Fast Boat to Gili Trawangan from Bali

Fast Boat to Gili Trawangan from Bali - If you are planning to go to Indonesia, chances are that you have already included Gili Trawangan in your itinerary. This little slice of paradise has become a backpacker's paradise in Indo and continues to live up to the expectations of travelers everywhere. As you probably know, Indonesia is made up of thousands of islands (more than 17,000, to be exact), which can make traveling a bit difficult. Fear not, we are here to help you travel from Lombok or Bali to the Gili Islands with ease!

About the Gili Islands

The Gili Islands are three islands off the coast of Lombok, east of the island of Bali. The Gilis consist of Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air. "Gili" literally translates to "island". Known for its white sand beaches, crystal clear waters and incredible coral reefs, the Gilis are a common stop for many backpackers. Gili Trawangan is the most developed of the three, measuring 3 kilometers long and 2 kilometers wide.

How to get to Gili Trawangan

There is no airport on Gili Trawangan, so you have to get there by boat. You can take a boat from Lombok or Bali with relative ease. If you're heading to Gili Meno or Gili Air, this option will take you there too. The following is a summary of your main options:

Fast Boat to Gili Trawangan from Bali:

Route: Your accommodation in Canggu/Ubud → Drive to Padang Bai (1.5+ hours) → Fast boat to Gili Trawangan (1.5+ hours)

Travel Time: 4-5+ hours total including waiting time

Cost: from IDR 250,000 one way (if you're a fantastic bidder)

Slow Boat to Gili Trawangan from Bali:

Route: Your accommodation in Canggu/Ubud → Drive to Padang Bai (1.5+ hours) → Slow boat to Lombok (4+ hours) → Taxi from Lembar Harbor to Bangsal Harbor (1.5+ hours) → Boat to Gili Trawangan (30+ minutes) )

Travel Time: 10+ hours total including waiting time

Cost: from IDR 55,000 one way (not including transportation to Padang Bai or transportation from Lembar Harbor to Bangsal Harbor)

Ferry to Gili Trawangan from Lombok:

Route: Drive to Bangsal Harbor (from Lombok airport: 2+ hours) → Boat to Gili Trawangan (30+ minutes)

Travel Time: 30+ minutes from Bangsal Harbor

Cost: from IDR 10,000 for public ferry, from IDR 85,000 for speed boat (excluding drive to Bangsal Harbor)

Flight from Bali to Lombok + Boat:

Route: Your accommodation in Canggu/Ubud → Drive to Ngurah Rai Airport Denpasar (1.5+ hours) → Flight to Lombok (30 minutes) → Drive from airport to Bangsal Harbor (2+ hours) → Boat to Gili Trawangan (30+ hours) minute)

Travel Time: 7+ hours including waiting time

Cost: from IDR545,000 one way (not including transfer to the airport)

Fast Boat to Gili Trawangan from Bali

Coming from Bali is generally the most common route, as Bali is the most popular destination in Indonesia. The easiest and fastest way to get there is first to go to Padang Bai Harbor on the central, east side of Bali. From Canggu, it will take about an hour and a half. From Ubud, it will take about one hour and fifteen minutes. Traffic in Bali can be pretty bad, so be sure to give yourself enough time in case it gets worse than usual.

From Padang Bai, you will take a "fast boat" to the Gilis. The pier where you will board the boat is right in front of the fast boat office (Google Map search “Padgang Bai Fast Boat Harbor”) This trip will take about one and a half hours. These boats will also stop on other Gili islands, so listen for announcements to make sure you get off at the right stop or ask the staff.

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