Bali to Gili Air

Bali to Gili Air

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Bali to Gili Air Destination Reviews

JM
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
BN
Barbara N
The trip was comfortable, AC worked well, and our driver Gede Tias was helpful and spoke good English. The fast ferry was great too.
Bali to Gili Air, Van Taxi + Ferry, Bali Magir Trans, Dec 3, 2025
SO
Stanislav O
Everything was on time, and the guys were really helpful. But the transfer vehicles were uncomfortable. We got a really tiny car for 5 people, with no space for luggage. The bus for 10 people was even smaller than the car. The door didn’t work and stayed open during the whole transfer — it was really unsafe.
Bali to Gili Air, Ferry Van + Ferry, CV Indo Tour, Nov 23, 2025
B
Bente
I had a great experience sailing from Pandang Bai to Gili Air. Nice, comfortable and clean ferry. Felt safe. I missed a little more information about which ferry was bording when. That being said there was no problems.
Bali to Gili Air, Ferry Speedboat, Ekajaya Fast Ferry (Eka Jaya Fast Boat), Nov 20, 2025
GG
Georgi G
On time departure and comfortable upper deck. But the requirement to check in 1 hr before departure seems useless and overrated
Bali to Gili Air, Ferry Fast Boat, DPrabu Fast Boat, Nov 12, 2025
C
Cristin
Perfect Orgainsiation - safe and good transport vehicals and boats. Just too much waiting time in between the shuttlee drop off and of boarding the ferry.
Bali to Gili Air, Van Private Car + Fast Boat, Bali Wonder, Nov 7, 2025
MM
Maciej M
Overall, I have mixed feelings. On the one hand, everything was fine, the driver arrived earlier than scheduled but let me know well in advance. The car was comfortable and spacious, and the driver had a great music selection. We left Uluwatu at 8:40 instead of 9, and arrived at the port around 11:10. Once there, the boat staff told us that the boat would leave at 1:30 p.m. and that we should come back at 1 p.m. According to the information on 12goasia, the departure was supposed to be at 9 a.m. and arrival at Gili Air at 2 p.m. I don't know how we are supposed to get to Gili Air at 2 p.m. if the boat leaves at 1:30 p.m. We had to find something to do for two hours in the port, where everyone tries to sell you something, push something on you, or mislead you for financial gain. We left at 1:30 p.m. and arrived at Gili Air at 4:15 p.m., which is 135 minutes later than the information provided by Bali Magir Trans when selling their services. If I had known that I would be waiting pointlessly for two hours at the port, which would make me arrive two hours later, I would have used someone else's services. The boat had air conditioning, the ride was pleasant, and the staff were also helpful.
Bali to Gili Air, Ferry Ferry, Bali Magir Trans, Nov 4, 2025
DK
Denis K
The driver couldn't find your office and neither could we, the office was actually named something else which made it hard and confusing to find and a bit stressful
Bali to Gili Air, Ferry Speedboat, Buyuk Fast Cruise, Nov 2, 2025
SK
Sarah K
Driver arrived on time, easy transport and delivery to the ferry stop. We were driven to a stop and then got in another vehicle to take us to the ferry port. They then dropped us at the port and then we waited there to be taken to the ferry. My only complaint was this wasn’t very clear (but I like to know plans ahead of time). Once we were there it was all okay though.
Bali to Gili Air, Van Taxi + Ferry, Bali Magir Trans, Oct 24, 2025
TG
Theo G
Very good and peaceful
Bali to Gili Air, Ferry Speedboat, BlueWater Express, Oct 16, 2025
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Bali to Gili Air Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Gili Transport
MPV + Private Speedboat 4pax
Any time
+2h 10m
$50.43
Van
Bali Tour
Standard
05:45
11:30
$23.73
  3.0
Bus
Bali Triptop
Minibus + Speedboat
06:15
11:00
$20.76
Van
Bali Paradiso
Van + Speedboat
06:45
10:30
$56.36
Van
Bali Paradiso
Van + Speedboat
07:15
11:00
$56.36
Bus
Bali Triptop
Minibus + Speedboat
07:40
11:00
$23.73
Bus
Bali Triptop
Minibus + Speedboat
08:00
11:15
$22.25
Ferry
Bali Tour
Ferry
08:30
10:20
$15.43
  3.6
Ferry
Ekajaya Fast Ferry
Speedboat
09:00
11:45
$21.06
Van
CV Indo Tour
Minivan + Ferry
09:16
13:46
$26.10
Bus
Bali Triptop
Minibus + Speedboat
09:40
15:00
$20.76
Ferry
Bali Tour
Ferry
10:00
11:50
$14.83
  2.0
Bus
Bali Triptop
Minibus + Speedboat
10:30
15:00
$20.76
  4.5
Ferry
Ekajaya Fast Ferry
Speedboat
11:00
15:15
$21.06
Bus
Bali Triptop
Minibus + Speedboat
11:30
15:00
$22.25
Ferry
Wijaya Perkasa
Fast Boat
12:15
14:40
$9.79
  4.5
Ferry
Bali Tour
Ferry
13:00
14:50
$14.83
  2.0
Ferry
Bali Tour
Ferry
13:20
15:10
$15.43
  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 Taxi+ferry 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 74.16. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a ferry+van as a ferry+van ticket costs as low as USD 40.79.

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 47 miles (75 km). The flying distance is 47 miles (75 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 Bali Triptop: travelling by ferry+van expect to pay as low as USD 40.79 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 74.16.

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

  • Ferry tickets - USD 15.27 to USD 35.24.
  • taxi+Van price: USD 20.76. From Bali to Gili Air starting from 08:30 Padang Bai Transfer until 13:30 Padang Bai Transfer
  • taxi+Ferry price: USD 25.21 - USD 42.72. From Bali to Gili Air starting from 06:00 Ubud Transfer until 11:00 Ubud Transfer
  • Bus tickets - USD 25.96 to USD 25.96;
  • Ferry+Van price: USD 40.79 - USD 74.16. From Bali to Gili Air starting from 05:30 Tulamben Transfer until 13:00 Amed Beach
  • Bus+Ferry price: USD 49.47. From Bali to Gili Air starting from 07:30 Ubud Transfer until 07:30 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.

  • 44 by Ferry+Van from Bali to Gili Air starting from 05:30 Tulamben Transfer until 13:00 Amed Beach

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..

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.
  • 3% chosen taxi+Van
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Bali to Gili Air

Facts about the transport from Bali to Gili Air

Cheapest Transport$16
Fastest Transport1h 30m
Earliest Departure5:30 AM
Latest Departure1:30 PM
Departures per day44
Distance75 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBali Karang Tours, Bali Paradiso, Bali Tour, Bali Triptop, Bali Wonder, Buyuk Fast Cruise, CV Indo Tour, DPrabu Fast Boat, Ekajaya Fast Ferry, Ganggari Fast Boat, Gili Gili Fastboat, Golden Queen Fast Boat, Karunia Jaya, Karunia Jaya Fast Boat with Private Car, Karunia Jaya Fast Boat with Shuttle Bus, Karunia Jaya Luxury Cruise, Karunia Luxury Fast Boat, Karunia Perkasa, Karunia Perkasa Transfers, Manta Express, Ostina Fast Boat, Scoot Fast Cruises, Semaya One, Wahana Virendra, Wijaya Buyuk, Wijaya Tramena