1. Ubud to Gili Trawangan by Fast Boat
To take a fast boat, you will have to first transfer to Padang Bai and serangan port to catch a fast boat to Gili Trawangan
To travel from Ubud to Padang Bai or Serangan Harbor, you can take a taxi or private car, which takes about 1.5 to 2 hours and costs around 300,000 to 500,000 IDR. Alternatively, you acn aslo take a shuttle bus service, taking about 2 to 2.5 hours and costing around 100,000 to 200,000 IDR.
Duration, Fares
It usually takes around 2 to 4.5 hours, and the fares usually range from 300,000 to 800,000 IDR, depending on the operator, class of service, and time of booking.
Departure, Arrival Points, and Timings
Fast boats between these destinations depart from Padang Bai and Serangan. There are multiple departures daily, starting from 10 in the morning to 5.30 in the evening. They all arrive at Gili Trawangan port.
Operators
Operators like Eka Jaya Fast Boat, Semaya One, and Gili gateway are some of the operators who provide daily services on this route.
2. Ubud to Gili Trawangan by Taxi + Ferry
There is also a combination option of taxi and ferry to reach Gili Trawangan from Ubud. Here, various operators provide pick-up from your hotel and transfer to the port. The journey to Padang Bai or Serangan Harbor takes approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. Once at the harbor, you will be transferred to catch a fast boat to Gili Trawangan, which typically takes about 1.5 to 2 hours. All the transfers are done by the operators you choose. The fares usually range between 284,700 IDR to 327,800 IDR depending on the operator and booking time.