There are 3 ways to get from Gili Islands to Kuta by ferry or bus
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Ferry via Buyuk Harbor
best- Take the ferry from Gili Trawangan Wijaya Buyuk to Buyuk Harborferry Gili Trawangan Wijaya Buyuk - Buyuk Harbor
- Take the ferry from Buyuk Harbor to Seranganferry
3h 27mRp 785,000–945,000Ferry
cheapest- Take the ferry from Gili Trawangan Harbour Shared to Kuta Area Transferferry Gili Trawangan Harbour Shared - Kuta Area Transfer
5h 15mRp 480,000–800,000Bus
- Take the bus from Gili Air to Gelael Supermarketbus Gili Air - Gelael Supermarket
4h 30mRp 550,000–590,000
Gili Islands to Kuta by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gili Islands to Kuta is to bus which costs Rp550000 - Rp590000 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Gili Islands to Kuta is to ferry via Buyuk Harbor which takes 3h 27m and costs Rp750000 - Rp950000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Gili Air and arriving at Gelael Supermarket. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Gili Trawangan Harbour Shared and arriving at Kuta Area Transfer. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Gili Islands and Kuta is 112 km.
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The best way to get from Gili Islands to Kuta without a car is to ferry via Buyuk Harbor which takes 3h 27m and costs Rp750000 - Rp950000.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Gili Islands to Kuta, including transfers.
Gili Islands to Kuta bus services, operated by Wahana Virendra, depart from Gili Air station.
Gili Islands to Kuta bus services, operated by Wahana Virendra, arrive at Gelael Supermarket station.
What companies run services between Gili Islands, Indonesia and Kuta, Bali, Indonesia?
You can take a ferry from Gili Trawangan Wijaya Buyuk to Kuta via Buyuk Harbor and Serangan in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, Wahana Virendra operates a bus from Gili Air to Gelael Supermarket twice daily. Tickets cost Rp 550,000–590,000 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
- Website
- Wahana Virendra
Bus from Gili Air to Gelael Supermarket
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rp 550,000–590,000
- Schedules at
- Wahana Virendra
- Website
- Wijaya Buyuk
Ferry from Gili Trawangan Wijaya Buyuk to Buyuk Harbor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rp 375,000
- Schedules at
- Wijaya Buyuk
Ferry from Buyuk Harbor to Serangan
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rp 320,000–460,000
- Schedules at
- bluewater-express.com
- Website
- Dcamel Fast Ferry
Ferry from Gili Trawangan Harbour Shared to Kuta Area Transfer
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rp 650,000–800,000
- Schedules at
- Dcamel Fast Ferry
- Website
- The Tanis Fast Cruise
Ferry from Gili Trawangan Harbour Shared to Kuta Area Transfer
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rp 481,799
- Schedules at
- The Tanis Fast Cruise
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