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

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There are 2 ways to get from Ko Samui to Gili Islands by plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Ngurah Rai International Airport, ferry

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    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
    11h 5m
    Rp 5,054,513–9,436,243

  2. Fly 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
    13h 8m
    Rp 5,705,513–8,706,243

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

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration7h 35mAverage Duration
TicketRp 3,054,838Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Ko Samui to Gili Islands.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,770.6 km
  • Duration: 11h 5m

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 taxi to Koh-Samui-Airport-USM airport, fly to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), walk to Ngurah Rai Airport, take the bus to Lippo Mall Kuta, take the taxi to Serangan, then take the ferry to Gili Trawangan Harbor. Alternatively, you can take the taxi 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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