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How to get fromKo Samui to Gili Islandsby plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Ko Samui to Gili Islands by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Koh Samui Airport to Ngurah Rai International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)plane plane USM - DPS
    2. Take the ferry from Serangan to Gili Trawangan Harborferry ferry
    13h 39m
    Rp 4,227,354–10,183,580

  2. Ferry to Phuket International Airport, fly to Ngurah Rai International Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Na Thon Koh Samui to Phuket Airportferry ferry
    2. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)plane plane HKT - DPS
    3. Take the ferry from Serangan to Gili Trawangan Harborferry ferry
    16h 24m
    Rp 3,208,555–5,848,555

  3. Fly Koh Samui Airport to Lombok International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Lombok International Airport (LOP)plane plane USM - LOP
    2. Take the bus from Lombok International Airport to Senggigibus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Bangsal to Gili Air Harbourferry ferry
    23h 20m
    Rp 5,198,354–8,723,580

Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration7h 10mAverage Duration
TicketRp 3,084,058Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,773.1 km
  • Duration: 13h 39m

What companies run services between Ko Samui, Thailand and Gili Islands, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Ko Samui to Gili Islands. However, you can take the bus to Samui Airport, walk to Koh Samui Airport (USM) airport, fly to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), walk to Ngurah Rai Airport, take the bus to Beachwalk, take the taxi to Serangan, then take the ferry to Gili Trawangan Harbor. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Samui Airport, walk to Koh Samui Airport (USM) airport, fly to Lombok International Airport (LOP), walk to Lombok International Airport, take the bus to Senggigi, take the taxi to Bangsal, then take the ferry to Gili Air Harbour.

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