miles)

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Airports near Lombok

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

LOP
Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP)
International Airport
Distance
22km (14 miles) from Lombok
SWQ
Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
117km (72 miles) from Lombok
DPS
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
International Airport
Distance
132km (82 miles) from Lombok