How to travel from Gili Trawangan to Palopo, Indonesia
The distance between Gili Trawangan and Palopo is around 1,002km (623 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 6h 40m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Gili Trawangan to Palopo by ferry, bus, plane, car and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Palopo → Gili Trawangan if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Palopo Lagaligo (LLO).
- Duration6h 40m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical costIDR 3,414,975($230)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Bangsal and then to Makassar then take the bus to Palopo.
- Duration2 days 18h
- Departsonce a week
- Typical costIDR 659,030($44)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gili Trawangan and Palopo
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Gili Trawangan to Palopo by ferry, bus, plane, car and taxi. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around IDR 659,030 ($44) and will take around 2 days 18h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,414,975 ($230).
The distance between Gili Trawangan and Palopo is around 1,002km (623 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 752km (467 miles)
It takes around 2 days 18h to get from Gili Trawangan and Palopo by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Gili Trawangan to Palopo is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 6h 40m and will set you back approx IDR 3,414,975 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Gili Trawangan and Palopo is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 659,030 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Gili Trawangan and Palopo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Palopo Lagaligo (LLO). instead which will take 6h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gili Trawangan and Palopo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sanur then fly from Ngurah Rai (DPS) to Palopo Lagaligo (LLO). instead which will take 6h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gili Trawangan to Palopo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Kuta Lombok Airport then fly from Lombok (LOP) to Palopo Lagaligo (LLO). instead which will take 8h 35m.
The closest major airport to Palopo is Tampa Padang Airport (MJU) (MJU) which is approximately 137km (85 miles) from Palopo. Mutiara Airport (PLW) (PLW) 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 Palopo. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal and then to Makassar then take the bus to Palopo. instead which will take 2 days 18h.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gili Trawangan to Palopo is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2 days 18h and will usually cost around IDR 659,030 ($44).
Compare travel optionsbetween Gili Trawangan and Palopo
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 6 similar | 6h 40m | IDR 3,414,975($230) | once daily | 1,002km (623 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Plane | 8h 35m | IDR 6,006,160($400) | once daily | 2,848km (1,770 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Taxi | 10h 55m | IDR 4,942,725($330) | once daily | 1,321km (821 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Bus | 14h 5m | IDR 2,411,450($160) | once daily | 1,115km (693 miles) |
| Ferry to Bangsal, bus and plane | 14h 10m | IDR 3,205,280($215) | once daily | 1,632km (1,014 miles) |
| Ferry to Sanur, plane and car | 19h 35m | IDR 3,804,400($255) | once daily | 1,399km (869 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Car | 21h 20m | IDR 3,999,115($265) | once daily | 1,616km (1,004 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 2 days 18h | IDR 659,030($44) | once a week | 1,337km (831 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Gili Trawangan and Palopo
Airlines
Lion Mentari Airlines
Wings Air
Citilink Indonesia
Indonesia AirAsia
PT. Sriwijaya Air
Ferry operators
Gili public ferry
Eka Jaya Fastboat
Bluewater Express
FreeBird Express
Scoot Cruise
Bus companies
Primadona bus
Perama Tour
Airports near Palopo
The following major airports near Palopo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Tampa Padang Airport (MJU)
- Distance
- 137km (85 miles) from Palopo
Mutiara Airport (PLW)
- Distance
- 234km (145 miles) from Palopo
Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)
- Distance
- 242km (150 miles) from Palopo