Bali to Gili Air

Bali to Gili Air

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Bali to Gili Air Destination Reviews

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Verna S
Driver was late and because of that we were late for our fast boat. We got on the second one but we had to wait 3h at the harbour.
Bali to Gili Air, Van Taxi + Ferry, Bali Magir Trans, Mar 27, 2026
JP
Jean P
PRO’s - Friendly driver - Private transfer (i initially thought i had booked a shared van) - Could smoke in the car on the way - The speedboat to Gili Air wasn’t as bad as some reviews say — still took a motion sickness pill just in case - Did successfully arrive at destination CON’s - No respect of the scheduled pick up time: despite pick up time was 7:00 AM (and to be ready at 6:30 AM to be sure), driver arrived at 5:55 AM, before even my alarm rung or sun had rise… it was a panicked & rushed awakening - Totally unresponsive customer service: messaged them through their whatsapp hotline the day before (both morning & evening) to confirm real estimated pick up time: no answer, messages left unread. The next morning, when advised driver was way earlier than scheduled and I would have appreciated a reply to my previous messages, my messages were then left on read with no answer. They obviously don’t care. - Driver drove extremely fast (and like a maniac!) to get to the pier way too early — so fast that I got there over an hour ahead of time, which is way too much free time at the pier (which makes even more ridiculous to have picked me up so in advance)... Moreover, the driver’s English was so limited, couldn’t answer my questions - Van was not in good shape, it was damaged and fallen off pieces were taped: doesn’t aspire confidence - Tax at the pier was 30K IDR (and not 10-20K IDR as stated in the confirmation) FRIENDLY ADVICE - nice coffee shops at the pier while you wait, plan to have a quick breakfast there - Do not accept anyone’s offer to carry your luggage at the pier unless you have lots of money to spend —- they will literally ask for all your money for the service (and beside, it’s such a short walk anyway)
Bali to Gili Air, Van Taxi + Ferry, Bali Magir Trans, Mar 26, 2026
LB
Luna B
Had a great travel. I did the trip with Rijan and had a great travel. The drive was very smooth and I felt very safe all the time. Would recommend!
Bali to Gili Air, Van Taxi + Ferry, Bali Magir Trans, Feb 22, 2026
JH
Jeanne H
I left with Magir Trans Bali, we had Rijan as a driver, he was very smiling and efficient, very happy to have booked with them!
Bali to Gili Air, Van Taxi + Ferry, Bali Magir Trans, Feb 17, 2026
PB
Pavol B
the trip was merged with another ship
Bali to Gili Air, Ferry Fast Boat, DPrabu Fast Boat, Feb 10, 2026
EA
Elodie A
Thank you GEDE TIAS for the trip in Van, your patience and your kindness, it has been perfect! 👍
Bali to Gili Air, Van Taxi + Ferry, Bali Magir Trans, Feb 9, 2026
JM
Jean M
The driver arrived at 7:15 instead of 7:00 after saying he would arrive at 7:30, but he was nice and super fast. Ver comfortable minivan. We made it just on time for the 9:00 speedboat from Bali to the Gilis. I would recommend to leave a lot of time before and after, just in case —no work or other transfers within at least 2 hours… But in our case it was pretty reliable.
Bali to Gili Air, Van Taxi + Ferry, Bali Magir Trans, Jan 30, 2026
BN
Barbara N
The trip was comfortable, AC worked well, and our driver Gede Tias was helpful and spoke good English. The fast ferry was great too.
Bali to Gili Air, Van Taxi + Ferry, Bali Magir Trans, Dec 3, 2025
SO
Stanislav O
Everything was on time, and the guys were really helpful. But the transfer vehicles were uncomfortable. We got a really tiny car for 5 people, with no space for luggage. The bus for 10 people was even smaller than the car. The door didn’t work and stayed open during the whole transfer — it was really unsafe.
Bali to Gili Air, Ferry Van + Ferry, CV Indo Tour, Nov 23, 2025
B
Bente
I had a great experience sailing from Pandang Bai to Gili Air. Nice, comfortable and clean ferry. Felt safe. I missed a little more information about which ferry was bording when. That being said there was no problems.
Bali to Gili Air, Ferry Speedboat, Ekajaya Fast Ferry (Eka Jaya Fast Boat), Nov 20, 2025
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Bali to Gili Air Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Gili Transport
MPV + Private Speedboat 4pax
Any time
+2h 10m
$49.60
Van
Bali Tour
Standard
05:45
11:30
$23.34
  3.0
Bus
Bali Triptop
Minibus + Speedboat
06:15
11:00
$20.42
Van
Bali Paradiso
Van + Speedboat
06:45
10:30
$55.44
Van
Bali Paradiso
Van + Speedboat
07:15
11:00
$55.44
Bus
Bali Triptop
Minibus + Speedboat
07:40
11:00
$23.34
Bus
Bali Triptop
Minibus + Speedboat
08:00
11:15
$21.88
Ferry
Bali Tour
Ferry
08:30
10:20
$15.17
  3.6
Ferry
Ekajaya Fast Ferry
Speedboat
09:00
11:45
$20.72
Van
CV Indo Tour
Minivan + Ferry
09:16
13:46
$26.10
Bus
Bali Triptop
Minibus + Speedboat
09:40
15:00
$20.42
Ferry
Bali Tour
Ferry
10:00
11:50
$14.59
  2.0
Bus
Bali Triptop
Minibus + Speedboat
10:30
15:00
$20.42
  4.5
Ferry
Ekajaya Fast Ferry
Speedboat
11:00
15:15
$20.72
Bus
Bali Triptop
Minibus + Speedboat
11:30
15:00
$21.88
Ferry
Wijaya Perkasa
Fast Boat
12:15
14:40
$9.63
  4.5
Ferry
Bali Tour
Ferry
13:00
14:50
$14.59
  2.0
Ferry
Bali Tour
Ferry
13:20
15:10
$15.17
  3.6

