How to travel from Nusa Lembongan to Gili Islands, Indonesia

The distance between Nusa Lembongan and Gili Islands is around 78km (49 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry which takes around 2h 15m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Nusa Lembongan to Gili Islands by ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Gili IslandsNusa Lembongan if you're planning a return trip.

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Gili Meno.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 584,140($39)
Operated by

Scoot Cruise

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Ferry via Padang Bai

Take a ferry to Padang Bai and then to Gili Meno.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 853,745($57)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nusa Lembongan and Gili Islands

There are several options for getting from Nusa Lembongan to Gili Islands by ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around IDR 584,140 ($39) and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 853,745 ($57).

The distance between Nusa Lembongan and Gili Islands is around 78km (49 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 73km (46 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Nusa Lembongan and Gili Islands by ferry.

The quickest way to get from Nusa Lembongan to Gili Islands is to take a ferry which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx IDR 853,745 ($57).

The cheapest way to travel between Nusa Lembongan and Gili Islands is to take a ferry which will typically cost around IDR 584,140 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Nusa Lembongan and Gili Islands. We recommend that you take a ferry to Padang Bai and then to Gili Meno. instead which will take 2h 15m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nusa Lembongan and Gili Islands. We recommend that you take a ferry to Padang Bai and then to Gili Meno. instead which will take 2h 15m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Nusa Lembongan and Gili Islands. The ferry typically takes around 2h 40m and departs once daily.

Scoot Cruise, Eka Jaya Fastboat and Semaya One run the ferry services between Nusa Lembongan and Gili Islands. Ferries run once daily and take around 2h 40m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nusa Lembongan to Gili Islands. We recommend that you take a ferry to Gili Meno. instead which will take 2h 40m.

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.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Nusa Lembongan to Gili Islands. We recommend that you take a ferry to Gili Meno. instead which will take 2h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nusa Lembongan to Gili Islands is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around IDR 584,140 ($39).

How do I get from Nusa Lembongan to Gili Islands

Compare travel optionsbetween Nusa Lembongan and Gili Islands

Transport options from Nusa Lembongan to Gili Islands
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry
2h 40m
IDR 584,140($39)
once daily78km (49 miles)
Ferry via Padang Bai
2h 15m
IDR 853,745($57)
once daily85km (53 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Nusa Lembongan and Gili Islands

Ferry operators

Airports near Gili Islands

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

LOP
Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Gili Islands
DPS
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
International Airport
Distance
105km (65 miles) from Gili Islands
SWQ
Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
152km (95 miles) from Gili Islands