Ubud to Gili Trawangan by van, ferry, bus, taxi from IDR 368,500

Ubud to Gili Trawangan Destination Reviews

Merrin G

I was not told what time the boat was nor what company I’d be with, only that I’d arrive at 2pm. They booked us onto the very last boat leaving at 2pm which was tiny, so I spent over 2 hrs at the port. Bus itself was good but the pick up was too early given they knew the boat time..

Ubud to Gili Trawangan, Van Shuttle + Fast Boat, Gili Dewata Transfer, Jun 8, 2026

Regina P

The drive from Ubud to the harbour was not well organised because we had to squeeze in the car with foreign people. Very uncomfortable ride for more than one hour. The driver was very friendy and showed us where to go at the harbour.

Ubud to Gili Trawangan, Van Taxi + Ferry, Bali Magir Trans, May 26, 2026

Michael

Too many pickups , people coughing regularly in a crowded vehicle , 2 hours just to get out of Ubud , then arrived hours after the ETA , the young taxi driver did his best

Ubud to Gili Trawangan, Van Taxi + Ferry, Bali Magir Trans, May 15, 2026

Thomas H

Be prepared to walk a long way for the pick-up - our driver gave us the wrong location and refused to come and get us. Also, you will not arrive at the time the ticket says. We arrived 2-3 hours later.

Ubud to Gili Trawangan, Van Taxi + Ferry, Bali Magir Trans, May 12, 2026

Liam D

Bus pick up was pretty efficient - told us to meet at coco supermarket for 6:30 to leave at 7, got there at 6:30 and nobody was there! Bus came about 6:50 and there was me and 2 others. Ferry was older and basic but no issues - they leave you sitting around at the port for over an hour before setting sail. Getting on the ferry is a free for all and everyone just barges foward

Ubud to Gili Trawangan, Van Shuttle + Fast Boat, Gili Dewata Transfer, May 7, 2026

Levi L

My driver drove like James Bond, I thought I would die for at least five times. The boat trip was fine though just three hours later.

Ubud to Gili Trawangan, Van Taxi + Ferry, Bali Magir Trans, Apr 26, 2026

Rubi S

He arrived early and was lovely and kept us updated as to when he would arrive and what the vechile was so there was no confusion

Ubud to Gili Trawangan, Van Taxi + Ferry, Bali Magir Trans, Mar 22, 2026

Johannah M

The timetable was incorrect the ferry departs at 13:40 , and we arrived at 15:40 at Gili T. The artival time on the ticket Was 13:00 But there ist no ferry for this estimated arrival time. We have to weit over 2 hours at the harbour.

Ubud to Gili Trawangan, Van Taxi + Ferry, Bali Magir Trans, Mar 1, 2026

Oksanaa B

Estimated Arrival was 06 Feb 2026 13:25 We came near 16:00

Ubud to Gili Trawangan, Van Taxi + Ferry, Bali Magir Trans, Feb 7, 2026

Anne M

Ajud was a really nice and good driver

Ubud to Gili Trawangan, Van Taxi + Ferry, Bali Magir Trans, Feb 6, 2026

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Ubud to Gili Trawangan Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	Bali Karang Tours	SUV 4pax	Any time	+3h 35m	$53.27
Ferry	Bali Tour	Standard	06:00	11:00	$21.03	3.5
Ferry	Bali Tour	Standard	06:30	11:45	$21.03	3.5
Bus	Semaya One	Bus + Ferry	07:00	15:35	$12.29
Van	Bali Paradiso	Van + Speedboat	07:30	11:00	$51.87
Ferry	Bali Tour	Standard	09:00	14:00	$21.03	3.5
Ferry	Bali Tour	Standard	09:30	14:30	$21.03	3.5
Ferry	Bali Magir Trans	Ferry	10:00	13:25	$22.71	4.3
Ferry	Bali Magir Trans	Ferry	10:30	11:55	$22.43
Van	Karunia Jaya Luxury Cruise	Minivan + Ferry	11:00	15:00	$20.41	4.3
Ferry	CV Indo Tour	Van + Ferry	11:30	15:10	$15.14
Van	Bali Tour	Standard	12:00	15:00	$36.45
Van	Bali Paradiso	Van + Speedboat	13:30	17:30	$51.87
Van	Bali Paradiso	Van + Speedboat	14:30	18:30	$51.87

How to get from Ubud to Gili Trawangan

When you want to get from Ubud to Gili Trawangan, 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 Bus+taxi 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 80.61. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a ferry as a ferry ticket costs as low as USD 20.66.

How much does it cost to get from Ubud to Gili Trawangan?

The cost of the trip from Ubud to Gili Trawangan 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 20.66 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 80.61.

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

Ferry tickets - USD 20.66 to USD 35.36.
Ferry+Van price: USD 21.03 - USD 80.61. From Ubud to Gili Trawangan starting from 05:00 Coco Supermarket Ubud until 11:00 Museum Puri Lukisan
Bus tickets - USD 22.15 to USD 22.15;
Bus+Ferry price: USD 24.53 - USD 43.81. From Ubud to Gili Trawangan starting from 06:30 Tegalalang Hotel Transfer until 10:45 Coco Supermarket Ubud
Bus+taxi price: USD 30.70 - USD 32.38. From Ubud to Gili Trawangan starting from 00:00 Kuta Transfer until 00:00 Kuta Transfer
Van price : USD 31.54 - USD 35.75;
taxi+Ferry price: USD 40.37. From Ubud to Gili Trawangan starting from 07:30 Ubud Transfer until 07:30 Ubud Transfer

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 74.58 to USD 74.58.

How many trips per day are there between Ubud and Gili Trawangan?

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

129 by Ferry+Van from Ubud to Gili Trawangan starting from 05:00 Coco Supermarket Ubud until 11:00 Museum Puri Lukisan
16 by Bus+Ferry from Ubud to Gili Trawangan starting from 06:30 Tegalalang Hotel Transfer until 10:45 Coco Supermarket Ubud
Ferries leave from Ubud for Gili Trawangan 8 times a day.
Vans from Ubud to Gili Trawangan depart during the day - there are approximately 6 departures a day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Ubud to Gili Trawangan 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.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Ubud to Gili Trawangan. 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 74.58.

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 Ubud to Gili Trawangan 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 Ubud to Gili Trawangan. 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 Ubud to Gili Trawangan.

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 Ubud to Gili Trawangan

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Ubud to Gili Trawangan? 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:

65% chosen Ferry+Van
9% opted for a van.
6% decided to go for a bus.
6% chosen Bus+taxi
6% decided to catch a taxi.
6% chosen taxi+Ferry
1% Other

Transportation from Ubud to Gili Trawangan

Facts about the transport from Ubud to Gili Trawangan

Cheapest Transport	$21
Fastest Transport	2h 55m
Earliest Departure	12:00 AM
Latest Departure	11:00 AM
Departures per day	159
Distance	146 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

Popular Routes

Ubud to Gili Trawangan