1. Bali to Gili Trawangan by Ferry/Fast Boat
There is no shortage of ferries between both destinations, but it is better to take a fast boat, which only takes 1-3 hours to reach Gili Trawangan.
Departure Points
There are three main ports in Bali from where you can take boats to Gili Trawangan.
Padang Bai Port
It's the most popular and chosen port for traveling between these destinations. You can reach Padangbai by taxi, private car, or shuttle bus from popular tourist areas like Kuta, Seminyak, or Ubud. The journey from these areas to Padangbai takes approximately 1.5 to 2.5 hours, depending on traffic. The journey from Padang Bai to Gili Trawangan typically takes a 2-hour and 15-minute boat ride.
Serangan Pier
Traveling from Serangan to Gili Trawangan by boat takes around 2-3 hours. Reaching Serangan Pier from Kuta Beach takes approximately 35 minutes to 1 hour by car. Serangan Pier is the closest port to the bustling tourist hubs of Kuta Beach, Seminyak, and Canggu, making it a convenient departure point for travelers staying in these areas.
Amed Port
Traveling from Amed to Gili Trawangan involves a 2-hour boat ride. Amed is the furthest port from most tourist spots, requiring a 2-hour and 30-minute drive to reach it from Kuta Beach.
Operators, Duration, Timings
Numerous operators run daily between both destinations from all the ports and piers mentioned above. Here are some of the most popular ones.
Eka Jaya Fast Boat operates two trips daily from Padang Bai to Gili Trawangan, departing at 9 am and 12:30 pm. The fares are around 344,928 Indonesian Rupiah. The morning trip at 9 am takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes, while the afternoon trip at 12:30 pm takes approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes.
Semaya One offers a fast boat service from Padang Bai to Gili Trawangan, departing at 9:15 am. The fares usually range from 274,664 Indonesian Rupiah (IDR). The boat ride takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes.
Gili Getaway offers a fast boat service from Serangan Pier to Gili Trawangan, departing at 9 am. The fares are around 718,200 IDR, including hotel pick-up. The journey from boat ride takes about 2 hours and 15 minutes.