Travelers who come to Bali for the first time and then want to continue their journey to Gili Island, Lombok will definitely still be confused and have questions. How to quickly get to Gili Trawangan from Bali. There are 3 ports in Bali that serve fast boat crossings, such as Serangan Harbor, Sanur Harbor and Padang Bai Harbor. Of the three ports, we can recommend the best choice from Padang Bai to Gili because it is located in east Bali with many choices of fast boat companies with respective departure schedules to Gili Lombok.
How to get from Padang Bai to Gili Trawangan Lombok
Fast Boat service from Padang Bai to Gili Trawangan is the best travel solution for everyone who wants to arrive faster on the island of Gilis Lombok. Padang Bai Harbor is 35 km from the center of Ubud with a travel time of around 1 hour 30 minutes. If from Kuta/Seminyak to Padang Bai it is 50km with a travel time of around 2 hours with normal traffic conditions. Padang Bai fast boat service to Gili Trawawangan takes 90 minutes, depending on sea waves during the crossing. Departure from Padang Bai to Gili is the fastest option where there are many fast boat operators available. Fast boat departures are available from 08.30 in the morning and the latest departure is at 14.30 in the afternoon for Gili Trawangan – Gili Meno – Gili Air – Bangsal Lombok and departures for Senggigi Lombok are also available every day.
Operator of Fast Boat Service Padang Bai to Gili Lombok
The following are fast boat service operators from Padang Bai to Gili Lombok that you can use as a reference for fast crossings.
- EKAJAYA FAST FERRY, Has 3 units of aluminum boats each with a capacity of 210 seats and 1 unit of the largest premium class aluminum boat with a capacity of 260 passenger seats, Full AC. Route selection; Padang Bai to Gili Trawangan – Gili Meno – Gili Air – Bangsal Lombok and Senggigi Lombok.
- WAHANA VIRENDRA FAST BOAT, has 2 units of boats with fiber material with a capacity of 114 seats and 180 passenger seats, Full AC. Padang bai fast boat route to Gili Trawangan – Gili Air – Bangsal Lombok.
- WIJAYA PERKASA FAST BOAT, has 3 fiber boat units operating from Padang Bai to Gili Trawangan – Gili Meno – Gili Air – Bangsal Lombok. There is a 150 seat boat & 200 passenger seats with Full AC.
- SEMAYA ONE FAST BOAT,
- OSTINA FAST BOAT
- GOLDEN QUEEN FAST BOAT,
- BLUE WATER EXPRESS
- GANGGARI FAST BOAT,
- MANTA EXPRESS FAST BOAT,
- FREEBIRD FAST BOAT,
- GILI GILI FAST BOAT,
How Much is the Fast Boat Ticket Price for Padang Bai to Gili
The Fast Boat Ticket Prices that we offer vary from 300,000 – 550,000 per person one way depending on the fast boat option chosen. The prices above do not include hotel pick-up and drop-off services to/from Padang Bai Harbor and do not include harbor tax in Padang Bai of 10,000/person and harbor tax on Gili of 20,000/person which must be paid directly by all passengers at the pier entrance in cash. .
If you arrange your own transportation to Padang Bai Harbor from the hotel, the ticket check-in time is 45 minutes before the fast boat departure at each fast boat office. We will direct you to the location of the check-in ticket office according to what is stated on your E-Ticket so you won’t be confused about finding the meeting point in Padang Bai.
What can you do on Gilis Lombok?
Arriving on Gilis Island, Lombok, the first thing you have to do is look for transportation to the hotel which you can get in front of the port, namely traditional horse-drawn carriage transportation (CIDOMO) or on foot if the hotel you are staying at is close to the port. Gilis Lombok offers the most exotic holiday destination, there are many things you can do while on the Gilis, such as:
- Snorkeling trip 3 Gilis
- Scuba Diving
- Horse Riding
- Tour the island by CIDOMO/Kuta train
- Tour the island by bicycle
- Take a fishing trip
- See the sunset in the west of the island which is definitely the most awaited moment
- Nightlife & Party
- Culinary at Gili Trawangan night market
- Relax on the beach while reading a book