How to travel from Padang to Gili Trawangan, Indonesia

The distance between Padang and Gili Trawangan is around 2,127km (1,322 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Padang to Gili Trawangan by plane, ferry, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Ferry

Fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Lombok (LOP) then take a ferry to Gili Trawangan.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Flight time3h 50m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 2,890,745($195)
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Bus, Ferry and Train

Take the bus to Medan and then to Bandar Lampung then take a ferry to Gambir Station then take the train to Blitar then take the bus to Denpasar then take a ferry to Gili Trawangan.

  • Duration3 days 19h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 2,785,900($185)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Padang and Gili Trawangan

There are several options for getting from Padang to Gili Trawangan by plane, ferry, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which costs around IDR 2,785,900 ($185) and will take around 3 days 19h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 6h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 2,890,745 ($195).

The distance between Padang and Gili Trawangan is around 2,127km (1,322 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,922km (1,194 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Padang and Gili Trawangan by plane and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Padang to Gili Trawangan is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 25m and will set you back approx IDR 2,890,745 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Padang and Gili Trawangan is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which will typically cost around IDR 2,785,900 ($185) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Padang and Gili Trawangan. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Lombok (LOP) then take a ferry to Gili Trawangan. instead which will take 6h 25m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Padang and Gili Trawangan. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Lombok (LOP) then take a ferry to Gili Trawangan. instead which will take 6h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Padang to Gili Trawangan. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Lombok (LOP) then take a ferry to Gili Trawangan. instead which will take 6h 25m.

The closest major airport to Gili Trawangan is Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport (LOP) (LOP) which is approximately 53km (33 miles) from Gili Trawangan. 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 Padang to Gili Trawangan. We recommend that you fly from Minangkabau (PDG) to Lombok (LOP) then take a ferry to Gili Trawangan. instead which will take 6h 25m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Padang to Gili Trawangan is to fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around IDR 2,890,745 ($195).

How do I get from Padang to Gili Trawangan

Compare travel optionsbetween Padang and Gili Trawangan

Transport options from Padang to Gili Trawangan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Ferry + 1 similar
6h 25m
IDR 2,890,745($195)
once daily2,127km (1,322 miles)
Bus, Plane and Ferry12h 55m
IDR 3,190,305($215)
once daily2,426km (1,508 miles)
Bus, Ferry and Train
3 days 19h
IDR 2,785,900($185)
once daily4,135km (2,570 miles)

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Airports near Gili Trawangan

The following major airports near Gili Trawangan 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 Trawangan
DPS
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
International Airport
Distance
105km (65 miles) from Gili Trawangan
SWQ
Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin III Airport (SWQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
152km (95 miles) from Gili Trawangan