How to travel from Surakarta to Gili Trawangan, Indonesia

The distance between Surakarta and Gili Trawangan is around 789km (490 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Surakarta to Gili Trawangan by plane, bus, ferry 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, Bus and Ferry

Fly from Solo (SOC) to Lombok (LOP) then take the bus to Bangsal then take a ferry to Gili Trawangan.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Flight time3h 15m
  • Typical cost
    IDR 3,220,260($215)
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Train, Bus and Ferry

Take the train to Jember then take the bus to Sanur then take a ferry to Gili Trawangan.

  • Duration16h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 1,273,125($85)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Surabaya and then to Terminal Mengwi then take a ferry to Gili Trawangan.

  • Duration21h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    IDR 65,019,300($4,340)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Surakarta and Gili Trawangan

There are several options for getting from Surakarta to Gili Trawangan by plane, bus, ferry and train. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around IDR 1,138,325 ($76) and will take around 17h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 6h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately IDR 3,220,260 ($215).

The distance between Surakarta and Gili Trawangan is around 789km (490 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 580km (360 miles)

It takes around 6h 55m to get from Surakarta and Gili Trawangan by plane, bus and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Surakarta to Gili Trawangan is to fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 55m and will set you back approx IDR 3,220,260 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Surakarta and Gili Trawangan is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around IDR 1,138,325 ($76) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Surakarta and Gili Trawangan. We recommend that you fly from Solo (SOC) to Lombok (LOP) then take the bus to Bangsal then take a ferry to Gili Trawangan. instead which will take 6h 55m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Surakarta and Gili Trawangan. We recommend that you fly from Solo (SOC) to Lombok (LOP) then take the bus to Bangsal then take a ferry to Gili Trawangan. instead which will take 6h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Surakarta to Gili Trawangan. We recommend that you fly from Solo (SOC) to Lombok (LOP) then take the bus to Bangsal then take a ferry to Gili Trawangan. instead which will take 6h 55m.

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 Surakarta to Gili Trawangan. We recommend that you fly from Solo (SOC) to Lombok (LOP) then take the bus to Bangsal then take a ferry to Gili Trawangan. instead which will take 6h 55m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Surakarta to Gili Trawangan is to fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around IDR 3,220,260 ($215).

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Transport options from Surakarta to Gili Trawangan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Bus and Ferry
6h 55m
IDR 3,220,260($215)
once daily1,661km (1,032 miles)
Train, Bus and Ferry + 1 similar
16h 50m
IDR 1,273,125($85)
once daily806km (501 miles)
Train, Ferry and Bus17h 10m
IDR 1,138,325($76)
once daily790km (491 miles)
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar
21h 40m
IDR 65,019,300($4,340)
once daily789km (490 miles)
Bus to Ponorogo, ferry1 day 5h
IDR 1,243,170($83)
once daily874km (543 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