How to travel from Gili Trawangan to Manado, Indonesia

The distance between Gili Trawangan and Manado is around 2,941km (1,828 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 8h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Gili Trawangan to Manado 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 ManadoGili 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 Manado (MDC).

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Flight time5h 20m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 2,516,295($170)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Padang Bai, Lembar Lombok then Surabaya and then to Bitung.

  • Duration4 days 5h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,707,485($115)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

1 similiar route

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gili Trawangan and Manado

There are several options for getting from Gili Trawangan to Manado by ferry, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around IDR 1,677,530 ($110) and will take around 3 days 19h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 8h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 2,141,850 ($145).

The distance between Gili Trawangan and Manado is around 2,941km (1,828 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,466km (911 miles)

It takes around 9h 20m to get from Gili Trawangan and Manado by ferry and plane.

The quickest way to get from Gili Trawangan to Manado is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 8h 30m and will set you back approx IDR 2,141,850 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Gili Trawangan and Manado is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 1,677,530 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Gili Trawangan and Manado. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Kuta Lombok Airport then fly from Lombok (LOP) to Manado (MDC). instead which will take 8h 30m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gili Trawangan and Manado. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Kuta Lombok Airport then fly from Lombok (LOP) to Manado (MDC). instead which will take 8h 30m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Gili Trawangan and Manado. The ferry typically takes around 4 days 5h and departs once a week.

Eka Jaya Fastboat, Bluewater Express, Gili Gili Fast Boat, Golden Queen Fastboat, ASDP Indonesia Ferry and Pelni run the ferry services between Gili Trawangan and Manado. Ferries run once a week and take around 4 days 5h 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 Manado. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Manado (MDC). instead which will take 9h 20m.

The closest major airport to Manado is Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC) (MDC) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Manado. Tolotio Airport (GTO) (GTO) and Naha Airport (NAH) (NAH) 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 Manado. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Manado (MDC). instead which will take 9h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gili Trawangan to Manado is to take a ferry and then fly which takes, on average, 9h 20m and will usually cost around IDR 2,516,295 ($170).

How do I get from Gili Trawangan to Manado

Compare travel optionsbetween Gili Trawangan and Manado

Transport options from Gili Trawangan to Manado
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry and Plane + 1 similar
9h 20m
IDR 2,516,295($170)
once daily3,307km (2,055 miles)
Ferry, Bus and Plane8h 30m
IDR 2,141,850($145)
once daily3,380km (2,100 miles)
Ferry + 1 similar
4 days 5h
IDR 1,707,485($115)
once a week2,957km (1,838 miles)
Ferry and Bus3 days 19h
IDR 1,677,530($110)
once a week2,941km (1,828 miles)

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Airports near Manado

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

MDC
Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Manado
GTO
Tolotio Airport (GTO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
241km (150 miles) from Manado
NAH
Naha Airport (NAH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
254km (158 miles) from Manado