Boats on turquoise water off the Gili Islands, with the mountains of Lombok on the horizon

Bali to Gili Islands fast boat and ferry

Fast boats sail from Padang Bai and south Bali straight to Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air. From Padang Bai the crossing takes from 1 hr 30 min.

Boats off the Gili Islands

Fastest fast boat, Padang Bai to Gili Trawangan
1 hr 30 min
Fast boats a day, Padang Bai to Gili Trawangan
17
Fast boat fare per adult
From €17.70
Departure ports in Bali
4

Ferryhopper timetable, November and December 2026.

How to get to the Gili Islands from Bali

The shortest crossing is by fast boat from Padang Bai in east Bali. On the Ferryhopper timetable, 10 operators sail from Padang Bai to Gili Trawangan, with 17 departures a day between 08:30 and 14:00 and a crossing of 1 hr 30 min to 2 hrs 45 min. Gili Air has 16 boats a day from Padang Bai, Gili Meno 8.

From south Bali, fast boats leave from Sanur, Serangan and Nusa Dua. They save the drive to Padang Bai, but the crossing takes 2 hrs to 5 hrs and each port has 1 to 5 boats a day.

There is no public ferry from Bali to the Gili Islands. The other way goes via Lombok: the public ferry to Lembar, the road to Bangsal, and a local boat to the islands.

Route map

Bali to Gili Islands boat map and ports

All fast boats from Bali cross the Lombok Strait to the three islands off the north-west coast of Lombok. Bangsal, the harbour on Lombok opposite the islands, is the stop for the route via Lombok.

Map: fast boats from Bali to the Gili IslandsMap of east Bali, the Gili Islands and north-west Lombok. Fast boats sail from Padang Bai, Sanur, Serangan and Nusa Dua in Bali to Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air. Bangsal, the harbour on Lombok opposite the islands, is shown for the route via Lombok. The lines are indicative and not for navigation.WALLACE LINEBALILOMBOKLombok StraitNusa PenidaMount Agung3,031 mfrom 2 hrsfrom 1 hr 30 minSeminyakUbudMataramPadang BaiSanurSeranganNusa DuaBangsalGili TrawanganGili MenoGili Air20 kmN Map: fast boats from Bali to the Gili IslandsMap of east Bali, the Gili Islands and north-west Lombok. Fast boats sail from Padang Bai, Sanur, Serangan and Nusa Dua in Bali to Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air. Bangsal, the harbour on Lombok opposite the islands, is shown for the route via Lombok. The lines are indicative and not for navigation.WALLACE LINEBALILOMBOKfrom 2 hrsfrom 1 hr 30 minPadang BaiBangsalGili IslandsSouth Bali ports20 kmN
  • Fast boat from Padang Bai
  • Fast boat from south Bali
  • Departure port
  • Arrival port

Indicative routes, not for navigation. Terrain: Mapzen Terrain Tiles (SRTM, ETOPO1). Coast: © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Departure ports in Bali

  • Padang BaiEast Bali. Most boats, to all three islands.
  • SanurSouth-east Bali. Fast boats to Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air.
  • SeranganSouth Bali. Fast boats to Gili Trawangan and Gili Air.
  • Nusa DuaSouth Bali. Fast boats to the three islands.

Arrival on the Gili Islands

  • Gili TrawanganHarbour on the east coast. Most boats arrive here.
  • Gili MenoHarbour on the east coast. Fewer boats.
  • Gili AirHarbour on the south coast.
  • BangsalLombok, opposite the islands. Local boats to the three islands.

Two ways to get there

Fast boat from Bali or via Lombok

The fast boat goes straight from Bali to the islands. The route via Lombok uses the public ferry, the road and a local boat: slower, with more changes. Add up all three stages to compare the cost with the fast boat fare.

The coast of one of the Gili Islands from the air, with a pier and the village along the beach

Fast boat from Bali

Passenger boats from Padang Bai and south Bali straight to the islands. Ferryhopper sells tickets for 14 operators on these crossings.

