How to travel from Gili Trawangan to Ubud, Indonesia
The distance between Gili Trawangan and Ubud is around 113km (70 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes around 3h 15m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Gili Trawangan to Ubud by ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ubud → Gili Trawangan if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Padang Bai then take the bus to Ubud.
- Duration3h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costIDR 659,030($44)
Multiple operators
Ferry to Sanur, Bus
Take a ferry to Sanur then take the bus to Ubud.
- Duration4h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costIDR 688,985($46)
Multiple operators
Ferry to Nusa Penida, bus
Take a ferry to Nusa Penida and then to Sanur then take the bus to Ubud.
- Duration3h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costIDR 179,735($12)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gili Trawangan and Ubud
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Gili Trawangan to Ubud by ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around IDR 179,735 ($12) and will take around 3h 15m.
The distance between Gili Trawangan and Ubud is around 113km (70 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 87km (54 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Gili Trawangan and Ubud by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Gili Trawangan to Ubud is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx IDR 179,735 ($12).
The cheapest way to travel between Gili Trawangan and Ubud is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 179,735 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Gili Trawangan and Ubud. We recommend that you take a ferry to Nusa Penida and then to Sanur then take the bus to Ubud. instead which will take 3h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gili Trawangan and Ubud. We recommend that you take a ferry to Nusa Penida and then to Sanur then take the bus to Ubud. instead which will take 3h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gili Trawangan to Ubud. We recommend that you take a ferry to Padang Bai then take the bus to Ubud. instead which will take 3h 40m.
The closest major airport to Ubud is Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) (DPS) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Ubud. Blimbingsari Airport (BWX) (BWX) and Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP) (LOP) 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 Ubud. We recommend that you take a ferry to Padang Bai then take the bus to Ubud. instead which will take 3h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gili Trawangan to Ubud is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around IDR 659,030 ($44).
Compare travel optionsbetween Gili Trawangan and Ubud
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Bus | 3h 40m | IDR 659,030($44) | once daily | 113km (70 miles) |
Ferry to Sanur, Bus | 4h 15m | IDR 688,985($46) | once daily | 115km (71 miles) |
Ferry to Nusa Penida, bus | 3h 15m | IDR 179,735($12) | once daily | 119km (74 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Gili Trawangan and Ubud
Ferry operators
Eka Jaya Fastboat
Bluewater Express
Gili Gili Fast Boat
Golden Queen Fastboat
Scoot Cruise
Bus companies
Perama Tour
Airports near Ubud
The following major airports near Ubud offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
- Distance
- 29km (18 miles) from Ubud
Blimbingsari Airport (BWX)
- Distance
- 104km (64 miles) from Ubud
Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP)
- Distance
- 115km (71 miles) from Ubud