Bali to Gili Air

Bali to Gili Air

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Bali to Gili Air Destination Reviews

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Torsten S
Everything was in time ( Transfer from Amed region which was offered extra from the ferry company and departure of the ferry). The boat is fast and due to calm weather it was a smooth ride to Gili Air. Booked the ferry online with 12go.asia
Bali to Gili Air, Ferry Aluminium Fast Ferry, Wijaya Tramena, May 21, 2026
MA
Matthew A
Great guides, amazing scenery, great videos. Would recommend.
Bali to Gili Air, Ferry High Speed Ferry, Karunia Jaya Luxury Cruise, May 16, 2026
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Mickael D
1 hour late, we had to change boat during the trip
Bali to Gili Air, Ferry Aluminium Fast Ferry, Wijaya Tramena, May 15, 2026
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Verna S
Driver was late and because of that we were late for our fast boat. We got on the second one but we had to wait 3h at the harbour.
Bali to Gili Air, Van Taxi + Ferry, Bali Magir Trans, Mar 27, 2026
JP
Jean P
PRO’s - Friendly driver - Private transfer (i initially thought i had booked a shared van) - Could smoke in the car on the way - The speedboat to Gili Air wasn’t as bad as some reviews say — still took a motion sickness pill just in case - Did successfully arrive at destination CON’s - No respect of the scheduled pick up time: despite pick up time was 7:00 AM (and to be ready at 6:30 AM to be sure), driver arrived at 5:55 AM, before even my alarm rung or sun had rise… it was a panicked & rushed awakening - Totally unresponsive customer service: messaged them through their whatsapp hotline the day before (both morning & evening) to confirm real estimated pick up time: no answer, messages left unread. The next morning, when advised driver was way earlier than scheduled and I would have appreciated a reply to my previous messages, my messages were then left on read with no answer. They obviously don’t care. - Driver drove extremely fast (and like a maniac!) to get to the pier way too early — so fast that I got there over an hour ahead of time, which is way too much free time at the pier (which makes even more ridiculous to have picked me up so in advance)... Moreover, the driver’s English was so limited, couldn’t answer my questions - Van was not in good shape, it was damaged and fallen off pieces were taped: doesn’t aspire confidence - Tax at the pier was 30K IDR (and not 10-20K IDR as stated in the confirmation) FRIENDLY ADVICE - nice coffee shops at the pier while you wait, plan to have a quick breakfast there - Do not accept anyone’s offer to carry your luggage at the pier unless you have lots of money to spend —- they will literally ask for all your money for the service (and beside, it’s such a short walk anyway)
Bali to Gili Air, Van Taxi + Ferry, Bali Magir Trans, Mar 26, 2026
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Luna B
Had a great travel. I did the trip with Rijan and had a great travel. The drive was very smooth and I felt very safe all the time. Would recommend!
Bali to Gili Air, Van Taxi + Ferry, Bali Magir Trans, Feb 22, 2026
JH
Jeanne H
I left with Magir Trans Bali, we had Rijan as a driver, he was very smiling and efficient, very happy to have booked with them!
Bali to Gili Air, Van Taxi + Ferry, Bali Magir Trans, Feb 17, 2026
PB
Pavol B
the trip was merged with another ship
Bali to Gili Air, Ferry Fast Boat, DPrabu Fast Boat, Feb 10, 2026
EA
Elodie A
Thank you GEDE TIAS for the trip in Van, your patience and your kindness, it has been perfect! 👍
Bali to Gili Air, Van Taxi + Ferry, Bali Magir Trans, Feb 9, 2026
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Jean M
The driver arrived at 7:15 instead of 7:00 after saying he would arrive at 7:30, but he was nice and super fast. Ver comfortable minivan. We made it just on time for the 9:00 speedboat from Bali to the Gilis. I would recommend to leave a lot of time before and after, just in case —no work or other transfers within at least 2 hours… But in our case it was pretty reliable.
Bali to Gili Air, Van Taxi + Ferry, Bali Magir Trans, Jan 30, 2026
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Bali to Gili Air Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Gili Transport
MPV + Private Speedboat 4pax
Any time
+2h 10m
$47.69
Van
Bali Tour
Standard
05:45
11:30
$22.44
  3.0
Bus
Bali Triptop
Minibus + Speedboat
06:15
11:00
$19.64
Van
Bali Paradiso
Van + Speedboat
06:45
10:30
$53.30
Van
Bali Paradiso
Van + Speedboat
07:15
11:00
$53.30
Bus
Bali Triptop
Minibus + Speedboat
07:40
11:00
$22.44
Bus
Bali Triptop
Minibus + Speedboat
08:00
11:15
$21.04
Ferry
Bali Tour
Ferry
08:30
10:20
$14.59
  3.6
Ferry
Ekajaya Fast Ferry
Speedboat
09:00
11:45
$19.92
Van
CV Indo Tour
Minivan + Ferry
09:16
13:46
$26.10
Bus
Bali Triptop
Minibus + Speedboat
09:40
15:00
$19.64
Ferry
Bali Tour
Ferry
10:00
11:50
$14.03
  2.0
Bus
Bali Triptop
Minibus + Speedboat
10:30
15:00
$19.64
  4.5
Ferry
Ekajaya Fast Ferry
Speedboat
11:00
15:15
$19.92
Bus
Bali Triptop
Minibus + Speedboat
11:30
15:00
$21.04
Ferry
Wijaya Perkasa
Fast Boat
12:15
14:40
$9.26
  4.5
Ferry
Bali Tour
Ferry
13:00
14:50
$14.03
  2.0
Ferry
Bali Tour
Ferry
13:20
15:10
$14.59
  3.6

