Bali to the Gili Islands by ferry

4 crossings run this, from 2 different ports. The port you leave from changes the journey more than the operator does, so start there.

Three ports on Bali handle the island crossings. Sanur and Serangan face the Nusa islands, while Padang Bai on the east coast is closest to the Gilis and Lombok.

Bali → the Gili Islands 4 crossings

Every crossing

Compare the ports

Times below are what each operator publishes for the sea crossing only. Add the road transfer to the port, which is where the real difference usually sits.

Leave from	Arrive at	Crossing time	Typical fare	Link
Padang Bai	Gili Trawangan	1h 30m-2h 15m	Rp325,000–Rp530,000	Details
Padang Bai	Gili Air	1h 40m-2h 30m	not published	Details
Serangan	Gili Trawangan	3-4 hours	not published	Details
Serangan	Gili Air	3h 15m-4h 15m	not published	Details

Going somewhere specific?

Pick your island

Bali → Gili Trawangan

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Bali → Gili Air

2 crossingsCompare ports

Ports

Where each one leaves from

Padang Bai

Gili Trawangan, Gili Air1h 30m-2h 15m

Serangan

Gili Trawangan, Gili Air3-4 hours

Pick the port that shortens your road transfer, then compare operators on that crossing. A shorter sea leg from a port two hours away is rarely the faster trip.