Facts about the transport from Bali to Gili Islands
Cheapest Transport
$13
Fastest Transport
1h
Earliest Departure
6:00 AM
Latest Departure
2:30 PM
Departures per day
447
Distance
50 kilometers
Transport Companies
Bali Karang Tours, Bali Triptop, Eka Jaya Fast Boat, Eka Jaya Fast Boat, FreeBird Express, Ganggari, Ganggari Fast Boat, Gili Gili Fastboat, Golden Queen Fast Boat, Karunia Perkasa, Karunia Perkasa Transfers, Manta Express, Manta Express, Ostina Fast Boat, Scoot Fast Cruises, Scoot Fast Cruises, Semaya One, Semaya One, Starfish Fast Boat, Wahana Virendra, Wahana Virendra Fast Boat, Wanderlust Cruise, Wijaya Buyuk, Wijaya Perkasa
Bali to Gili Islands Destination Reviews
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Axel S
Very tiny seats not for male European shoulders. My ferry service made stops at gili T & Gili Meno before arriving at Gili A. So we where an hour late in the end. There are direct connections.
Very friendly crew, but the AC is hardly working and they don't respect the schedule (we were 30+ minutes late when leaving). The price is a little bit lower than average.
Ferry Speedboat, Ostina Fast Boat, Apr 15, 2024
K
Karan
The ferry didn't leave on time, smelled of gasoline, acs didn't work so it is was super congested
Ferry Speedboat, Ostina Fast Boat, Mar 27, 2024
N
Natalie
Honestly a lot better than I expected, was just very hot and chaotic which is more on their end than anything.
Ferry Speedboat, Wijaya Perkasa (Wijaya Perkasa), Mar 7, 2024
PA
Paula A
We have just a delay of 30 minutes but it was all great. Thanks
Ferry Speedboat, Wijaya Perkasa (Wijaya Perkasa), Jan 17, 2024
DS
Doreen S
We booked at very short notice at night and weren't sure whether the pick-up would work at 10 am. But everything was tip top. Our driver Wayan was also nice. Checking in at the port was quick and easy. We had breakfast there and then took the fast boat to the Gilis. Unfortunately it wasn't fast this time, it took almost 3 hours, but that was due to the swell. I thought it was really good that we were slower and didn't rush and jump over the waves like some people do, making you feel unsafe.
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Wir haben sehr kurzfristig noch nachts gebucht und waren nicht sicher, ob das abholen un 10 Uhr morgens klappt. Aber alles tip top. Unser Fahrer wayan war auch nice. Am Hafen hat das einchecken zügig geklappt. Haben dort gefrühstückt und dann ging’s mit dem fastboot auf die gilis. Fast war’s diesmal leider nicht, hat fast 3 h gedauert, was aber dem Wellengang geschuldet war. Ich fand es sehr gut, dass wir langsamer waren und nicht wie manche über die Wellen rasen und springen und man sich unsicher fühlt.
Ferry Joint trip via Padang Bai, Semaya One, Jan 17, 2024
PR
Piers R
Terrible organisation and long waits at the port on both ends
Crossing was quite pleasant but I'd advise wearing extra sun cream as you don't feel the heat with the sea breeze and AC on.
Ferry Speedboat, Ostina Fast Boat, Jan 3, 2024
J
Joseph
Only half the fans were working, and no ac
Ferry Speedboat, Wijaya Perkasa (Wijaya Perkasa), Dec 25, 2023
LF
Lucy F
Was picked up at 6am to arrive for 7:30 and didn’t get on a boat until almost 10am. Lots of waiting around and unnecessary to be collected so early. Driver was very friendly though as a positive.
Ferry Speedboat, Ostina Fast Boat, Dec 22, 2023
F
Fernando
The boat is fine, but it feels a bit crowded. You go almost at sea level...... I do not know in case of emergency how it would be......If I can, on the return trip I change company.
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El barco bien, pero da un poco sensación de agobio. Vas casi al nivel del mar……no sé en caso de emergencia como sería……Si puedo, en el viaje de vuelta cambio de compañía.
Ferry Speedboat, Wijaya Perkasa (Wijaya Perkasa), Dec 9, 2023
When you want to get from Bali to Gili Islands, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:
Bus
Ferry
Van
Taxi
If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Ferry. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Taxi+ferry ticket.
The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 62.28. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a ferry as a ferry ticket costs as low as USD 12.46.
How far is Bali from Gili Islands?
If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Bali to Gili Islands. Your trip will be a total of 32 miles (50 km). The flying distance is 32 miles (50 km).
How long does it take to get from Bali to Gili Islands?
The travel time from Bali to Gili Islands can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 1 to 7 hours.
How much does it cost to get from Bali to Gili Islands?
The cost of the trip from Bali to Gili Islands varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Semaya One: travelling by ferry expect to pay as low as USD 12.46 for your ticket.
However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as USD 62.28.
Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Bali to Gili Islands:
Ferry tickets - USD 12.46 to USD 38.45.
taxi+Ferry price: USD 17.44 - USD 29.58. From Bali to Gili Islands starting from 06:00 Nusa Dua Transfer until 10:30 Sanur Transfer
Bus+Ferry price: USD 21.49. From Bali to Gili Islands starting from 07:30 Coco Supermarket Ubud until 11:05 Coco Supermarket Ubud
Ferry+Van price: USD 23.34. From Bali to Gili Islands starting from 06:30 McDonalds Sanur until 10:30 McDonalds Sanur
You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 62.28 to USD 62.28.
How many trips per day are there between Bali and Gili Islands?
Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.
314 by taxi+Ferry from Bali to Gili Islands starting from 06:00 Nusa Dua Transfer until 10:30 Sanur Transfer
Ferries leave from Bali for Gili Islands 114 times a day.
10 by Bus+Ferry from Bali to Gili Islands starting from 07:30 Coco Supermarket Ubud until 11:05 Coco Supermarket Ubud
8 by Ferry+Van from Bali to Gili Islands starting from 06:30 McDonalds Sanur until 10:30 McDonalds Sanur
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Bali to Gili Islands any time of the day.
Which means of transport is the best for the route?
Taxi
Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Bali to Gili Islands. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.
Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 62.28.
Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.
Ferries
Travelling by ferry is one of the most scenic ways to get from Bali to Gili Islands as it combines transportation and sightseeing to some extent.
However, with these upsides in mind, you should still understand ferry travel is not for everyone. If you’re prone to seasickness it may be an unpleasant experience. As a rule, a ferry journey isn’t the cheapest way to travel During the high season ferry tickets might be hard to get, so you should always book in advance when possible.
Things to remember: ferry rides are dependent on weather conditions..
The most popular transport from Bali to Gili Islands
How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Bali to Gili Islands? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:
