How to travel from Gili Trawangan to Palembang, Indonesia
The distance between Gili Trawangan and Palembang is around 1,456km (904 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 40m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Gili Trawangan to Palembang by ferry, bus, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Palembang → Gili Trawangan if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM).
- Duration7h 20m
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical costIDR 2,111,890($140)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry, Bus and Train
Take a ferry to Sanur then take the bus to Jember then take the train to Cirebon and then to Jakarta Gambir then take a ferry to Bandar Lampung then take the train to Kertapati.
- Duration1 day 21h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costIDR 1,782,375($120)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Teluk Kode and then to Surabaya then take the train to Jakarta Gambir then take a ferry to Bandar Lampung then take the train to Kertapati.
- Duration1 day 23h
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical costIDR 1,497,795($100)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gili Trawangan and Palembang
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Gili Trawangan to Palembang by ferry, bus, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the train which costs around IDR 1,497,795 ($100) and will take around 1 day 23h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,737,445 ($115).
The distance between Gili Trawangan and Palembang is around 1,456km (904 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,383km (859 miles)
It takes around 6h 40m to get from Gili Trawangan and Palembang by ferry, bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Gili Trawangan to Palembang is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 40m and will set you back approx IDR 1,737,445 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Gili Trawangan and Palembang is to take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around IDR 1,497,795 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Gili Trawangan and Palembang. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Kuta Lombok Airport then fly from Lombok (LOP) to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM). instead which will take 6h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gili Trawangan and Palembang. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Kuta Lombok Airport then fly from Lombok (LOP) to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM). instead which will take 6h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gili Trawangan to Palembang. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Kuta Lombok Airport then fly from Lombok (LOP) to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM). instead which will take 6h 40m.
The closest major airport to Palembang is Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM) (PLM) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Palembang. Depati Amir Airport (PGK) (PGK) and Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) (DJB) 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 Palembang. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Kuta Lombok Airport then fly from Lombok (LOP) to Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM). instead which will take 6h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gili Trawangan to Palembang is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around IDR 1,737,445 ($115).
Compare travel optionsbetween Gili Trawangan and Palembang
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 2 similar | 7h 20m | IDR 2,111,890($140) | once daily | 1,456km (904 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Plane | 6h 40m | IDR 1,737,445($115) | once daily | 1,603km (996 miles) |
| Ferry to Sanur, bus and plane | 10h 50m | IDR 2,516,295($170) | once daily | 1,575km (979 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Train + 2 similar | 1 day 21h | IDR 1,782,375($120) | once daily | 1,986km (1,234 miles) |
| Ferry to Sanur, bus and train | 2 days 4h | IDR 1,857,265($125) | once daily | 1,901km (1,181 miles) |
| Ferry to Sanur, bus and train | 2 days 8h | IDR 1,662,555($110) | once daily | 1,919km (1,192 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 1 day 23h | IDR 1,497,795($100) | 4 times a week | 1,834km (1,140 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Gili Trawangan and Palembang
Ferry operators
Gili public ferry
Kuda Hitam Ferry
FreeBird Express
Scoot Cruise
Eka Jaya Fastboat
Train operators
Kereta API
Bus companies
Perama Tour
Bali Jaya Trans
Kramat Djati
Pahala Kencana
Safari Dharma Raya
Airlines
Batik Air
Lion Mentari Airlines
Garuda Indonesia
Citilink Indonesia
PT. Sriwijaya Air
Airports near Palembang
The following major airports near Palembang offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II International Airport (PLM)
- Distance
- 12km (7 miles) from Palembang
Depati Amir Airport (PGK)
- Distance
- 179km (111 miles) from Palembang
Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB)
- Distance
- 195km (121 miles) from Palembang