Bali to Gili Air by van, ferry, bus, taxi from IDR 379,500

Bali to Gili Air Destination Reviews

David C

The transport and service was great. Komang Nyana was so nice and helpful. He is an absolute asset to his company, I have not met a more delightful man on my whole two months of travelling. He was so dedicated, punctual, and helpful when we arrived at the port. If I was his boss I would give him a raise as his service and dedication was exceptional. The company is very lucky to have him!

Bali to Gili Air, Van Van + Fast Boat, Bali Triptop, Jul 31, 2026

Graeme B

Blue Water Express provided an efficient check in and baggage handling. The waiting area was clean and comfortable. The ferry had comfortable seats and although the crossing was quite rough we didn't feel unsafe. Overall good ferry operator.

Bali to Gili Air, Ferry Speedboat, BlueWater Express, Jul 27, 2026

Patrick D

Ferry was 1,5 h late. Had to change boat since the schedule changed.

Bali to Gili Air, Ferry Aluminium Fast Ferry, Semaya One, Jul 25, 2026

Mandy V

Boat left one hour late. On Gili T we had to transfer to a smaller boat. It took us 3 hours to arrive at Gili Air. Staff was very Friendly. We could not sit because people put there luggage on the Seats. Life jackets only located under the Seats so if you have no Seat you do not have a life jacket.

Bali to Gili Air, Ferry Aluminium Fast Ferry, Wijaya Tramena, Jul 22, 2026

Frederic J

old speedboat but trip on time

Bali to Gili Air, Ferry Standard Class, Ostina Fast Boat, Jul 16, 2026

Eveliina J

Everything went really smoothy!!

Bali to Gili Air, Ferry Speedboat, Gili Gili Fastboat, Jul 3, 2026

Bethany M

Prompt pick up, very friendly driver, excellent service! He let us leave our bags in the car when we got to the port so we could wonder to find a coffee as we were slightly early for the boat.

Bali to Gili Air, Van Van + Fast Boat, Bali Triptop, Jul 1, 2026

Iris D

Clean boat, fun staff (& captain!!), we just had 20 minutes of delay, but vibes were there!

Bali to Gili Air, Ferry Aluminium Fast Ferry, Wijaya Tramena, Jun 29, 2026

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

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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Bali to Gili Air Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	Gili Transport	MPV + Private Speedboat 4pax	Any time	+2h 10m	$47.15
Van	Bali Tour	Standard	05:45	11:30	$22.19	3.0
Bus	Bali Triptop	Minibus + Speedboat	06:15	11:00	$19.41
Van	Bali Paradiso	Van + Speedboat	06:45	10:30	$52.69
Van	Bali Paradiso	Van + Speedboat	07:15	11:00	$52.69
Bus	Bali Triptop	Minibus + Speedboat	07:40	11:00	$22.19
Bus	Bali Triptop	Minibus + Speedboat	08:00	11:15	$20.80
Ferry	Bali Tour	Ferry	08:30	10:20	$14.42	3.6
Ferry	Ekajaya Fast Ferry	Speedboat	09:00	11:45	$19.69
Van	CV Indo Tour	Minivan + Ferry	09:16	13:46	$26.10
Bus	Bali Triptop	Minibus + Speedboat	09:40	15:00	$19.41
Ferry	Bali Tour	Ferry	10:00	11:50	$13.87	2.0
Bus	Bali Triptop	Minibus + Speedboat	10:30	15:00	$19.41	4.5
Ferry	Ekajaya Fast Ferry	Speedboat	11:00	15:15	$19.69
Bus	Bali Triptop	Minibus + Speedboat	11:30	15:00	$20.80
Ferry	Wijaya Perkasa	Fast Boat	12:15	14:40	$9.15	4.5
Ferry	Bali Tour	Ferry	13:00	14:50	$13.87	2.0
Ferry	Bali Tour	Ferry	13:20	15:10	$14.42	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+van. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Ferry+van ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Bus ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 59.90. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a ferry as a ferry ticket costs as low as USD 21.05.

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 21.05 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Bus - a one-way Bus ticket can cost as much as USD 59.90.

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

taxi+Van price: USD 19.41. From Bali to Gili Air starting from 08:30 Padang Bai Central Parking until 08:30 Padang Bai Central Parking
Ferry tickets - USD 21.05 to USD 34.97.
Ferry+Van price: USD 27.04 - USD 54.63. From Bali to Gili Air starting from 06:00 Cocomart until 11:15 Museum Puri Lukisan
Bus+Ferry price: USD 27.39 - USD 43.33. From Bali to Gili Air starting from 06:30 Tegalalang Hotel Transfer until 10:45 Coco Supermarket Ubud
Van price : USD 31.20;
Bus tickets - USD 43.26 to USD 59.90;
taxi+Ferry price: USD 43.60. 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.

169 by Ferry+Van from Bali to Gili Air starting from 06:00 Cocomart until 11:15 Museum Puri Lukisan
16 by Bus+Ferry from Bali to Gili Air starting from 06:30 Tegalalang Hotel Transfer until 10:45 Coco Supermarket Ubud
Ferries leave from Bali for Gili Air 6 times a day.
Buses start plying the route from 06:35 - you can also take a bus as late as 07:05. There are 5 available bus trips every day.
2 by taxi+Ferry from Bali to Gili Air starting from 07:15 Ubud Transfer until 07:15 Ubud Transfer

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:

79% chosen Ferry+Van
8% chosen taxi+Van
8% opted for a van.
2% chosen taxi+Ferry
1% Other

Transportation from Bali to Gili Air

Facts about the transport from Bali to Gili Air

Cheapest Transport	$20
Fastest Transport	1h 40m
Earliest Departure	6:00 午前
Latest Departure	11:15 午前
Departures per day	198
Distance	84 kilometers
Transport Companies	Asia Book Now, Bali Karang Tours, Bali Magir Trans, Bali Paradiso, Bali Tour, Bali Triptop, Bali Wonder, Dcamel Fast Ferry, Gili Dewata Transfer, Gili Trans Express, Golden Queen Fast Ferry, Karunia Jaya Luxury Cruise, Karunia Luxury Fast Boat, Nusa Nadhi Fast Ferry, Semaya One, The Tanis Fast Cruise, Wahana Virendra, WaterJet

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