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Padang Bai to Gili Trawangan Fast Boat Ferry Tickets

Padang Bai to Gili Trawangan is the shortest sensible Bali-side crossing to Gili T, with the fastest published trips around 1h30. The road to Padang Bai is the trade-off. From Ubud or east Bali it feels logical; from Canggu it can feel like penance.

Operators on this route

Who sails Padang Bai to Gili Trawangan

BlueWater
Long-running Bali to Gili, Lombok and Penida operator with a stronger comfort pitch.
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Eka Jaya
Big-volume Padang Bai choice for the Gilis and Lombok.
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Semaya One
Budget-friendly Padang Bai operator for the Gili and Lombok route set.
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Gili Gili
Padang Bai budget-comparison name for Gili crossings.
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Wahana
Another important Padang Bai to Gili fare and timing benchmark.
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Marina Srikandi
Known Bali-Gili route name that should not disappear from comparisons.
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Golden Queen
Operator appearing on both Penida and Gili comparison searches.
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Boats land at Gili Trawangan main harbor on the southeast side of the island.

Possible stops:Gili Air; Bangsal/Lombok; Occasional operator-specific intermediate calls.

Booking basics

Refunds, baggage and pickup notes

1

Padang Bai is busy in the morning; arrive at least 45 minutes early.

2

Check whether your boat stops at Gili Air or Bangsal first.

3

Fast boats do not carry motorbikes or cars.

Cancellation rules, baggage allowance and hotel pickup are set by the operator and the seller, and they differ more than you would expect. Read the terms on your own booking before paying.

Cancellation policy guide · Baggage and hotel pickup · Support options

Travel tips

Before you sail

1

Use Padang Bai when the Gilis are the actual target.

2

Do not buy from random touts outside the official counter.

3

Take seasickness tablets before departure if you know you need them.

FAQs

Padang Bai to Gili Trawangan ferry questions

Plan on 1h 30m-2h 15m. Weather, loading time and intermediate stops can move that number, so do not stack a tight airport transfer straight after the crossing.
Most tickets show Padang Bai Harbor for departure and Gili Trawangan Harbor for arrival. Read the harbor line, not just the island name. That small check saves a real taxi headache.
Often. Padang Bai boats may call at Gili Trawangan, Gili Air or Bangsal in a different order depending on the operator. The stop order matters more than the glossy duration claim.
No. These are passenger fast boats. If you need a vehicle ferry between Bali and Lombok, look at the ASDP Padang Bai to Lembar roll-on ferry instead.

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