How to get from Bali to Gili Air

When you want to get from Bali to Gili Air, 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 Van ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Ferry+Van ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 49.93. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a ferry as a ferry ticket costs as low as USD 12.03.

How far is Bali from Gili Air?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Bali to Gili Air. Your trip will be a total of 40 miles (63 km). The flying distance is 40 miles (63 km).

How long does it take to get from Bali to Gili Air?

The travel time from Bali to Gili Air can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 2 to 7 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Bali to Gili Air?

The cost of the trip from Bali to Gili Air varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Karunia Luxury Fast Boat: travelling by ferry expect to pay as low as USD 12.03 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Ferry+Van - a one-way Ferry+Van ticket can cost as much as USD 49.93.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Bali to Gili Air:

  • Ferry tickets - USD 12.03 to USD 43.92.
  • taxi+Van price: USD 19.64. From Bali to Gili Air starting from 08:30 Padang Bai Central Parking until 08:30 Padang Bai Central Parking
  • Ferry+Van price: USD 23.14 - USD 49.93. From Bali to Gili Air starting from 06:00 Sidemen Transfer until 08:40 Padang Bai Central Parking
  • Bus+Ferry price: USD 24.74 - USD 44.38. From Bali to Gili Air starting from 07:05 Sidemen Hotel Transfer until 14:00 Karangasem Padangbai
  • Van price : USD 33.66 - USD 35.77;
  • Bus tickets - USD 41.24 to USD 41.24;
  • taxi+Ferry price: USD 41.74. From Bali to Gili Air starting from 07:15 Ubud Transfer until 07:15 Ubud Transfer

How many trips per day are there between Bali and Gili Air?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • 69 by Ferry+Van from Bali to Gili Air starting from 06:00 Sidemen Transfer until 08:40 Padang Bai Central Parking
  • Ferries leave from Bali for Gili Air 63 times a day.
  • 12 by Bus+Ferry from Bali to Gili Air starting from 07:05 Sidemen Hotel Transfer until 14:00 Karangasem Padangbai
  • Buses start plying the route from 09:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 09:00. There are 2 available bus trips every day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Bali to Gili Air is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

  • If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
  • As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
  • While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Ferries

Travelling by ferry is one of the most scenic ways to get from Bali to Gili Air 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.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Bali to Gili Air. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from Bali to Gili Air.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..

The most popular transport from Bali to Gili Air

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Bali to Gili Air? 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:

  • 94% users voted for a ferry ticket.
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Bali to Gili Air

Facts about the transport from Bali to Gili Air

Cheapest Transport$13
Fastest Transport1h 15m
Earliest Departure6:00 AM
Latest Departure2:00 PM
Departures per day146
Distance63 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBali Karang Tours, Bali Magir Trans, Bali Paradiso, Bali Tour, Bali Triptop, Bali Wonder, BlueWater Express, Dcamel Fast Ferry, Ekajaya Fast Ferry, Gili Gili Fastboat, Golden Queen Fast Ferry, Karunia Jaya, Karunia Jaya Luxury Cruise, Karunia Luxury Fast Boat, Manta Express, Nusa Nadhi Fast Ferry, Ostina Fast Boat, Semaya One, The Tanis Fast Cruise, Wahana Virendra, Wijaya Buyuk, Wijaya Tramena