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How to get fromKuching to Gili Islandsby plane, ferry, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Kuching to Gili Islands by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Kuching International Airport to Ngurah Rai International Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)plane plane KCH - DPS
    2. Take the ferry from Serangan to Gili Trawangan Harborferry ferry
    10h 37m
    Rp 3,172,021–5,837,843

  2. Bus, ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kuching to Pontianakbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Pontianak to Surabaya - Tanjung Perak Portferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Surabaya Kota to Jembertrain train
    4. Take the bus from Jember to Sanurbus bus
    5. Take the bus from McDonalds Sanur to Gili Trawanganbus bus
    3d 14h
    Rp 1,671,069–2,119,081

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kuching to Pontianakbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Pontianak to Tanjung Priokferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from DAMRI Bus Station Jakarta to Jemberbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Jember to Sanurbus bus
    5. Take the bus from McDonalds Sanur to Gili Trawanganbus bus
    3d 4h
    Rp 1,858,069–2,869,081

  4. Fly Kuching International Airport to Lombok International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Lombok International Airport (LOP)plane plane KCH - LOP
    2. Take the bus from Lombok International Airport to Senggigibus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Bangsal to Gili Air Harbourferry ferry
    11h 23m
    Rp 2,143,021–7,277,843

  5. Bus to Supadio, fly to Ngurah Rai International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kuching to Pontianakbus bus
    2. Fly from Supadio (PNK) to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)plane plane PNK - DPS
    3. Take the ferry from Serangan to Gili Trawangan Harborferry ferry
    14h 48m
    Rp 3,233,090–4,519,106

Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) flights

Calendar72Weekly Planes
Duration7h 30mAverage Duration
TicketRp 1,703,760Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,382.3 km
  • Duration: 10h 37m

What companies run services between Kuching, Malaysia and Gili Islands, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Kuching to Gili Islands. However, you can take the taxi to Kuching International Airport (KCH) 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 a vehicle from Kuching to Gili Trawangan via Kuching, Pontianak, Pontianak, Tanjung Priok, DAMRI Bus Station Jakarta, Jember, Jember, Sanur, and McDonalds Sanur in around 3d 4h.

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