How to travel from Gili Trawangan to Surabaya, Indonesia

The distance between Gili Trawangan and Surabaya is around 434km (270 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Gili Trawangan to Surabaya by ferry, bus, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SurabayaGili 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 Juanda International (SUB).

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,183,260($79)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Ferry to Nusa Penida, bus and train

Take a ferry to Nusa Penida and then to Sanur then take the bus to Gilimanuk then take a ferry to Ketapang then take the train to Surabaya Kota.

  • Duration12h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 718,940($48)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Ferry

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

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    IDR 838,765($56)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

2 similiar routes

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gili Trawangan and Surabaya

There are several options for getting from Gili Trawangan to Surabaya by ferry, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around IDR 718,940 ($48) and will take around 12h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 808,810 ($54).

The distance between Gili Trawangan and Surabaya is around 434km (270 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 384km (238 miles)

It takes around 13h 20m to get from Gili Trawangan and Surabaya by ferry, bus and train.

The quickest way to get from Gili Trawangan to Surabaya is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx IDR 808,810 ($54).

The cheapest way to travel between Gili Trawangan and Surabaya is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around IDR 718,940 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Gili Trawangan and Surabaya. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Kuta Lombok Airport then fly from Lombok (LOP) to Juanda International (SUB). instead which will take 4h 30m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gili Trawangan and Surabaya. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Kuta Lombok Airport then fly from Lombok (LOP) to Juanda International (SUB). instead which will take 4h 30m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Gili Trawangan and Surabaya. The ferry typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs 4 times a week.

Eka Jaya Fastboat, Bluewater Express, Gili Gili Fast Boat, Golden Queen Fastboat and ASDP Indonesia Ferry run the ferry services between Gili Trawangan and Surabaya. Ferries run 4 times a week and take around 1 day 2h 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 Surabaya. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangsal then take the bus to Kuta Lombok Airport then fly from Lombok (LOP) to Juanda International (SUB). instead which will take 4h 30m.

The closest major airport to Surabaya is Juanda International Airport (SUB) (SUB) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Surabaya. Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (MLG) (MLG) and Blimbingsari Airport (BWX) (BWX) 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 Surabaya. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sanur then take the bus to Gilimanuk then take a ferry to Ketapang then take the train to Surabaya Kota. instead which will take 13h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gili Trawangan to Surabaya is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 13h 20m and will usually cost around IDR 1,138,325 ($76).

How do I get from Gili Trawangan to Surabaya

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Transport options from Gili Trawangan to Surabaya
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry and Plane + 1 similar
4h 60m
IDR 1,183,260($79)
once daily434km (270 miles)
Ferry, Bus and Plane4h 30m
IDR 808,810($54)
once daily500km (311 miles)
Ferry to Nusa Penida, bus and train + 1 similar
12h 35m
IDR 718,940($48)
once daily547km (340 miles)
Ferry, Bus and Train13h 20m
IDR 1,138,325($76)
once daily543km (337 miles)
Ferry + 2 similar
1 day 2h
IDR 838,765($56)
4 times a week582km (362 miles)
Ferry and Bus14h 50m
IDR 718,940($48)
once daily531km (330 miles)
Ferry to Padang Bai, bus16h 30m
IDR 1,078,415($72)
once daily590km (367 miles)

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Airports near Surabaya

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

SUB
Juanda International Airport (SUB)
International Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Surabaya
MLG
Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (MLG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Surabaya
BWX
Blimbingsari Airport (BWX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
213km (132 miles) from Surabaya