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How to get fromSumatra to Gili Islandsby plane, ferry, car ferry, bus, train, or busferry

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There are 11 ways to get from Sumatra to Gili Islands by plane, ferry, car ferry, bus, train, or busferry

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  1. Fly Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II to Ngurah Rai International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM) to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)plane plane PLM - DPS
    2. Take the ferry from Serangan to Gili Trawangan Harborferry ferry
    8h 38m
    Rp 3,041,182–4,230,527

  2. Bus and ferry, bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from Bandar Lampung to DAMRI Bus Station Jakartabusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Jakarta to Denpasarbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Sanur to Gili Trawangan Harborferry ferry
    40h 51m
    Rp 1,067,943–1,265,917

  3. Car ferry, bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the carferry from Bakauheni Port to Merakcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pool Damri Merak to Soekarno-Hatta International Airportbus bus
    3. Take the train from Jakarta Gambir to Surabaya Pasar Turitrain train
    4. Take the bus from Surabaya to Denpasarbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Sanur to Gili Trawangan Harborferry ferry
    34h 20m
    Rp 1,084,094–2,181,626

  4. Fly Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II to Lombok International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM) to Lombok International Airport (LOP)plane plane PLM - LOP
    2. Take the bus from Lombok International Airport to Senggigibus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Bangsal to Gili Air Harbourferry ferry
    9h 35m
    Rp 2,395,229–3,787,447

  5. Fly Lubuklinggau Silampari Airport to Lombok International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Lubuklinggau Silampari Airport (LLJ) to Lombok International Airport (LOP)plane plane LLJ - LOP
    2. Take the bus from Lombok International Airport to Senggigibus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Bangsal to Gili Air Harbourferry ferry
    20h 35m
    Rp 2,021,270–4,036,359

  6. Fly Sultan Thaha Airport to Lombok International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Sultan Thaha Airport (DJB) to Lombok International Airport (LOP)plane plane DJB - LOP
    2. Take the bus from Lombok International Airport to Senggigibus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Bangsal to Gili Air Harbourferry ferry
    10h 5m
    Rp 1,839,441–3,627,851

  7. Fly Fatmawati Soekarno Airport to Lombok International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Fatmawati Soekarno Airport (BKS) to Lombok International Airport (LOP)plane plane BKS - LOP
    2. Take the bus from Lombok International Airport to Senggigibus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Bangsal to Gili Air Harbourferry ferry
    10h 15m
    Rp 2,035,709–4,047,262

  8. Fly Simpang Tiga Airport to Lombok International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU) to Lombok International Airport (LOP)plane plane PKU - LOP
    2. Take the bus from Lombok International Airport to Senggigibus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Bangsal to Gili Air Harbourferry ferry
    10h 25m
    Rp 2,545,764–3,877,927

  9. Fly Minangkabau International Airport to Lombok International Airport, bus, ferry

    1. Fly from Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) to Lombok International Airport (LOP)plane plane PDG - LOP
    2. Take the bus from Lombok International Airport to Senggigibus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Bangsal to Gili Air Harbourferry ferry
    10h 45m
    Rp 3,338,660–4,289,451

  10. Car ferry, train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the carferry from Bakauheni Port to Merakcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Merak to Rangkasbitungtrain train
    3. Take the train from Rangkasbitung to Kebayoran Lamatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Jakarta to Denpasarbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Sanur Port to Gili Trawangan Harborferry ferry
    40h 39m
    Rp 1,475,594–1,946,126

  11. Car ferry, bus, ferry

    1. Take the carferry from Bakauheni Port to Merakcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pool Damri Merak to Soekarno-Hatta International Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jakarta to Denpasarbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Sanur Port to Gili Trawangan Harborferry ferry
    44h 27m
    Rp 1,445,094–2,511,626

Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II (PLM) to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) flights

Calendar75Weekly Planes
Duration5h 39mAverage Duration
TicketRp 1,521,507Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,440.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 38m

What companies run services between Sumatra, Indonesia and Gili Islands, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Sumatra to Gili Islands. However, you can 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 a car ferry from Bakauheni Port to Gili Trawangan Harbor via Merak, Pool Damri Merak, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Jakarta Airport, Gambir Station, Jakarta Gambir, Surabaya Pasar Turi, Surabaya, Denpasar, and Sanur in around 34h 20m.

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