The distance between Legian and Gili Islands is around 117km (73 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Legian to Gili Islands by taxi, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Gili Islands → Legian if you're planning a return trip.
Take a taxi to Padang Bai then take a ferry to Gili Meno.
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Take the bus to Padang Bai then take a ferry to Gili Meno.
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There are several options for getting from Legian to Gili Islands by taxi, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around IDR 778,855 ($52) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 1,183,260 ($79).
The distance between Legian and Gili Islands is around 117km (73 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 103km (64 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Legian and Gili Islands by taxi and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Legian to Gili Islands is to take a taxi and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx IDR 1,183,260 ($79).
The cheapest way to travel between Legian and Gili Islands is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 778,855 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Legian and Gili Islands. We recommend that you take a taxi to Padang Bai then take a ferry to Gili Meno. instead which will take 2h 30m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Legian and Gili Islands. We recommend that you take a taxi to Padang Bai then take a ferry to Gili Meno. instead which will take 2h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Legian to Gili Islands. We recommend that you take a taxi to Padang Bai then take a ferry to Gili Meno. instead which will take 2h 30m.
The closest major airport to Gili Islands is Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP) (LOP) which is approximately 53km (33 miles) from Gili Islands. Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) (DPS) and Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ) (SWQ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Legian to Gili Islands. We recommend that you take a taxi to Padang Bai then take a ferry to Gili Meno. instead which will take 2h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Legian to Gili Islands is to take a taxi and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around IDR 1,183,260 ($79).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Taxi and Ferry | 2h 30m | IDR 1,183,260($79) | once daily | 117km (73 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 3h 50m | IDR 778,855($52) | once daily | 125km (77 miles) |
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The following major airports near Gili Islands offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Indonesia and internationally.