From
Padang Bai, Sanur, Serangan, Nusa Dua
To
Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno, Gili Air
Crossing
1 hr 30 min to 2 hrs 55 min from Padang Bai; 2 hrs to 5 hrs from south Bali
Departures
17 a day from Padang Bai to Gili Trawangan, 08:30 to 14:00
Fare
From €17.70 per adult

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A wooden outrigger boat moored in a bay on Lombok, with more boats and hills behind it

Via Lombok

The public car ferry from Padang Bai to Lembar, the road north to Bangsal, then a local boat to the island of your choice.

Ferry
Padang Bai to Lembar, about 4 hrs 30 min, IDR 65,300 per adult
Road
Lembar to Bangsal, 49 km
Boat
Bangsal to the islands, local public boats that leave when full
Tickets
Ferry through Ferizy (ASDP); boat at the ticket office in Bangsal

Bali to Lombok route guide

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Bali to Gili Trawangan fast boat: times and prices

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Which Bali port: Padang Bai, Sanur or Serangan

From south Bali, Sanur, Serangan and Nusa Dua are closer by road than Padang Bai. The crossings from there take longer and there are fewer boats, so compare the road with the crossing.

Road distance to each port
If you stay inPadang BaiSanurSeranganNusa Dua
Seminyak51 km17 km14 km22 km
Canggu50 km18 km22 km31 km
Kuta52 km18 km10 km17 km
Ubud40 km20 km32 km45 km
Bali airport56 km21 km13 km16 km

Road distances from OpenStreetMap route planning. Drive times depend on traffic; check a navigation app at your departure time.

Fast boats from each Bali port
CrossingDepartures a dayCrossing timeFare per adult
Padang Bai to Gili Trawangan171 hr 30 min to 2 hrs 45 min€17.70 to €52.96
Padang Bai to Gili Air161 hr 40 min to 2 hrs 20 min€17.70 to €52.96
Padang Bai to Gili Meno81 hr 45 min to 2 hrs 55 min€22.00 to €32.50
Sanur to Gili Trawangan4 to 52 hrs to 4 hrs 15 min€25.50 to €33.87
Sanur to Gili Air42 hrs 15 min to 5 hrs€25.50 to €33.87
Serangan to Gili Trawangan32 hrs 45 min to 3 hrs 45 min€38.00 to €52.96
Nusa Dua to Gili Trawangan32 hrs 15 min to 3 hrs 35 min€42.50

Ferryhopper timetable for 5 November, 12 November and 3 December 2026, starting fare per departure. Fares change with the date and the operator.

More detail per port, for every route from Bali: Which Bali port should I use?

How long is the boat to the Gili Islands?

The fast boat from Padang Bai to Gili Trawangan takes 1 hr 30 min to 2 hrs 45 min on the water. Your travel day is longer: add the road to the port in Bali and check-in. On the islands there are no cars, so the last part is on foot, by bike or by cidomo, a horse-drawn cart. An example from Seminyak:

  1. SeminyakYour hotel in Bali
  2. By road51 km
  3. Padang BaiCheck-in: see your ticketDeparts 08:30
  4. Fast boat1 hr 30 min
  5. Gili TrawanganHarbour, east coastArrives 10:00
  6. No carsWalk or cidomo
  7. Your hotelOn Gili Trawangan
Crossing time is the time on the water, as shown in a timetable. Door-to-door time runs from your hotel in Bali to your hotel on the island; plan your day with that. Example: the 08:30 Semaya Darmajaya Fast Ferry on the Ferryhopper timetable for 5 November 2026.

Before you travel

  • Choose your island first

    Not every boat calls at every island. On the Ferryhopper timetable for 5 November 2026, 17 boats sail from Padang Bai to Gili Trawangan, 16 to Gili Air and 8 to Gili Meno. Check the arrival island before you book.