How to get from Bali to Gili Air

Travelling between Bali and Gili Air is possible by Bus, ferry, van and taxi. Ferry guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Ferry+van is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 51.94 if you go by Ferry+Van; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a ferry which will set you back mere USD 15.05.

How long does it take to get from Bali to Gili Air?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 6 hours to travel between Bali and Gili Air depending on the means of transport you choose.

Ferry is the fastest way to travel between Bali and Gili Air. Ferry will bring you to your destination in 1h 30m. Ferry+van does a much slower job and take about 5h 30m to reach Gili Air.

How much does it cost to get from Bali to Gili Air?

Travelling between Bali and Gili Air can be as cheap as USD 15.05 if you opt for a Ganggari Fast Boat ferry and as expensive as USD 51.94 if you buy a Bali Paradiso Ferry+Van ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Bali and Gili Air ?

  • 63 from Bali to Gili Air starting from 08:30 Padang Bai Pier until 14:15 Padang Bai Manta Express
  • 62 by Ferry+Van from Bali to Gili Air starting from 06:00 Sidemen Transfer until 11:30 Candidasa Region

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Bali to Gili Air.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Bali to Gili Air overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Bali and Gili Air

Bali Triptop

Ferry

Ferry may be a tiring experience especially if you are prone to seasickness and often is not the cheapest option available but it almost always makes for a very picturesque journey.

Things to remember: Ferry rides may be cancelled due to rough seas.

Companies operating ferry routes between Bali and Gili Air

BlueWater Express, Dcamel Fast Ferry, Ganggari Fast Boat, Gili Gili Fastboat, Golden Queen Fast Boat, Karunia Jaya, Karunia Jaya Luxury Cruise, Karunia Luxury Fast Boat, Manta Express, Nusa Nadhi Fast Ferry, Semaya One, Wahana Virendra, Wijaya Buyuk, Wijaya Tramena

What is the most popular transport to get from Bali to Gili Air?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Ferry remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 89% travelled aboard a ferry
  • 7% chosen taxi+Ferry
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Bali to Gili Air

Facts about the transport from Bali to Gili Air

Cheapest Transport$16
Fastest Transport1h 30m
Earliest Departure6:00 早上
Latest Departure2:15 下午
Departures per day125
Distance75 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBali Paradiso, Bali Tour, Bali Triptop, Bali Wonder, BlueWater Express, Dcamel Fast Ferry, DPrabu Fast Boat, Ganggari Fast Boat, Gili Gili Fastboat, Golden Queen Fast Boat, Karunia Jaya, Karunia Jaya Luxury Cruise, Karunia Luxury Fast Boat, Manta Express, Nusa Nadhi Fast Ferry, Scoot Fast Cruises, Semaya One, The Tanis Fast Cruise, Wahana Virendra, Wijaya Buyuk, Wijaya Tramena