  • Fast boat tickets

    Ferryhopper sells the fast boats from Padang Bai, Sanur, Serangan and Nusa Dua to the three islands. Check-in time and place are on your ticket: finding the departure point.

  • Luggage, surfboards and bikes

    Free luggage differs by operator: on Ferryhopper, from 1 bag of 20 kg to 2 bags of 30 kg together. Per operator. Ask the operator about surfboards and bikes before you book.

  • Reduced mobility

    Many boats land on the beach on the islands, and the islands have no motor vehicles. Ask the operator about steps, help with boarding and wheelchairs before you book: what to ask.

  • Flights on the same day

    We cannot say whether a connection will work. Boat and flight are separate bookings, and the sea can delay or stop boats: what to count.

  • Children

    Age groups differ by operator: on Ferryhopper, the child fare applies up to 9, 10, 11 or 12 years depending on the operator. Most operators on this route list infants under 2 or 3 years free of charge.

  • No cars on the islands

    There are no cars or motorbikes on Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno or Gili Air. You walk, rent a bike or take a cidomo, a horse-drawn cart, from the harbour to your accommodation.

  • Nyepi

    On Nyepi, the Balinese Day of Silence, Padang Bai port closes. In 2026 the ferry service there stopped from 04:00 on 19 March to 11:30 on 20 March. The date and times change every year; check them before you plan a crossing in March or April.

Weather and disruption

Check before you travel

Strong wind and high waves in the Lombok Strait can stop the fast boats. In December 2022, the fast boats between Padang Bai and Gili Trawangan were suspended for at least 2 days, and travellers were directed to the public ferry to Lombok.

BMKG, the Indonesian weather agency, publishes a daily wave forecast for the Lombok Strait crossing: maritim.bmkg.go.id. If your boat is cancelled, contact the seller of your ticket. For a Ferryhopper booking, tell Ferryhopper, because refunds are not automatic.

Arriving on Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air

Boats moored at the shore of one of the Gili Islands
Boats at the shore of one of the Gili Islands.

The fast boats arrive at the harbour on the east coast of Gili Trawangan and Gili Meno, and on the south coast of Gili Air. From there you walk, cycle or take a cidomo to your accommodation; there are no cars or motorbikes on the islands.

Onward travel

  • Between the three islandsA local boat cooperative runs public and island-hopping boats between Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air. Buy tickets at the harbour; Ferryhopper does not sell these boats.
  • To LombokLocal public boats cross to Bangsal on Lombok and leave when full. Bali to Lombok
  • More about the islandsWhich island suits you and how to get around: Gili Islands guide

Questions about Bali to the Gili Islands

Can you do a day trip to the Gili Islands from Bali?

It is possible, but the day is long. On the Ferryhopper timetable for 12 November 2026, the first boat from Padang Bai reaches Gili Trawangan at 10:00, and the last boat back leaves at 16:20 and arrives in Padang Bai at 17:55. That leaves 6 hrs 20 min between arrival and the boat back, less the time at the harbour. The road to and from Padang Bai is 51 km each way from Seminyak.

Is there a public ferry from Bali to the Gili Islands?

Not directly. The public ferry sails from Padang Bai to Lembar on Lombok. From Lembar it is 49 km by road to Bangsal, where local public boats cross to the three islands. See Fast boat from Bali or via Lombok and Lombok to Gili Islands.

How do I get from the Gili Islands back to Bali?

The fast boats sail in the other direction too. For 12 November 2026, Ferryhopper lists 17 boats from Gili Trawangan to Padang Bai between 09:30 and 16:20, and 2 a day to Sanur and to Serangan. To see the times, show the live times in the fast boat search and select Swap ports.

Do the boats stop at Lombok on the way?

Some do. On the Ferryhopper timetable for 5 November 2026, most boats from Padang Bai reach Gili Trawangan first and Bangsal later. A few boats from 13:00 call at Senggigi or Bangsal before the islands. Ask the operator about the stops on your boat.

Last checked: 2 November 2026. Fares, times and port details change. Check them with the operator before you travel.

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